Vocab for semester exam

Question 1

reflect

Answer 1

1. the act or condition of being thrown back
2. something being thrown back, as light, heat, sound, or an image

Question 2

inflection

Answer 2

1. an alteration of pitch or tone of the voice
2. in grammar, an alteration of the form of a word to show different grammatical or syntactical relationships

Question 3

deflect

Answer 3

to turn aside

Question 4

dissident

Answer 4

differing, disagreeing; dissenting

Question 5

sedentary

Answer 5

1. characterized by much sitting
2. remaining in one area; not migratory

Question 6

accolade

Answer 6

1. any honor, award, or expression of approval
2. a ceremonial tap on the shoulder (dub) with the flat side of a sword