Vocabulary Quiz honors

Mr. Brown's neighbors describe him as 'Cantankerous'. What does this mean?

• Capable of being perceived by the senses

• Angered at something unjust or wrong

• Having a difficult and contrary disposition

• Generous and understanding

During a town hall meeting, when the mayor announced the new tax increase, how did the residents most likely feel?

• Enjoying of other peoples’ company

• Angered at something unjust or wrong

• Ordinary, often boring

• In a tough position

In an art gallery, two paintings are Juxtaposed to highlight their contrasting features. What does 'Juxtapose' mean in this context?

• To shorten

• To place side by side

• Unable to be affected by

• Generous and understanding

At a lively party, who is most likely to be found engaging with a large group of people, enjoying their company?

• Gregarious

• Magnanimous

• Mundane

• Impervious

During a charity event, who is most likely to be described as 'Magnanimous'?

• The person arguing over the event's schedule

• The attendee who finds the event ordinary and boring

• The donor who generously supports the cause, understanding its needs and showing tolerance towards any mishaps

• The guest who can taste the difference between the various dishes served

During a typical day at the office, which task is considered 'Mundane'?

• Presenting a new innovative project to the team

• Negotiating a deal with a new client

• Sorting through emails and filing paperwork

• Brainstorming ideas for a marketing strategy

During a medical examination, the doctor described a lump as 'Palpable'. What does 'Palpable' mean?

• Unable to be affected by

• To shorten

• Capable of being perceived by the senses

• Enjoying of other peoples’ company

After heavy rainfall, the hiking trail turned into a __________, making it difficult for hikers to pass through.

• Juxtapose

• Quagmire

• truncate

What does 'Truncate' mean?

• To shorten

• To place side by side

• Generous and understanding and tolerant

• Ordinary, often boring

What does 'Impervious' mean when describing a material's ability to resist water damage?

• To place side by side

• Unable to be affected by

• In a tough position

• Capable of being perceived by the senses