Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "acquiesce" mean?

• To reject firmly

• To accept without protest

• To question authority

• To argue vehemently

Which word describes someone as cheerful and lighthearted?

• Blithe

• Crestfallen

• Disheveled

• Garrulous

If someone is described as "crestfallen," how are they feeling?

• Elated

• Encouraged

• Discouraged

• Neat

What does "disheveled" refer to?

• Well-organized

• Neatly dressed

• Messy in appearance

• Quiet and reserved

What does "garrulous" mean?

• Silent

• Brief and to the point

• Talkative to the point of being annoying

• Humble

What is a "misnomer"?

• A well-chosen name

• A name that fits perfectly

• An unsuitable or misleading name

• A nickname given in affection

What does it mean to "profess" something?

• To deny

• To affirm openly

• To question

• To ignore

What is "retribution"?

• A reward

• A deserved punishment

• A financial gain

• A form of praise

Which word describes a sound that is full, deep, and rich?

• Garrulous

• Sonorous

• Misnomer

• Wastrel

What does "wastrel" mean?

• A hardworking individual

• A wealthy person

• A wasteful person

• A wise person