Question

part a directions match the definition in column a with the correct word in column b. write the correct answer on each line.
column a\tcolumn b
______ 1. giving the false appearance of gold\ta criticism
______ 2. resting or sleeping\tb partiality
______ 3. grandness, greatness, majesty\tc drowsing
______ 4. judgment by others\td disconsolate
______ 5. famous\te trivial
______ 6. fondness\tf grandeur
______ 7. slipped away gradually\tg providence
______ 8. help from god\th gilded
______ 9. depressed, without joy\ti lapsed
______ 10. of little worth\tj renowned
part b directions use a dictionary or thesaurus to find a synonym for each of the following words. write the correct answer on each line.

1. notorious
2. contemplate
3. facilitate
4. discharge
5. tranquil

Explanation:

(Part A):

1. "giving the false appearance of gold" matches "gilded" (H) as gilded means having a gold - like appearance (often false).
2. "resting or sleeping" matches "drowsing" (C) as drowsing is a state of light sleep or rest.
3. "grandness, greatness, majesty" matches "grandeur" (F) as grandeur means grandness or majesty.
4. "judgment by others" matches "criticism" (A) as criticism is the judgment (often negative) by others.
5. "famous" matches "renowned" (J) as renowned means famous.
6. "fondness" matches "partiality" (B) as partiality can mean a fondness or preference.
7. "slipped away gradually" matches "lapsed" (I) as lapsed can mean slipping away or lapsing gradually.
8. "help from God" matches "providence" (G) as providence is often considered as God's help or guidance.
9. "depressed, without joy" matches "disconsolate" (D) as disconsolate means depressed and without joy.
10. "of little worth" matches "trivial" (E) as trivial means of little worth or importance.

(Part B):

1. A synonym for "notorious" (which means famous for bad reasons) can be "infamous" (other synonyms like "well - known" (in a negative context) are also possible, but "infamous" is a common synonym).
2. A synonym for "contemplate" (which means to think about or consider) is "ponder" (other synonyms like "reflect" or "meditate" can also be used).
3. A synonym for "facilitate" (which means to make easier) is "assist" (other synonyms like "aid" or "help" are also appropriate).
4. A synonym for "discharge" (which can mean to release or send out) is "release" (other synonyms like "dismiss" or "expel" can be used depending on the context).
5. A synonym for "tranquil" (which means calm and peaceful) is "calm" (other synonyms like "serene" or "peaceful" are also correct).

Answer:

(Part A):

1. H. gilded
2. C. drowsing
3. F. grandeur
4. A. criticism
5. J. renowned
6. B. partiality
7. I. lapsed
8. G. providence
9. D. disconsolate
10. E. trivial