Vocab Quiz 7

Define the word "implication"

• To understand the meaning or significance of something
• To remove something completely
• To increase the size or amount of something
• To decrease the value or importance of something

Define the word "redundant"

• Crucial
• Essential
• Important
• Unnecessary

Define the word "cynic"

• A cynic is someone who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.
• A cynic is someone who trusts others completely
• A cynic is someone who believes in the inherent goodness of humanity
• A cynic is someone who always sees the best in people

Define the word "niche"

• A type of dance popular in the 1920s
• A type of fabric used in clothing
• A type of bird found in South America
• A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service

Define the word "diligent"

• careful and hardworking
• industrious and dedicated
• careless and sloppy
• lazy and unmotivated

Define the word "lucrative"

• Unprofitable or money-losing
• Boring or uninteresting
• Difficult or challenging
• Profitable or money-making

Define the word "alleviate"

• To make something more severe
• To make something less severe or to relieve a problem
• To ignore a problem
• To create a problem

Define the word "falter"

• To hesitate or waver
• To run quickly
• To stand still
• To make a loud noise

Define the word "turmoil"

• A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
• A state of peace and tranquility
• A state of organization and clarity
• A state of happiness and contentment

Define the word "intercede"

• To intervene on behalf of another
• To compete against someone
• To agree with someone
• To ignore someone