Wordly Wise Vocabulary Quiz: Impetus to Vagabond
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What does the term 'impetus' primarily refer to?

  • An inevitable consequence of decisions
  • A reason for avoiding action
  • A driving force that causes action (correct)
  • A passive state of being
  • Which adjective describes something that cannot be overcome?

  • Insuperable (correct)
  • Impervious
  • Insoluble
  • Intermittent
  • What does 'intermittent' imply about an event?

  • It occurs regularly and continuously
  • It is predictable and scheduled
  • It does not occur at all
  • It happens sporadically at intervals (correct)
  • Which maxim conveys the idea that actions are more significant than words?

    <p>Actions speak louder than words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is 'obligatory' typically used?

    <p>Indicating a requirement or demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary meaning of the verb 'plumb' as used in a metaphorical context?

    <p>To understand by examining closely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you best describe a 'vagabond' lifestyle?

    <p>A life characterized by constant travel and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'visage' refer to in a general context?

    <p>A face conveying emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a student must follow a certain curriculum, what term best describes that requirement?

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

    Which term most accurately describes the condition of being unstable or lacking continuity?

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

    Study Notes

    Impetus

    • A driving force, anything that causes action
    • Increased activity resulting from a driving force
    • Example: Kala's low grades increased focus on studying

    Insuperable

    • Incapable of being overcome or defeated
    • Example: Passing Physics seemed an insuperable obstacle to graduation

    Intermittent

    • Not continuous; happening at intervals
    • Example: Showers were intermittent throughout the day

    Maxim

    • General truth or rule of conduct; a short saying
    • Example: "Actions speak louder than words"

    Obligatory

    • Required or demanded
    • Example: Physical education is obligatory

    Plumb

    • To measure the depth of water
    • To reach the deepest part of something
    • To understand by examining closely
    • Example: The bathyscaphe is a vessel designed to plumb the oceans of the world

    Vagabond

    • A person who wanders from place to place
    • Example: A person spending time as a vagabond before settling
    • Example: The vagabond life suited the members of the band

    Visage

    • A face, especially one that expresses feelings
    • Example: The smiling visage of a young girl

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    Test your knowledge of essential vocabulary words including impetus, insuperable, and vagabond. This quiz challenges your understanding of definitions, usage, and examples to enhance your language skills. Prepare to enhance your verbal prowess with these key terms!

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