Vocabulary for Quiz #2

The directors took UMBRAGE at his rude remarks and did not renew his contract.

• nausea

• offense, displeasure

• happiness, pleasure

• gratitude

The snake's body UNDULATED as the flute was played.

• ate rapidly

• go to sleep

• jump up and down violently

• move in a wavy fashion

IGNOMINIOUS most nearly means ...

• causing healing

• causing illness

• deserving or causing wide-spread job

• deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

The salesperson was very SAVVY and persuasive when he gave his speech.

• shrewd and knowledgable

• short-tempered

• a liar

• boring

The prize at the end of the race SPURRED the speed of the racers.

• wealthy

• teasing

• slowed down

• stimulate, encourage

STARK most nearly means ...

• severe or bare in appearance

• well-dressed

• a type of bird

• evil

The fish covers its SPAWN with shells.

• treasure

• excrement (poop)

• older parents

• offspring, young

He was a FREE-WHEELING type of person who took many risks.

• No regard for rules

• Always follows rules

• Likes different types of wheels

• Wants expensive things for free

AUSTERE is the opposite of ....

• an unknown writer

• A famous writer

• strict in manner, attitude, appearance

• too easy-going or lenient in manner, attitude, appearance

The task was difficult and ONEROUS.

• easy, simple

• one and only

• created one rule

• difficult, burdensome