Vocabulary Lesson 12 Quiz- period 4/5

What does the word "deluge" most closely mean?

• Drought

• Flood

• Light rain

• Earthquake

The word "catholic" can be used to describe something that is:

• Related to the Roman Catholic Church

• Narrow-minded

• Universal or broad-minded

• Specific to a certain culture

If something is described as "eerie," it is:

• Exciting

• Strange and frightening

• Extremely loud

• Very bright

The term "martial" relates to:

• Marriage

• War or military

• Arts

• Trade

"Anthropomorphic" is a term used to describe:

• The study of human evolution

• A dislike for mankind

• Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities

• The belief in multiple gods

A "beneficiary" is someone who:

• Benefits from something

• Donates to charity

• Requires assistance

• Offers legal advice

To "careen" means to:

• Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way

• Care deeply for someone

• Repair a ship

• Lean to one side

"Aplomb" is best defined as:

• Confusion

• Self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation

• A type of fruit

• A musical term indicating a pause

The word "guile" means:

• Strength

• Sincerity

• Clever or cunning intelligence

• Guilt or remorse

A "modicum" refers to:

• A large amount

• A small portion or limited quantity

• A modern style of art

• A type of musical scale