Vocabulary Quiz: Acquiescence, Aggregation, Altercation, and More
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Which term best describes someone who is not respectful of orthodox religious practice?

  • Profane (correct)
  • Austere
  • Formidable
  • Venerable

What word means 'not in a direct way; indirectly'?

  • Elucidate
  • Contemptuously
  • Uncouth
  • Obliquely (correct)

Which term means 'to cause someone to become hostile'?

  • Acquiescence
  • Indignantly
  • Encumbered
  • Antagonize (correct)

What is the meaning of the term 'Futility'?

<p>Futility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes someone who is hesitant and not certain or fixed?

<p>Tentative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Impassive' mean?

<p>Impassive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes someone or something that is difficult to find, catch, or achieve?

<p>Elusive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to make something clear; explain'?

<p>Elucidate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is described as 'uncouth', what characteristic are they lacking?

<p>Good manners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means 'inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable'?

<p>Formidable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word describes a feeling of anger or annoyance at perceived unfair treatment?

<p>Indignantly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Profane' is best described as being:

<p>Irreverent of orthodox practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Obliquely' means:

<p>Indirectly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Encumbered' refers to being:

<p>Burdened and restricted (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ominous' suggest about something?

<p>That it indicates bad or unpleasant events ahead (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does someone regarded as 'contemptuously' feel about the object of their regard?

<p>Scornful and disdainful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tentative' behavior indicate about a person's level of confidence?

<p>Hesitancy and lack of certainty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be described as 'austere'?

<p>Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes someone who is 'reminiscent'?

<p>Absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'indignantly' describe about a person's emotions?

<p>Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When someone is 'elusive', what characteristic do they possess?

<p>Difficult to find, catch, or achieve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Venerable' individuals are accorded respect mainly due to their:

<p>Age, wisdom, or character (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Antagonize' refers to the act of:

<p>(Causing) someone to become hostile (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ominous' suggests that something is:

<p>(Giving) the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Formidable' individuals inspire fear due to their:

<p>(Impressively large), powerful, intense, or capable nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Encumbered' individuals are described as being:

<p>(Restricted) or burdened in such a way that free action or movement is difficult (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone behaves 'tentatively'?

<p>(Done without confidence); hesitant; not certain or fixed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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