Week 12 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'Psychosomatic'?

• is the connection between the mind and body, where psychological factors can affect physical symptoms.

• is a type of medication used to treat mental disorders

• is related to the study of rocks and minerals

• is a type of exercise that focuses on mental health

What is the meaning of the word 'Repatriate'?

• Become a citizen of a new country

• Return to one's own country

• Move to a different country

• Leave one's own country

What is the meaning of the word 'Bray'?

• To make a loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound

• To whisper softly

• To sing a melodious tune

• To dance gracefully

What is the meaning of the word 'Peevish'?

• Patient and understanding

• Friendly and outgoing

• Easily irritated

• Calm and composed

What is the meaning of the word 'Commiserate'?

• To criticize someone's actions.

• To express sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune or suffering.

• To ignore someone's misfortune.

• To celebrate someone's success.

What is the meaning of the word 'Patronize'?

• To treat someone with respect and equality

• To give someone a gift as a sign of appreciation

• To treat someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority or to be a customer of a particular business or establishment.

• To ignore someone completely

What is the meaning of the word 'Gruff'?

• Rough or surly

• Polite or courteous

• Soft or gentle

• Smooth or friendly

What is the meaning of the word 'Tawdry'?

• expensive and luxurious

• durable and long-lasting

• elegant and refined

• showy but cheap and of poor quality

What is the meaning of the word 'Inert'?

• lacking the ability or strength to move or act

• able to move quickly

• capable of making decisions

• full of energy and vitality

What is the meaning of the word 'Inoffensive'?

• Easily offended

• Not causing any harm or offense

• Neutral and unremarkable

• Causing harm or offense