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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. Choice of words in speaking or writing






2. The belief that there is no god/God






3. A detailed drawing (writing on a map of the surface features of a region)






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






5. To speak against






6. To take before - to realize beforehand






7. One who goes by foot; commonplace or dull






8. To look at; to reflect on or ponder






9. The birth or coming into being of anything;origin;creation






10. A written acount of events year by year; historical records






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






12. Requiring much sitting






13. Government by a single person






14. Believing too readily on too little evidence; gullible






15. Easy to notice (look at); obvious






16. Trust - as financial credit; a source of honor - as great credit to one's family






17. A hanging forward; a natural inclination






18. The branch of language study dealing with speech sounds and their symbols






19. Measured together; having both sides exactly alike






20. A line carried around; the outer boundary line around a circular area






21. To sympathize






22. Three literary - drmatic - or musial compositions that - though complete in itself - form a related series






23. Originally - an unbeliever in religion; now - an evildoer or criminal






24. An act that goes before and may serve as a example for later acts






25. Operating by itself






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






27. To turn under; tending to undermine or overthrow






28. Lack of feeling; indifferent






29. A particular kind or category of literature or art






30. Reasonable; fair - just






31. To come - go - or exist before in time - order - rank - or position






32. People rule; government by representatives chosen by the people






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






34. Those who come after; future generations






35. Faithfulness






36. One who seeks knowledge or wisdom through logic






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






38. To place a yoke on; to conquer






39. Yearly






40. An instument for writing; a system for transmiting messages by electric impulses sent through a wire or converted into radio waves






41. The substitution of a mild word in place of a distasteful or unpleasant one






42. Wishing evil towards others






43. Having a life cycle lasting more than two years






44. Without definite form or shape






45. Sitting in wait for; treacherous - more dangerous than seems evident.






46. One who loves books or knowledge






47. Fond of eating - drinking - and being sociable together






48. Among all people; widespread






49. The art of handwriting






50. A view in all directions