Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'corrugated' mean?

• Smooth and flat

• Soft and pliable

• Shaped into parallel ridges and grooves

• Curved and wavy

What is the definition of 'porcelain'?

• A type of fabric made from synthetic materials

• A type of wood commonly used in furniture making

• A type of metal alloy used in construction

• A type of ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including clay in the form of kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C.

What are 'precincts' referring to?

• Defined geographic areas within a larger jurisdiction

• Public transportation routes within a jurisdiction

• Voting machines used in elections

• Political parties within a jurisdiction

What does the term 'lacerated' mean?

• To tear or cut roughly

• To smooth or polish

• To mend or repair

• To fold or crease

What does 'disembarked' mean?

• To transfer from one ship, aircraft, or other vehicle to another during a journey.

• To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle before a journey.

• To stay on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey.

• To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle after a journey.

What is the meaning of 'matron'?

• A single woman in charge of a group of children

• An old maid

• An engaged woman

• A married woman

What does it mean when something is 'confiscated'?

• Lost or misplaced

• Taken away or seized by authority

• Given as a gift

• Returned to its owner

What is the definition of 'inflammation'?

• The body's defense against dehydration

• The body's reaction to stress

• The body's response to injury or infection

• The body's response to allergies

What does the term 'pedestrian' refer to?

• A person who is running on a treadmill

• A person who is walking on foot

• A person who is riding a bicycle

• A person who is driving a car

What is a 'lavatory'?

• Kitchen

• Bathroom or toilet

• Living room

• Bedroom