Word Quiz 4 Flashcards
(10 cards)
0
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Centenary
A
- Every 100 years
- 100 yearly
- Period of 100 years
1
Q
Yoke
A
- Symbol of subjection
- Servitude
- Slavery
- Oppression
2
Q
Contralto
A
• The lowest female voice part
3
Q
Ovation
A
- Enthusiastic public reception
* Marked by loud and prolonged applause
4
Q
Penance
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- Punishment for sin
* Discipline by church
5
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Precede
A
- Came before
- As in place
- Order
- Rank
6
Q
Sparse
A
- Thinly scattered or distributed
- Not thick or dense
- Thin
7
Q
Nuisance
A
- An annoying or obnoxious person/ thing
- Offensive to someone
- Violating their legal right
8
Q
Dumbstruck
A
• Temporarily lost power of speech as by surprise or confusion
9
Q
Halfwit
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- Feeble minded
- Foolish
- Senseless
- Dummy