Multi-syllabic words Part 1 & 2

What is the meaning of the word 'sycophant'?

• A person who acts rudely towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

• A person who acts timidly towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

• A person who acts aggressively towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

• A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

Choose the correct definition for the word 'ubiquitous':

• Being present or found sometimes

• Being present or found everywhere

• Being present or found nowhere

• Being present or found in limited places

What does the word 'diatribe' mean?

• A forceful and bitter verbal attack

• A written document outlining a plan

• A friendly and polite conversation

• A physical altercation

Which option best defines the term 'non sequitur'?

• A statement or conclusion that is partially related to the previous statement or evidence.

• A statement or conclusion that is completely unrelated to the previous statement or evidence.

• A statement or conclusion that logically follows from the previous statement or evidence.

• A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement or evidence.

What is the meaning of the word 'pernicious'?

• Temporary and fleeting

• Neutral and harmless

• Causing great harm or damage

• Beneficial and helpful

Choose the correct definition for the word 'slipshod':

• meticulous or precise

• organized or systematic

• neat or tidy

• careless or sloppy

What does the term 'precursor' mean?

• Something that is completely unrelated to something else

• Something that comes after or follows as a result of something else

• Something that happens at the same time as something else

• Something that comes before or serves as a forerunner of something else

Which option best defines the term 'demure'?

• Confident or outgoing

• Modest or reserved

• Loud or boisterous

• Bold or assertive

What is the meaning of the word 'nefarious'?

• kind-hearted and compassionate

• extremely wicked or villainous

• innocent and pure

• honest and trustworthy

Choose the correct definition for the word 'impregnable':

• vulnerable to attack

• weak and defenseless

• easily captured or broken into

• unable to be captured or broken into