Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 7
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'exorbitant' refer to?

  • A theme in literature that is frequently repeated
  • Exceeding normal bounds or being unreasonable (correct)
  • A command or authoritative order
  • An act of providing financial support
  • Which of the following best defines 'moribund'?

  • Believing something unimportant
  • Being excessively talkative
  • Approaching death or in a deteriorating state (correct)
  • To encourage argument through disapproval
  • What does 'divulge' mean?

  • To criticize or find fault with
  • To consider or believe something
  • To symbolize or represent a significant theme
  • To reveal a secret or confidential information (correct)
  • Which of the following describes an 'injunction'?

    <p>An order or command given by authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'censure' imply?

    <p>To find fault or express disapproval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a state characterized by a ready flow of words?

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

    Which of the following terms refers to an ungrateful person?

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

    What term describes the action of financially supporting something?

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

    Which word describes consequences that are significant or crucial?

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

    Which term relates to the concept of exceeding normal bounds or being excessive?

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

    Study Notes

    Word Definitions

    • Amorous: Expressing love or the state of being in love.
    • Belittle: To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value.
    • Censure: To blame or find fault with.
    • Deem: To consider; to believe.
    • Divulge: To make known something secret; to reveal.
    • Voluble: Characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative.
    • Exorbitant: Exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable.
    • Expostulate: To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval.
    • Fateful: Having great or significant consequences.
    • Ingrate: An ungrateful person.
    • Injunction: An order or command.
    • Moribund: Close to death; in a dying state.
    • Motif: A theme or idea in a work of art or literature that is developed or repeated.
    • Subsidize: To support by giving financial aid.
    • Sumptuous: Extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focused on various definitions. Learn the meanings of words such as 'amorous', 'belittle', and 'exorbitant', and see how well you can identify them. A great way to enhance your understanding of language and literature!

    More Like This

    Vocabulary Building Quiz: Word Definitions
    10 questions
    Vocabulary Quiz: Word Definitions
    5 questions
    Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings
    2 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser