AVID Vocabulary March 7 Quiz

Please select the best definition for cache.

• A type of shoe
• A type of dessert
• A type of bird
• A storage component that stores data for quick access

Mary seemed a bit slow and relaxed. Which definition best describes would languid?

• energetic
• anxious
• calm or laid-back
• agitated

Enigmatic is described as...

• Mysterious or puzzling
• Transparent or straightforward
• Clear or obvious
• Evident or self-explanatory

If someone is pious they are...

• devoutly religious or showing reverence for a deity
• indifferent to religion
• atheistic
• irreverent towards deities

What is the best definition of congenial?

• Exciting, thrilling, and adventurous
• Pleasant, friendly, and enjoyable
• Unpleasant, hostile, and boring
• Rude, impolite, and disrespectful

Tractable means...

• Challenging to control
• Uncontrollable
• Easily managed or controlled
• Difficult to manage

A cantankerous person is...

• happy, cooperative, friendly
• quiet, reserved, introverted
• bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
• energetic, outgoing, sociable

The smell of fried chicken permeated the kitchen. What does permeate mean?

• To jump high in the air
• To freeze solid
• To disappear suddenly
• To spread throughout or pervade.

What kind of student is an exemplary student?

• An exemplary student is one who consistently demonstrates outstanding qualities such as dedication, hard work, curiosity, critical thinking, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• An exemplary student is one who cheats on exams
• An exemplary student is one who always procrastinates and never studies
• An exemplary student is one who never attends classes

What is the best definition of insipid?

• tasty
• flavorful
• spicy
• lacking flavor or zest