Words from Names Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'jovial'?

• a. secretive

• b. powerful

• c. cheerful

• d. fierce

What is the meaning of the word 'solecism'?

• b. unacceptable language

• a. similar language

• c. improper language

• d. mistake in manners

What is the meaning of the word 'epicure'?

• c. epicurean delights

• b. sociable philosophers

• d. idealists

• a. food lovers

What is the meaning of the word 'galvanize'?

• c. rest

• d. help

• b. slow down

• a. stimulate to act

What is the meaning of the word 'nemesis'?

• a. unbeatable foe

• b. strong opponent

• d. revenge

• c. overwhelming challenge to race

What is the meaning of the word 'saturnine'?

• d. mopes

• c. laughs

• b. gloomy

• a. deep sleep

What is the best example of a 'Sisyphean' task?

• d. filling a leaky barrel

• c. writing a story

• b. lifting weights

• a. joyful dancing

What is the meaning of the word 'Pyrrhic victory'?

• c. endless task

• a. barely a victory

• d. unrealistic goal

• b. costly success

What is the meaning of the word 'quixotic'?

• c. action

• b. average

• a. negative

• d. impractical

What is the meaning of the word 'atlas'?

• a. map collection

• b. public library

• c. book of maps

• d. practical choice