Vocab Quiz 11

What does the word "callous" mean?

• Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

• Extremely interested in something, to the point of obsession.

• Having a sharp edge or point.

• Capable of bending easily without breaking.

What is the definition of "covet"?

• To protect or shield from harm or danger.

• To desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others.

• To repair or fix something that is broken or damaged.

• To make or become less severe, serious, or painful.

What does "elicit" mean?

• To push someone into doing something; provoke.

• To bring or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

• To erase or remove completely.

• To engage in a prolonged and difficult struggle.

Choose the correct definition of "inane".

• Lacking significance, meaning, or point; silly.

• Extremely complicated and difficult to follow.

• Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

• Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

What does "insidious" mean?

• Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

• Capable of causing burns or corrosion.

• Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

• Involving an amount of effort that is oppressively burdensome.

What is the definition of "instigate"?

• To make amends or reparation.

• To bring about or initiate (an action or event).

• To follow as a result or consequence.

• To decrease in intensity, magnitude, or strength.

Choose the correct definition of "noxious".

• Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

• Extremely beautiful and delicate.

• Having a smooth, agreeable texture or taste.

• Capable of moving or being moved freely or easily.

What does "pert" mean?

• Attractively lively or cheeky.

• Deeply respectful.

• Extremely sad and despairing.

• Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

What is the definition of "plethora"?

• A state of extreme poverty or destitution.

• A large or excessive amount of something.

• A small, exclusive group of people.

• An absence or lack of something.

Choose the correct definition of "rife".

• Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.

• Of common occurrence; widespread.

• Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.

• Having a sharply strong taste or smell.