Vocabulary Quiz #4

The politician's equivocal statement left the audience puzzled about his true stance on the controversial issue. Equivocal most likely means...

• not easily understood or explained  

• luxurious or expensive

• always present

• a good example

The comedian's ______ jokes failed to get any laughter from the audience, as they made little sense.

• wan

• reproach

• inane

• reputed

Gatsby's parties were no small affair. In fact, they matched his _________________ lifestyle

• ubiquitous

• nuanced

• epitome

• sumptuous

In the modern era, smartphones have become _____________, with almost everyone owning or using one.

• penchant

• ubiquitous

• diminutive

• paramount

nuance means to...

• cause s strong reaction

• disapprove

• be the most important

• slight difference in meaning

Emily has a ____________ for reading mystery novels, often spending hours immersed in thrilling stories.

• penchant

• privy

• exemplary

• latter

Kanye West is a ____________ controversial person.

• nonchalant

• reputed

• diminutive

• nuance

The historic castle stands as the epitome of medieval architecture, representing a typical and ideal example of the era. Epitome most likely means...

• a typical or ideal example

• casual or unconcerned

• disapproving

• private

The team worked hard to improve their skills; ______________, they performed performed better in the following match.

• supercilious

• paramount

• consequently

• languid

Pick the word that does NOT have the same meaning. (the odd one out)

• thus

• hence

• therefore

• moreover