Vocabulary Quiz on Advanced Terms
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What is the meaning of 'berate'?

  • To make amends
  • To confuse
  • To praise highly
  • To scold severely (correct)
  • Which word defines the concept of being overly proud?

  • Averse
  • Benevolent
  • Boisterous
  • Conceited (correct)
  • What does 'contemporary' refer to?

  • Traditional
  • Mysterious
  • Extravagant
  • Modern (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes 'bleak'?

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

    What does 'bizarre' mean?

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

    The term 'belligerent' refers to which characteristic?

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

    Which word indicates a secretive action?

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

    What is the definition of 'conflate'?

    <p>To combine ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes something that is harmful or damaging?

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

    What term is used for one who shows a lack of responsibility or accountability?

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

    Which verb means to command or order someone to do something?

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

    What does the term 'cynical' imply about a person's attitude?

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

    Which term means to expose something as false or a lie?

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

    Which adjective would best describe something that is fragile and easily broken?

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

    Which word describes a person who is very poor or lacking basic necessities?

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

    What is the meaning of the word 'enigma'?

    <p>A mystery or puzzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the word 'expedite'?

    <p>To speed up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word refers to someone who is escaping?

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

    What does the term 'indispensable' signify?

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

    Which option describes a belief that is considered false?

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

    What does 'flagrant' refer to?

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

    Which word means to damage or weaken?

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

    Which word describes someone who is overly talkative?

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

    What does 'gullible' mean?

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

    What does the word 'abrogate' mean?

    <p>To abolish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'futile'?

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

    Which of the following is synonymous with 'abominable'?

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

    What does the term 'acerbic' refer to?

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

    Which term would best describe a person who is 'altruistic'?

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

    What does 'arduous' describe?

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

    What does 'apotheosis' mean?

    <p>A peak or high point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best matches the meaning of 'belligerent'?

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

    What does 'cogent' imply?

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

    What best describes the meaning of 'dissonance'?

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

    Which of these words means 'to enhance'?

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

    Which word means 'to initiate or plot'?

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

    What does 'integrity' refer to?

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

    Which of the following words describes something that is detailed?

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

    Which term describes 'to intervene'?

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

    What does 'lucrative' mean?

    <p>well paid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word signifies a state of being unaware?

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

    What does 'malleable' suggest about a substance?

    <p>able to be changed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words indicates something that is offensive?

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

    Which word means 'to block'?

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

    What does 'jubilant' express?

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

    What does the word 'ominous' mean?

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

    What action does the verb 'ostracize' represent?

    <p>to exclude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective could best describe a 'placid' environment?

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

    What is the meaning of 'philanthropy'?

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

    How is the term 'pious' best characterized?

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

    What action does the word 'peruse' describe?

    <p>to look over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following definitions corresponds to 'quandary'?

    <p>a dilemma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'prolific' mean?

    <p>creative, productive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of 'remorse'?

    <p>sense of guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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