Lesson 31   -   edHelper.com
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Multiple Choice

Select the definition that most nearly defines the given word.

______ 1. lapse
   a. in chemistry, to separate a pure substance from an impure one.
   b. an interval or passage of time; elapsed period
   c. not to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable
______ 2. languish
   a. endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
   b. lacking reason, sense, or judgment.
   c. the washing or spraying of a bodily area as part of a medical treatment.
   d. to lose strength or energy; weaken.
______ 3. lavish
   a. expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion
   b. Chem., Bacteriol. to obtain (a substance or microorganism) in an uncombined or pure state.
   c. in mathematics, not capable of being expressed as a whole number or as a ratio of two whole numbers.
______ 4. jargon
   a. the state of being irrigated.
   b. unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish.
   c. (cap.) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
______ 5. isolate
   a. the act or process of sending or coming from a particular source.
   b. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
   c. to separate (an infectious person) from other people.
______ 6. jolly
   a. to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right
   b. in good spirits; gay; merry
   c. not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect
______ 7. issue
   a. the act or process of sending or coming from a particular source.
   b. without or deprived of normal mental clarity or sound judgment.
   c. to project or extend sharply outward; protrude (often fol. by out).
______ 8. lampoon
   a. lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless.
   b. not having or showing reverence or respect.
   c. a slip or error, often of a trivial sort; failure
   d. an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire.
______ 9. judicious
   a. to demonstrate well-foundedness; warrant.
   b. that cannot be refuted or disproved
   c. not in accordance with reason; utterly illogical
   d. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
______ 10. lax
   a. loose or slack; not tense, rigid, or firm
   b. something that is sent out or put forth in any form.
   c. drooping or flagging from weakness or fatigue; faint.
   d. heartily cheerful, friendly, and merry; convivial.
______ 11. irrigation
   a. not having or showing reverence or respect.
   b. Med. to keep (an infected person) from contact with noninfected persons; quarantine.
   c. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
   d. the artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
______ 12. irreverent
   a. to lose strength or energy; weaken.
   b. not having or showing reverence or respect.
   c. an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire.
______ 13. jut
   a. lacking in spirit or interest; listless; indifferent.
   b. to extend beyond the main body or line; project; protrude (often fol. by out)
   c. the language, esp. the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group
   d. the washing or spraying of a bodily area as part of a medical treatment.
______ 14. languid
   a. loose or slack; not tense, rigid, or firm
   b. characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent.
   c. to mourn for or regret.
   d. lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow
______ 15. juncture
   a. a particular point in time, esp. a point of serious importance or crisis.
   b. without or deprived of normal mental clarity or sound judgment.
   c. peril or danger
   d. to project or extend sharply outward; protrude (often fol. by out).
______ 16. layman
   a. having, exercising, or characterized by good or discriminating judgment; wise, sensible, or well-advised
   b. not having or showing reverence or respect.
   c. a person who is not a member of a given profession, as law or medicine.
   d. lacking reason, sense, or judgment.
______ 17. jubilant
   a. not firm or easily controllable, as bowel movements.
   b. present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential
   c. showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
   d. a person who is not a member of a given profession, as law or medicine.
______ 18. irrefutable
   a. (cap.) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
   b. to lose strength or energy; weaken.
   c. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic
   d. that cannot be refuted or disproved
______ 19. irrevocable
   a. a person who is not a member of a given profession, as law or medicine.
   b. having or showing a humorously critical attitude toward institutions, beliefs, or people that others may revere.
   c. impossible to take back, undo, or cancel.
   d. a point or matter in question or under discussion.
______ 20. irrational
   a. showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant
   b. endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
   c. not based on reason or logic; illogical.
   d. to demonstrate well-foundedness; warrant.
______ 21. jovial
   a. danger, as of harm, death, or loss; peril.
   b. to project or extend sharply outward; protrude (often fol. by out).
   c. (cap.) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
   d. a person who is not a member of the clergy; one of the laity.
______ 22. jeopardy
   a. not in accordance with reason; utterly illogical
   b. peril or danger
   c. a person who is not a member of a given profession, as law or medicine.
   d. a formal expression of mourning in poetry or song; elegy or dirge.
______ 23. latent
   a. lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless.
   b. liberal or generous in using or spending (often fol. by of).
   c. not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient.
   d. 3. Psychol. existing in unconscious or dormant form but potentially able to achieve expression
______ 24. justify
   a. that which is sent out, published, or produced.
   b. joyous; happy
   c. a particular point in time, esp. a point of serious importance or crisis.
   d. to demonstrate well-foundedness; warrant.
______ 25. lament
   a. to mourn for or over.
   b. hazard or risk of or exposure to loss, harm, death, or injury
   c. unintelligible or meaningless talk or writing; gibberish.
   d. not firm or easily controllable, as bowel movements.