Vocabulary Quiz

Which is a synonym of approbation?

• approval

• rule

• praise

• document

Which of the following means: tired, bored, lacking enthusiasm after too much of something?

• lurid

• hackneyed

• elicit

• jaded

Which of the following best defines innuendo?

• Unsophisticated or narrow minded

• Moral or cultural decline by excessive indulgence

• Oblique remark or hint, suggest or disparaging tone

• Vivid in color

Which best defines umbrage?

• Offense or annoyance

• A pause or gap in a sequence or process

• Imitate the appearance or character of

• Self confidence or assurance

What is an antonym of stringent?

• disapproval

• elicit

• surmise

• strict

Which of the following best defines ameliorate?

• Make something that's unsatisfactory better

• Self-confidence or assurance

• Strongly encourage or urge

• Actively break the terms of

Which best defines interloper?

• Person or thing that's the perfect example of a quality

• Bring oneself into favor with someone

• Person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they're not wanted or don't belong

• Belonging naturally, essential

Which is a synonym of callow?

• upset

• inexperienced

• immature

• peaceful

Which of the following is the definition of ex officio?

• Virtue of one's position or status

• To eliminate

• High sounding but with little meaning

• Speak or write about with great hostility

Which is an antonym for petulant?

• mature

• childish

• narrow-minded

• responsible