Vocabulary lesson 12 Quiz

What does the word "altercation" mean?

• Agreement

• Discussion

• Argument

• Celebration

The term "lexicon" is best defined as:

• A historical document

• A vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge

• A legal contract

• An ancient manuscript

Which of the following best describes the word "hue"?

• Sound

• Taste

• Color

• Texture

To "galvanize" someone means to:

• Confuse them

• Shock or excite them into taking action

• Protect them from corrosion

• Paralyze them

The word "sanction" can mean:

• To authorize, allow, or approve

• To punish or penalize

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

"Hyperbole" is best defined as:

• Understatement

• Literal truth

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

• A mathematical concept

The word "ominous" means:

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Threatening

• Safe

Choosing the word "audacity" is most appropriate when describing someone who is:

• Shy

• Fearful

• Willing to take bold risks

• Uninterested

"Evince" means:

• A personal belief

• To prove

• An opinion

• A hypothesis

The word "implacable" means:

• Flexible

• Forgiving

• Unable to be placated or appeased

• Easily convinced