VOCABUTOONS Lists 1-3 QUIZ
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VOCABUTOONS Lists 1-3 QUIZ

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Which word means talk or speech, especially in public?

  • edification
  • attrition
  • elocution (correct)
  • kismet

    • Which word means abundant in supply or quantity?

  • pious
  • copious (correct)
  • gregarious
  • lament

    • What does the word 'voracious' mean?

  • Abundant in supply or quantity
  • Showing excessive willingness to serve or please others
  • Having a very eager approach to an activity (correct)
  • Talk or speech, especially in public

    • What does the word 'attrition' mean?

    <p>Gradual reduction or weakening of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others?

    <p>officious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'elocution' mean?

    <p>talk or speech, especially in public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?

    <p>lacking inspiration or excitement; dull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'gregarious' mean?

    <p>Friendly and outgoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

    <p>Secretive or stealthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their meanings:

    <p>onerous = involving heavy obligations lament = an expression of grief or sorrow spurious = not genuine or authentic ablution = a ceremonial act of washing parts of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their definitions:

    <p>tenacious = persistent in maintaining or seeking something pedestrian = lacking inspiration or excitement; dull kismet = destiny; fate carrion = dead and putrefying flesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these words to their definitions:

    <p>edification = the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually ambivalence = the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone pinion = the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers writhe = make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their definitions:

    <p>onerous = involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty lament = express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair spurious = not being what it purports to be; false or fake tenacious = tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these words to their definitions:

    <p>edification = the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually kismet = destiny; fate pinion = the outer part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers ablution = the act of washing oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their meanings:

    <p>pious = devoutly religious ambivalence = the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone writhe = make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body carrion = the decaying flesh of dead animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?

    <p>Ascribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words means to cancel or make legally void?

    <p>nullify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?

    <p>mete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their meanings:

    <p>ascribe = To attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something cavalier = Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others deploy = To distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way egg = To encourage or incite to action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match these words to their definitions:

    <p>embroil = To involve deeply in an argument or conflict enhance = To intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of impair = To weaken or damage something mete = To distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their definitions:

    <p>nullify = To cancel or make legally void waffle = To talk or write at length in a vague or trivial manner cavalier = Showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others egg = To encourage or incite to action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'ascribe' means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'cavalier' means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The word 'deploy' means to cancel or make legally void?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    His reckless behavior could ______ the reputation of the company in a horrible public relations nightmare.

    <p>embroil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The new software update will ______, or in other words, improve the speed and performance of your device.

    <p>enhance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The politician was known for his tendency to ______ on important issues without providing clear answers. His evasive responses were frustrating.

    <p>waffle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?

    <p>ascribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to cancel or make legally void?

    <p>nullify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'voracious' mean?

    <p>abundant in supply or quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?

    <p>talk or speech, especially in public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Definitions

    • Elocution: Refers to the skill of clear and expressive speech, often in public settings.
    • Voracious: Describes an insatiable appetite or eagerness, especially for food or knowledge.
    • Attrition: Indicates a gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often through sustained attacks or loss.
    • Cavalier: Suggests a lack of concern or seriousness; an attitude marked by disregard for important matters.
    • Pedestrian: While it can imply dullness or inactivity, it usually refers to someone who walks; often used to denote mundane or ordinary.
    • Gregarious: Refers to a sociable person who enjoys the company of others and is fond of socializing.
    • Surreptitious: Describes actions that are done secretly, often to avoid notice or attention.
    • Ascribe: To attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something.
    • Deploy: To distribute or position resources or forces systematically for action.
    • Cancel: To annul or render something void legally.

    True or False Statements

    • False: "Pedestrian" does not mean talk or speech, especially in public.
    • False: "Attrition" does not mean showing excessive willingness to serve or please others.
    • False: "Voracious" does not mean abundant in supply or quantity.
    • False: "Surreptitious" does not mean talk or speech, especially in public.
    • False: "Ascribe" does not mean to distribute or allot something in a specified way.
    • False: "Cavalier" does not mean to attribute or assign a quality to someone.
    • False: "Deploy" does not mean to cancel or make legally void.

    Contextual Usage Examples

    • Reckless behavior can damage a company’s reputation significantly.
    • Software updates can enhance device speed and performance.
    • Politicians might avoid directness, leading to public frustration.

    Match Words to Their Meanings

    • Match each vocabulary word to its definition to reinforce understanding and recall.

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    Test your vocabulary with this quiz covering words related to public speaking, abundance, and willingness to serve. Explore the meanings of 'elocution', 'voracious', 'attrition' and other relevant terms.

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