Vocab

Question 1

What does the word ‘abate’ mean?

Answer 1

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Cacophony’ refers to a pleasant sound.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to speak in a way that is difficult to understand.’

Answer 3

obfuscate

Question 4

What is the meaning of ‘benevolent’?

Answer 4

Well-meaning and kindly.

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to make something less severe’? A) Alleviate B) Exacerbate C) Complicate

Answer 5

A) Alleviate

Question 6

What does ‘capricious’ mean?

Answer 6

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Diligent’ describes someone who is lazy.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘A __________ person is one who is easily fooled or deceived.’

Answer 8

gullible

Question 9

What is the meaning of ‘emulate’?

Answer 9

To match or surpass, typically by imitation.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is synonymous with ‘frugal’? A) Wasteful B) Thrifty C) Extravagant

Answer 10

B) Thrifty

Question 11

What does ‘gregarious’ mean?

Answer 11

Fond of company; sociable.

Question 12

True or False: ‘Hapless’ refers to someone who is fortunate.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to bring about or give rise to.’

Answer 13

engender

Question 14

What is the meaning of ‘harangue’?

Answer 14

A lengthy and aggressive speech.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which of the following means ‘to make something better’? A) Ameliorate B) Deteriorate C) Aggravate

Answer 15

A) Ameliorate

Question 16

What does ‘incessant’ mean?

Answer 16

Continuing without pause or interruption.

Question 17

True or False: ‘Juxtaposition’ refers to the act of placing things side by side for comparison.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Fill in the blank: ‘An __________ is a person who is new to a subject or activity.’

Answer 18

novice

Question 19

What is the meaning of ‘obstinate’?

Answer 19

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is synonymous with ‘pensive’? A) Thoughtful B) Carefree C) Indifferent

Answer 20

A) Thoughtful

Question 21

What does ‘quandary’ mean?

Answer 21

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do.

Question 22

True or False: ‘Resilient’ describes someone who is easily broken.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to formally withdraw from an agreement.’

Answer 23

recant

Question 24

What is the meaning of ‘sagacious’?

Answer 24

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following means 'to make a choice'? A) Decide B) Hesitate C) Ignore

Answer 25

A) Decide

Question 26

What does 'tenacious' mean?

Answer 26

Holding firm to a purpose or opinion.

Question 27

True or False: 'Ubiquitous' means something that is rare.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Fill in the blank: 'A __________ is a person who holds strong opinions on a particular issue.'

Answer 28

zealot

Question 29

What is the meaning of 'vicarious'?

Answer 29

Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is synonymous with 'wary'? A) Careless B) Cautious C) Reckless

Answer 30

B) Cautious