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DSST World Literature Vocab

Subjects : dsst, literature
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Easy to notice (look at); obvious






2. The systematic - planned killing of a race -political - or cultural group






3. The belief that there is only one God






4. The part of earth extending from the crust to the outer atmosphere in which things live






5. So old as to no longer be useful






6. To call out; to call forth as memories or feelings.






7. Lack of feeling; indifferent






8. The automatic measurement and transmission of data by radio from far away - as from space vehicles to a recieving station.






9. The study of the relationship between organisms and their environment






10. A remedy for all ills or difficulties






11. Consisting of or supported by two parties - especially two major political parties






12. No way through; incapable of being passed through






13. To look at; to reflect on or ponder






14. Something that logically comes before another






15. A running out somewhere; a short journey






16. A person sent on a specific mission






17. To come around; to get around or to overcome by artful manuevering; to prevent






18. An account of events arranged in order of time






19. Faithfulness






20. Change form or shape






21. Choice of words in speaking or writing






22. The living together in close union of two disimilar organisms - usually to thier mutual benefit






23. To prove something is true






24. One who seeks knowledge or wisdom through logic






25. To get the foot entangled; anyhting that hinders






26. To speak against






27. To cause to operate (keep time) in unison






28. Harmless






29. To drive around; uncertain; having two possible meanings






30. To speak beforehand






31. The belief that there is no god/God






32. Fear or hatred of strangers - foreigners - or aliens






33. A hanging forward; a natural inclination






34. One who lives shut back from the world






35. To continue






36. Difference; unlikeness






37. To take before - to realize beforehand






38. A pouring forth; an abundance.






39. Having a life cycle lasting more than two years






40. Intentionally bad or harmful






41. The flow of water - air - or electricity; prevalent at the moment - as current fassions






42. Irrational fear of a thing or situation






43. To turn under; tending to undermine or overthrow






44. Cautious; careful to consider possible consequences






45. A person who recieves benefit






46. Ancient times






47. Those who come after; future generations






48. An incination to do good






49. The study of the origin of words






50. Words together; a form of argument or reasoning consisiting of two sentences and a conclusion drawn from them.