Nov 3 Quiz

Which word means a loud, harsh sound made by a person or animal, typically a laugh?

• cackle

• giggle

• roar

• whisper

Which word means to stand around in a secretive or furtive manner?

• stroll

• walk

• lurk

• crawl

Which word means to destroy completely?

• abate

• preserve

• construct

• obliterate

Which word means showing a casual and cheerful indifference?

• serious

• indifferent

• apathetic

• nonchalant

Which word means a fleeting apparition or specter?

• bird of prey

• zombie

• phantasm

• vampire

Which word means based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions?

• subjective

• neutral

• impartial

• objective

Which word means to make full use of and derive benefit from a resource, perhaps unfairly?

• empathize

• ignore

• waste

• exploit

Which word means based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system?

• arbitrary

• capricious

• whimsical

• random

Which word means a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound?

• variation

• similarity

• contrast

• nuance

Which word means a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building or as an ornament or monument?

• tower

• beam

• column

• pillar