Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'contagion'?

• A. Demolished

• D. Deputy

• B. Arouse

• C. Spread of disease

Which word means 'to surrender under specified conditions'?

• A. Adjourned

• D. Euphoria

• B. Capitulate

• C. Masquerading

What does the term 'centrifugal' refer to?

• C. Simmering

• B. Tinkling

• A. Provoked

• D. Moving away from the center

What is the synonym for 'ephemeral'?

• D. Short-lived

• A. Marginalia

• B. Primitive

• C. Epos

What does the word 'patriotism' mean?

• A. Apathy

• B. Devotion to one's country

• C. Misguided

• D. Teeters

What is the meaning of the word 'altruism'?

• A. Selfishness

• B. Selflessness

• C. Indifference

• D. Egotism

Which word means 'to express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions'?

• A. Approbation

• B. Reproach

• C. Adulation

• D. Veneration

What does the term 'ubiquitous' mean?

• A. Scarce

• B. Abundant

• C. Peculiar

• D. Isolated

What is the synonym for 'obfuscate'?

• A. Clarify

• B. Confuse

• C. Elucidate

• D. Illuminate

What does the term 'pernicious' mean?

• A. Harmful

• B. Beneficial

• C. Benign

• D. Inconsequential