December 15, 2023 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'allusive'?

• Referring to something directly

• Referring to something vaguely

• Referring to something explicitly

• Referring to something indirectly

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'obscurity':

• visibility

• clarity

• anonymity

• prominence

Which word means 'to make a situation worse'?

• exacerbate

• ameliorate

• alleviate

• mitigate

What does the word 'inquisition' refer to?

• A period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation

• A religious tribunal for the suppression of heresy

• A form of torture used during the Middle Ages

• A type of medieval court system

Which sentence uses the word "allusive" correctly?

• Her speech was elusive, leaving the audience to interpret its meaning.

• Her speech was allusive, leaving the audience to interpret its meaning.

• Her speech was allusive, leaving the audience with no understanding.

• Her speech was elusive, leaving the audience confused.

Which sentence uses the word "inquisition" correctly?

• During the Spanish Inquisition, individuals were subjected to harsh interrogations and torture.

• Inquisition is a type of dance popular in Latin America.

• The inquisition was a religious holiday celebrated in medieval times.

• The inquisition was a peaceful gathering of intellectuals.

All of the sentences below use the word "credibility" correctly except-

• Those who claim to know it all lose credibility.

• Credibility is important in building trust.

• When a person deliberately hides something of importance, they show credibility.

• Proofread your application materials carefully to avoid embarrassing errors that reduce your credibility.

Compose a 5-10 sentence paragraph that uses at least three of the following words:

• Credibility

• Allusive

• Inquisition

• Exacerbate

• Obscurity

Your response should be free of grammatical errors (spelling, punctuation, capitalization). Also, your response should flow (make sense/not shift abruptly).