Vocabulary Quiz

Detriment means causing harm or damage.

• True

• False

Dexterous refers to being skillful and agile with the hands.

• True

• False

Discretion means the quality of behaving or speaking in a way that avoids causing offense or revealing private information.

• True

• False

Facetious describes behavior that is humorous or amusing in an inappropriate or sarcastic way.

• True

• False

Gregarious refers to being fond of company; sociable.

• True

• False

Optimum means the best or most favorable condition or situation.

• True

• False

Ostentatious means displaying wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is meant to impress others.

• True

• False

Scrupulous describes being careful, thorough, and attentive to detail.

• True

• False

Sensory pertains to the senses or sensation.

• True

• False

Vicarious means experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something oneself.

• True

• False