Vocabulary Quiz 1

The term "debunk" means:

• To emphasize or highlight.

• Having a positive or favorable effect.

• To expose the falseness or exaggeration of a myth or belief.

• Irritated or annoyed.

Which word best describes a state of being irritated or annoyed?

• Debilitating

• Miffed

• Cacophony

• Eclectic

When you "accentuate" something, you:

• Expose the falseness of a myth.

• Highlight or emphasize it.

• Mix different styles or sources.

• Weaken or make it feeble.

Despite facing setbacks, her positive attitude had a (a)   effect on her recovery.

The yoga instructor demonstrated how to achieve a (a)   posture through gentle stretching and breathing exercises.

The interior of the palace was adorned with (a)   decorations, from intricate carvings to elaborate tapestries.

To "debilitate" means to:

• Have a positive or favorable effect.
  

• Emphasize or highlight.

• Expose the falseness of a myth.

• Weaken or make feeble.

A "cacophony" refers to:

• Elaborate decorations.

• A harmonious blend of sounds.

• A mixture of conflicting and harsh sounds.

• A state of calm and tranquility.

If an event turns out to be a "debacle," it means it:

• Is a harmonious blend of sounds.

• Ends in a complete failure or collapse.

• Results in various benefits.

• Is elegantly decorated.

Eclectic

• To emphasize or highlight.

• Irritated or annoyed.

• A complete failure or collapse.

• ) Having a variety of sources or styles.