Vocabulary Quiz - Nov. 16th - 11.1/11.3

Which of these is "a disrespectful, arrogant, or condescending smile or remark"?

• a sneer

• a sneck

• a snare

• a snavel

To "behold" is to:

• see or observe something or someone

• be without hope or desire

• imitate, copy, or mimic

• raise or lift up

If something is described as "colossal" it is:

• large, immense, or monumental

• courageous, brave, or valiant

• surprising, shocking, or alarming

• cautious, uncertain, or hesitating

Which of these is "a quavering or warbling sound, often referring to a bird's song"?

• a trelis

• a triage

• a trill

• a trinity

Which of these is a synonym for "alone, lonely, sad, mournful"?

• descried

• devaluated

• desolate

• deluded

A person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place like an island is called a __________________.

• castanet

• castellation

• castigation

• castaway

If something is "boundless", it has no what?

• limits, borders, or end

• ties or knots

• energy or vigor

• strong colors or clear features

Which of these can also mean "poor" or "shabby"?

• mean

• refuted

• thrush

• despair

If someone is "triumphant", they are:

• deciding the order of medical treatment for patients

• attempting to conceal or hide their true motives

• making a great effort to accomplish something

• feeling happiness or joy after an achievement

Which of these are synonyms for "to mock"?

• to mimic, copy, imitate

• to stir, mix, mingle

• to desert, neglect, renounce

• to mention, refer, raise