Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Soliloquy" refer to?

• A loud public speech

• The utterance of a character who is talking to himself or herself in a drama

• A conversation between two characters

• A monologue delivered in the presence of other characters

What is the meaning of "Pensive"?

• Extremely happy and excited

• Dreamily thoughtful

• Filled with anger

• Indifferent and unresponsive

What does "Vial" refer to?

• A type of musical instrument

• A small container for liquids

• A tool used for measuring

• A piece of laboratory equipment

What does "Enjoined" mean?

• To forbid by law

• To instruct or urge someone to do something

• To enjoy a particular right or privilege

• To join together pieces of material

Which of the following best describes the word "Wayward"?

• Obedient and predictable

• Disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

• Moving in a forward direction

• Extremely cautious and careful

What does "Dismal" mean?

• Bright and cheerful

• Causing gloom or misery

• Extremely loud and noisy

• Full of excitement and adventure

What is the meaning of "Loathsome"?

• Highly respectable and honorable

• Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

• Deserving sympathy and compassion

• Easy to love and care for

What does "Warrant" mean in this context?

• A document issued by a legal or government official

• To justify or deserve

• To guarantee the quality of a product

• To provide housing or accommodation

What does "Behoove" mean?

• To behave in a particular way

• To be appropriate or necessary

• To hover or float in the air

• To involve oneself in a difficult situation

What is the meaning of "Abate"?

• To increase rapidly

• To remain constant and unchanging

• To lessen in violence or intensity

• To separate into parts