Vocabulary Quiz 5

What is the meaning of the word "convoluted"?

• a) Straightforward

• b) Extremely complex and difficult to follow

• c) Simple

• d) Uncomplicated

What is the meaning of the word "cordial"?

• a) Hostile

• b) Warm and friendly

• c) Aloof

• d) Distant

What is the meaning of the word "corpulent"?

• a) Lean

• b) Fat; having a large, bulky body

• c) Slender

• d) Thin

What is the meaning of the word "deference"?

• a) Disrespect

• b) Humble submission and respect

• c) Arrogance

• d) Impudence

What is the meaning of the word "debilitate"?

• a) Strengthen

• b) Make (someone) weak and infirm

• c) Fortify

• d) Invigorate

What is the meaning of the word "debacle"?

• a) Success

• b) A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco

• c) Victory

• d) Triumph

What is the meaning of the word "defunct"?

• a) Active

• b) No longer existing or functioning

• c) Operational

• d) Functioning

What is the meaning of the word "copious"?

• a) Sparse

• b) Abundant in supply or quantity

• c) Scarce

• d) Limited

What is the meaning of the word "corroborate"?

• a) Contradict

• b) Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

• c) Disprove

• d) Invalidate

What is the meaning of the word "cursory"?

• a) Thorough

• b) Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

• c) Detailed

• d) Comprehensive