Expanding Your Word Power

What does the word "flagrant" mean?

• Secretive

• Obvious and offensive

• Fragrant

• Joyful

If someone is described as "patrician," what does it imply about their background?

• They are of noble or high social standing

• They are working-class

• They are foreign diplomats

• They are professional athletes

What is an "emissary"?

• A type of bird

• A religious figure

• A representative sent on a mission

• An ancient warrior

The word "kindred" most nearly means:

• Hostile

• Similar or related

• Unusual

• A small village

What is a "fracas"?

• A peaceful negotiation

• A mathematical formula

• A noisy disturbance or quarrel

• A type of dessert

To "lacerate" something means to:

• Laugh at it

• Paint it

• Cut or tear it roughly

• Tie it up

If an effort is described as "futile," it means:

• It is successful

• It is pointless or in vain

• It is futuristic

• It is expensive

What does "immaculate" mean?

• Dirty and unkempt

• Perfectly clean or pure; spotless

• Full of imagination

• Not accurate

The word "gait" refers to:

• A type of fence

• A manner of walking

• A loud noise

• A form of government

To "carp" at someone means to:

• Praise them

• Fish for compliments

• Complain or find fault continually

• Encourage them