Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz

What does the word "illicit" mean?

• Legal and approved

• Not allowed by law or rules

• To draw out or bring forth

• A small amount

What does the word "elicit" mean?

• To provoke or produce a reaction or response

• Illegal or forbidden

• A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

• Awkward or lacking social graces

What is a "junta"?

• A small group ruling a country after a coup

• A legal document

• A type of dance

• A small amount of something

What does "gauche" mean?

• Right or correct

• Lacking ease or grace; socially awkward

• A small, elite group

• To gather or collect

What does "modicum" mean?

• A large quantity

• A standard or principle

• A small portion or limited quantity

• To use effectively

What does it mean to "wield" something?

• To carry or hold

• To use (a weapon or tool) effectively

• To lose or misplace

• To argue against

What does "trounce" mean?

• To tie or bind

• To defeat heavily in a contest

• To agree or consent

• To walk or move leisurely

What does "terse" mean?

• Long and detailed

• Sparing in the use of words; abrupt

• Extremely loud and noisy

• Bright and colorful

What does it mean to "refute" something?

• To agree with

• To prove to be wrong or false

• To repeat or copy

• To request or ask for

What does "paramount" mean?

• Of least importance

• More than enough; abundant

• Of the highest importance; supreme

• Related to the sea or ships