Vocabulary Quiz #7

In the sentence 'The noxious fumes filled the room', what does the word 'noxious' mean?

• toxic

• beneficial

• harmful

• pleasant

Choose the correct sentence that uses the word 'bilk' correctly: a) He tried to bilk his way out of paying the bill. b) The teacher bilked the students with a difficult test. c) The athlete bilked the race and won first place.

• d. The athlete bilked the race and came in last place.

• a. He tried to bilk his way out of paying the bill.

• c. The teacher bilked the students with a generous reward.

• b. He tried to bilk his way out of paying the rent.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'replete' correctly? a) The restaurant was replete with customers. b) The empty room was replete with furniture. c) The hungry child was replete with food.

• c) The hungry child was replete with food.

• a) The restaurant was replete with customers.

• b) The empty room was replete with furniture.

• d) The library was replete with books.

What is the meaning of the word 'blasphemy' in the sentence 'He was accused of committing blasphemy against the church'?

• Disrespect or irreverence towards a religious deity, belief, or sacred object

• A religious ceremony or sacrament

• A form of prayer or religious ritual

• Worship or devotion to a religious deity

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'absolution' correctly? a) The criminal received absolution for his crimes. b) The judge absolved the innocent man. c) The absolution of the law was necessary for justice to be served.

• d. The criminal received condemnation for his crimes.

• c. The absolution of the law was unnecessary for justice to be served.

• b. The judge absolved the guilty man.

• a. The criminal received absolution for his crimes.

If someone is described as 'cantankerous', what are they like?

• They are argumentative, irritable, and difficult to get along with.

• They are cheerful, optimistic, and pleasant.

• They are calm, patient, and understanding.

• They are friendly, cooperative, and easygoing.

Choose the correct sentence that uses the word 'deride' correctly: a) The students derided the teacher's instructions. b) The teacher derided the students for their hard work. c) The deride of the building was impressive.

• a) The students derided the teacher's instructions.

• b) The teacher derided the students for their hard work.

• c) The deride of the building was impressive.

• d) The deride was a popular tourist attraction.

What does the word 'debacle' mean in the sentence 'The party turned into a complete debacle'?

• a great success or triumph

• a minor setback or inconvenience

• a planned and organized event

• a complete failure or disaster

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'temerity' correctly? a) The timid girl showed temerity by speaking up in class. b) The temerity of the situation made everyone nervous. c) The temerity of the dog scared away the intruder.

• a The timid girl showed temerity by speaking up in class.

• b. The temerity of the weather ruined our plans.

• c. The temerity of the book made it difficult to read.

• d. The temerity of the tree caused it to fall over.

If someone is experiencing 'ennui', what are they feeling?

• Anxiety or fear

• Contentment or satisfaction

• Excitement or enthusiasm

• Boredom or dissatisfaction