Speed Reading Pre/Post Test: Vocabulary

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In each module, select the vocabulary term that you believe matches the definition. Please keep in mind that many of these words are not often-used terms in everyday conversation and reading, so you may be unfamiliar with many of them. Just do your best, and please do not look anything up.

Module 1:

one who renounces a religious faith *

apostate

attenuate

mendacious

trenchant

wily

to reduce in force or degree, weaken *

acute, sharp, or incisive; forceful; effective *

clever, deceptive *

dishonest *

Module 2:

to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character *

to prevent or delay; anticipate *

predictable; cliched; boring *

dignified; grandiose *

purposeful exaggeration for effect *

Module 3:

collaboration; complicity; conspiracy *

to clear of blame *

convincing and well-reasoned *

secret; stealthy *

to clear from blame; prove innocent *

to humble; disgrace *

belligerent support of one's country *

proper; tasteful; socially correct *

ruddy; cheerfully optimistic *

elaborate praise; formal hymn of praise *

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