Vocabulary Lesson #7 Quiz

What does the word 'castigate' mean?

• To tear or cut roughly

• To spread throughout

• To reward with gifts

• To punish by criticizing sharply

Which of the following best defines the word 'colloquial'?

• Characterized by informal language

• Eating all kinds of food

• To put in a grave

• A mass departure

What is an epitaph?

• The act of giving generously; gifts

• To punish by criticizing sharply

• The words carved on a tombstone

• A notice of someone's death

What does 'exodus' refer to?

• To tear or cut roughly

• A mass departure

• To spread throughout

• To punish by criticizing sharply

What does it mean to 'inter' someone?

• To reward with gifts

• To put in a grave

• To tear or cut roughly

• To spread throughout

What does 'lacerate' mean?

• To tear or cut roughly

• Characterized by informal language

• To punish by criticizing sharply

• A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence

What is 'largesse'?

• The act of giving generously; gifts

• A mass departure

• To put in a grave

• A notice of someone's death

What is an 'obituary'?

• To reward with gifts

• A notice of someone's death

• The words carved on a tombstone

• To punish by criticizing sharply

What does it mean to be 'omnivorous'?

• A rising again to life, use, acceptance, or prominence

• An interpretation or translation; a performance

• Eating all kinds of food, including both animal and vegetable food

• To spread throughout

What does it mean to 'permeate' something?

• To spread throughout

• To put in a grave

• To tear or cut roughly

• To reward with gifts