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106 Chapter 4 Other Useful English WordsTragic Zealots with ZealThe first zealots were Jews who fought against Roman rule. After Romans destroyedthe second Jewish temple in 70 CE, the Zealots retreated to the mountaintopfortress of Masada. There, one thousand people held off a Roman forceof fifteen thousand for over two years. Preferring death to defeat, the Zealotscommitted suicide when they realized they would have to surrender.ExercisesNOTE: Zealous can refer to enthusiasm that is excessive, and thus,often negative.Part 1■ Matching Words and DefinitionsMatch the word and definition. Use each answer choice only once.1. cryptic a. no longer used2. indulge b. having qualities of honor3. complacent c. award4. obsolete d. yield to desires5. fabricate e. to risk loss or danger6. zealous f. mysterious in meaning7. meticulous g. dedicated or enthusiastic8. chivalrous h. very careful9. mandatory i. overly self-satisfied10. accolade j. to increasek. construct, inventl. required■ Words in ContextComplete each sentence with the best word. Use each choice only once.a. accolade e. cryptic i. mandatoryb. augment f. fabricate j. meticulousc. chivalrous g. indulge k. obsoleted. complacent h. jeopardize l. zealousCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.