Name Date
Class Period
VOCABULARY TEST – Chapter 8
DIRECTIONS: Match each definition in the left column with the correct term from the right column.
Write the letter of the term in the space provided.
B 1. To praise inordinately, especially when inspired by self-interest A. Opportunities
E 2. The driving force; incentive B. Flatter
S 3. A drawing that explains something C. Courage
J 4. To move forward with trouble or against obstacles D. Reputation
F 5. How details are treated in a certain trade or art; methodology E. Motivation
A 6. A good chance for promotion or growth F. Technique
T 7. Confidence in the truth of something G. Temporary
N 8. Being “in on” a secret H. Abstract
Q 9. The purpose for which effort is exerted; aim I. Postpone
C 10. Bravery; nerve; guts J. Struggle
I 11. Put off the execution of some task K. Joyous
M 12. Having to do with wishes and not reality L. Temptation
G 13. Lasting for only a short or limited time M. Wishful
D 14. Recognition of other people for some quality or characteristic N. Privy
H 15. Theoretical; hypothetical O. Discipline
K 16. Full of joy P. Destructive
O 17. Self-control Q. Goal
L 18. Enticement; something tempting R. Objective
R 19. Crucial position to be attained; goal; aim S. Diagram
P 20. Intended to destroy; ruinous T. Beliefs