Vocabulary Quiz 1-3

What does the word "asperity" mean?

• Sweetness

• Harshness

• Happiness

• Silence

Which word best describes someone who is a "buffoon"?

• Genius

• Clown

• Athlete

• Artist

What is the opposite of "doleful"?

• Cheerful

• Tolerant

• Serious

• Mysterious

Which term describes someone who is outgoing and sociable?

• Extrovert

• Introvert

• Cynic

• Scholar

What does the word "garish" mean?

• Elegant

• Plain

• Flashy

• Soft

In an organizational context, what does "hierarchy" refer to?

• A group of friends

• A system of ranking or authority

• A secret code

• A natural disaster

To "imbue" something means to:

• Discard it

• Paint it

• Saturate it with a quality or feeling

• Hide it

What does it mean to "instigate" a conflict?

• Resolve

• Initiate or provoke

• Avoid

• Ignore

A strong attraction or leaning.

• Repertoire

• Unremitting

• Rudiment

• Penchant

How would you describe a "rambunctious" group of children?

• Quiet and well-behaved

• Energetic and noisy

• Shy and reserved

• Tired and lazy