Weekly Vocab Les. 12 Honors

How would you define the word "implausible"?

• easy to understand or comprehend

• not believable or acceptable

• causing great excitement or interest

• having a natural talent or ability

If there is a "profusion" of something, it means there is:

• a lack or scarcity of it

• a temporary absence of it

• great quantity; abundance

• a hidden or secret supply of it

Which of the following words means "lasting a long time or recurring often; continuing"?

• chronic

• clairvoyance

• impartial

• implausible

What does the term "clairvoyance" refer to?

• the alleged power to see things not present to the senses

• a state of extreme happiness or joy

• the ability to predict future events accurately

• the fear of enclosed spaces

If something is done "inadvertently," it means that it was:

• carefully planned and executed

• performed with great enthusiasm and passion

• accidental or unintentional; not on purpose

• the result of deliberate and intentional actions

What does the term "sycophant" refer to?

• someone who attempts to win favor through flattery of a superior

• a type of musical instrument

• a person who is skilled in multiple languages

• an individual with exceptional leadership qualities

In military terms, what does "vanguard" mean?

• the soldiers placed in the back for protection

• the highest-ranking officer in an army

• the official who oversees military operations

• front or leading position in an army or movement

How would you describe something that is "tawdry"?

• elegant and sophisticated

• practical and functional

• cheap and gaudy; showy; sleazy

• delicate and fragile

What does the word "prodigious" mean?

• causing discomfort or uneasiness

• expressing deep sadness or sorrow

• wonderful or amazing; of great size, power, or extent

• showing great kindness and generosity

Which of the following words describes someone who is making an exaggerated show of dignity or self-importance?

• pretentious

• prodigious

• profusion

• sycophant