Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "cynic" mean?

• someone who is optimistic about the future

• someone who is critical of the motives of others

• someone who easily believes what they are told

• someone who is indifferent to politics

Which of the following is a synonym for "cynic" as used in the learning material?

• believer

• supporter

• questioner

• enthusiast

What is a promontory?

• A) A deep valley

• B) A natural elevation

• C) A wide plain

• D) An underground cave

Which of the following is a synonym for promontory?

• A) Mountain

• B) Plateau

• C) Peninsula

• D) Canyon

What does the word "turgid" mean?

• Simple and plain

• Clear and transparent

• Ostentatiously lofty in style

• Quiet and reserved

Which of the following is a synonym for "turgid" as used in the learning material?

• Deflated

• Bloated

• Shrunken

• Compressed

What is the meaning of the word "decorum"?

• Disorderly behavior

• Propriety in manners and conduct

• A type of decoration

• A historical period

Which of the following is a synonym for "decorum"?

• Chaos

• Etiquette

• Disrespect

• Confusion

What does the word "innocuous" mean?

• Extremely harmful

• Not injurious to physical or mental health

• Full of danger

• Highly toxic

Which of the following is a synonym for "innocuous" as used in the learning material?

• Dangerous

• Painless

• Aggressive

• Spicy