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'?

Futility Signup and view all the answers

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

Tentative Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Impassive' mean?

Impassive Signup and view all the answers

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

Elusive Signup and view all the answers

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

Elucidate Signup and view all the answers

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

Good manners Signup and view all the answers

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

Formidable Signup and view all the answers

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

Indignantly Signup and view all the answers

'Profane' is best described as being:

Irreverent of orthodox practices Signup and view all the answers

'Obliquely' means:

Indirectly Signup and view all the answers

'Encumbered' refers to being:

Burdened and restricted Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ominous' suggest about something?

That it indicates bad or unpleasant events ahead Signup and view all the answers

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

Scornful and disdainful Signup and view all the answers

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

Hesitancy and lack of certainty Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes someone who is 'reminiscent'?

Absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories Signup and view all the answers

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

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment Signup and view all the answers

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

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve Signup and view all the answers

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

Age, wisdom, or character Signup and view all the answers

'Antagonize' refers to the act of:

(Causing) someone to become hostile Signup and view all the answers

'Ominous' suggests that something is:

(Giving) the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen Signup and view all the answers

'Formidable' individuals inspire fear due to their:

(Impressively large), powerful, intense, or capable nature Signup and view all the answers

'Encumbered' individuals are described as being:

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

What does it mean when someone behaves 'tentatively'?

(Done without confidence); hesitant; not certain or fixed Signup and view all the answers