Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "assurance" mean?

• A) A formal agreement

• B) A pledge and freedom from doubt

• C) A legal document

• D) A financial guarantee

What is the meaning of the word "asylum?"

• A) A place of danger

• B) A financial institution

• C) An institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety

• D) A school for higher education

What does the verb "console" mean?

• To make someone feel worse

• To comfort someone

• To ignore someone's feelings

• To cause someone pain

What does the verb "dilate" mean?

• To make or become smaller or narrower

• To make or become larger or wider; to expand upon

• To make or become more complex

• To make or become less significant

What does the word "dross" mean?

• A) A type of metal

• B) A valuable item

• C) Trash or waste products

• D) A spiritual belief

What does the verb "dwindle" mean?

• To increase rapidly

• To remain constant

• To lessen or diminish

• To appear suddenly

What does the adjective "flippant" mean?

• Showing a serious and respectful attitude

• Lacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy

• Extremely polite and helpful

• Full of detailed information and careful analysis

What does the word "immunity" mean?

• The ability to spread disease

• The state of being susceptible to disease

• Resistance to disease

• The process of aging

What does the verb "institute" mean?

• To finalize

• To establish, set up

• To terminate

• To decrease

Which of the following best defines "liability?"

• A benefit or advantage

• A debt or something disadvantageous

• A type of legal document

• A financial investment