Vocabulary Quiz Dry Part 1

Resuscitation:

• The act of preserving a body after death

• The act of reviving or someone or something from death

• The act of embalming

• The act of studying fossils

Reclusive:

• Outgoing and sociable

• Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

• Extremely wealthy

• Active and adventurous

Ruefully:

• Happily and cheerfully

• Sadly or regretfully

• Eagerly and enthusiastically

• Angrily and aggressively

Veneer:

• A thin decorative covering or layer

• A strong, solid foundation

• A type of musical instrument

• A thick, dense fabric

Commodity:

• A unique and rare product

• A useful or valuable thing

• A luxury item

• An outdated object

Insidious:

• Harmful but openly evident

• Gradually harmful and treacherous but not easily noticed

• Harmless and innocent

• Obvious and blatant

Placate:

• To provoke or irritate

• To calm, soothe, or make less angry

• To challenge or confront

• To celebrate

Reconnaissance:

• Preliminary surveying or examining

• A military operation

• A secret plan or strategy

• A peaceful negotiation

Genially:

• Gruffly and sternly

• In a friendly and pleasant manner

• In a mysterious and secretive manner

• In a serious and formal manner

Cascade:

• A sudden and unexpected event

• A large number of something occurring or arriving in rapid succession

• A steep and treacherous mountain

• A gentle stream