Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 12 English II

What does the word 'oblivion' mean?

• D) State of being angry

• C) State of being happy

• B) State of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

• A) State of being aware

Which word best describes writing that is characterized by emotions, subjectivity, and imagination?

• A) Lyrical

• B) Logical

• C) Analytical

• D) Technical

What is an 'accolade'?

• D) Punishment

• C) Insult

• B) Tribute

• A) Criticism

What does 'acumen' refer to?

• A) Keen insight

• B) Lack of intelligence

• C) Physical strength

• D) Emotional instability

What does 'exculpate' mean?

• B) To free from blame

• A) To blame

• C) To punish

• D) To ignore

What is 'impunity'?

• A) Freedom from punishment

• B) Harsh punishment

• C) Unfair treatment

• D) Legal process

What does 'expiate' mean?

• C) To blame

• B) To ignore

• D) To punish

• A) To make amends for

What does 'expunge' mean?

• D) To emphasize

• C) To create

• A) To erase

• B) To highlight

What does 'despondent' mean?

• C) Extremely angry

• B) Extremely happy

• D) Extremely hopeful

• A) Extremely low in spirits

What is 'rancor'?

• C) Mild dislike

• D) Friendly feeling

• A) Bitter hatred

• B) Deep love