Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What does the word "esteem" mean?

• To ignore completely

• To hold in great respect or admiration

• To decrease in value

• To challenge or confront

What does the word "edict" refer to?

• A natural disaster

• A formal or authoritative proclamation

• A type of ancient building

• A method of painting

Which word best describes a situation that is "bleak"?

• Joyful

• Colorful

• Hopeless

• Prosperous

What does it mean to "rescind" something?

• To confirm it

• To repeat it

• To revoke, cancel, or repeal it

• To remember it

What is an "expulsion"?

• A type of experiment

• The process of joining a group

• The act of being forced to leave

• A method of solving problems

What does "irrevocable" mean?

• Easily changed

• Not capable of being changed

• Frequently occurring

• Rarely seen

What does "abyss" refer to?

• A shallow pond

• A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm

• A small hill

• A clear sky

What does "lucidity" mean?

• Confusion

• Brightness

• Clarity of expression or thought

• Darkness

What does it mean to "ascertain" something?

• To guess

• To forget

• To find something out for certain

• To ignore

What does "compulsory" mean?

• Optional

• Recommended

• Required by law or a rule

• Unnecessary