Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Pique" mean?

• To stimulate interest or curiosity

• A deep fissure in the earth

• To make a journey by foot

• To settle a dispute through the decision of an arbitrator

Which word refers to a situation or task that is long and tiresome?

• Tedious

• Adequate

• Revelry

• Menial

What is the meaning of the word "Abyss"?

• A state of being extremely distressed

• A deep fissure in the earth, a bottomless pit

• A person who is weak and delicate

• To take part in noisy festivities

Which word means to act as a judge in a dispute between others?

• Cherish

• Arbitrate

• Intimidate

• Recite

What does "Attribute" refer to?

• A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something

• To feel or express great love for; treasure

• To make someone afraid or less confident

• To read something aloud from memory

What does the word "Pique" mean?

• A) A feeling of happiness and contentment.

• B) A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride.

• C) A state of confusion or uncertainty.

• D) A sudden outburst of anger.

What does the word "tedious" mean?

• Something that is quick and easy

• Something that is dull and tiresome

• Something that is exciting and fun

• Something that is temporary and short-lived

Which of the following best defines the word "permanent"?

• Something that changes frequently

• Something that is unpredictable

• Something that lasts for an everlasting period and does not go away

• Something that is fragile and easily broken

What does the word "Proficient" mean?

• Lacking skill or ability

• Very good at doing something especially through practice

• A beginner in learning

• Unaware or uninformed about something

What does the word "intervene" mean?

• To support one side in an argument

• To get in the way or to be in the middle of an argument or disagreement

• To observe an argument without getting involved

• To end an argument peacefully