Literature, vocab quiz 7

What does the word "abashed" mean?

• To exclude from a group

• Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

• To wash away impurities

• A person or thing carrying the blame for others

What is the meaning of "aloof"?

• Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

• Withdrawing, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

• To accomplish something by cleverness, good judgment, or skillful evasion

• An effect or consequence of some action or event

Which word describes being uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow?

• Genial

• Resolute

• Ambivalent

• Finesse

What does "articulate" mean when used as a verb?

• To introduce or cause to be taken in

• To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words

• To make over in good form

• To take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from

The word "bask" is best associated with which activity?

• To exclude from a group

• To wash away impurities

• To take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from

• To wave or flutter showily

What does the noun "defect" refer to?

• A pen name, name assumed by a writer

• An imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind

• A person or thing carrying the blame for others

• The process of getting rid of something or someone decisively

What does "flaunt" mean when used as a verb?

• To exclude from a group

• To pronounce distinctly

• To wave or flutter showily

• To wash away impurities

The adjective "forthright" is best defined as:

• Able to hold, keep, or recall

• Frank, direct, straightforward

• Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed

• Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

What does "genial" mean?

• To introduce or cause to be taken in

• Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm

• To exclude from a group

• To make over in good form

instill

• contradictory ideas about someone or something

• to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in

• delicate skill; tact and cleverness

• bold, determined; firm