Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Argumentation" refer to?

• A systematic interpretation or explanation of a specific topic

• A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood

• The act of distributing things into classes or categories

• Having or showing arrogant superiority

What is the meaning of "Assert"?

• To make reference to

• To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• To turn away from by persuasion

• To behave unnaturally or affectedly

What does "Classification" mean?

• The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression

• Lacking wit or imagination

• The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

• Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

What is the definition of "Comparative"?

• Showing modest reserve

• Relating to or based on or involving comparison

• An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

• Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

What does "Denotation" refer to?

• A descriptive word or phrase

• The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression

• Having or showing arrogant superiority and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• Determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

What does it mean to "Dissuade" someone?

• To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• To make reference to

• To turn away from by persuasion

• To behave unnaturally or affectedly

What is an "Exposition"?

• A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood

• A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

• The act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type

• Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow

What does "Capricious" mean?

• Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

• Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• Showing modest reserve

• Lacking wit or imagination

What does "Prevaricate" mean?

• To be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

• To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

• To turn away from by persuasion

• To behave unnaturally or affectedly

What does "Supercilious" mean?

• Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• Showing modest reserve

• An inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh

• Determined by conditions or circumstances that follow