Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "advocate" mean?

• to give up or give in.

• to publicly recommend or support.

• to gradually move beyond acceptable limits.

• to reach the point of highest development.

What is the meaning of "benign"?

• not harmful.

• full of or shedding light.

• a feeling of fear or agitation.

• a select group that is superior.

Which word means "full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark"?

• luminous.

• vilify.

• preposterous.

• capacious.

What does "vilify" mean?

• to show or illustrate by example.

• to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

• to give out proportionately.

• to increase the size or amount of something.

What is the definition of "ornate"?

• a picture of a long scene or place.

• made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.

• a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

• to give up or give in.

What does "preposterous" mean?

• contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

• a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

• a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

• working hard and carefully to do things well.

Which word means "of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe"?

• sublime.

• tirade.

• pseudonym.

• eccentric.

What is the meaning of "tirade"?

• a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.

• a struggle with or work hard to deal with or overcome a difficulty or challenge.

• a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.

• to show or illustrate by example.

What does "pseudonym" refer to?

• a picture of a long scene or place.

• a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

• a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

• to give up or give in.

What is the definition of "trepidation"?

• struggle with or work hard to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or challenge).

• (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

• a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

• a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.