Lesson 5 Vocabulary Quiz

Which word describes a person who shows strong enthusiasm or eagerness?

The term 'excruciating' refers to a comforting experience.

What is the meaning of the word 'pseudonym'?

To officially introduce a new policy or position, one would ________ it.

Match the following words with their meanings:

Which of the following words best describes a situation that is chaotic or unstable?

The term 'brusque' indicates a manner that is warm and friendly.

What does it mean to 'emulate' someone?

To express disapproval of someone's actions is to _______ them.

Match the following words with their definitions:

Lesson 5 Vocabulary

avid: Having a strong desire, eager.
brusque: Abrupt in manner or speech, gruff; brusqueness: the quality of being brusque.
concise: Short and to the point.
demean: To lower someone's self-esteem, degrade; demeaning: degrading.
despicable: Deserving contempt or scorn.
emulate: To try to equal or imitate.
evoke: To call forth or produce, often by suggestion; evocative: creating something again, especially through the imagination.
excruciating: Very painful.
inaugurate: To install in office formally or to begin officially; inauguration: the act of installing in office.
pervade: To spread throughout; pervasive: spreading throughout.
proprietor: Owner of a store or business.
pseudonym: Fictitious name used by an author (pen name).
rebuff: To reject bluntly, or a blunt rejection.
resilient: Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune, returning quickly to original shape or condition; resilience: the ability to recover, the ability to spring back.
turbulent: Chaotic, unruly, stormy, tempestuous; turbulence: rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere.

Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Lesson 5 with this quiz. You'll encounter words like 'avid,' 'brusque,' and 'resilient' as you explore their meanings and usage. Perfect for enhancing your language skills!