DE Vocabulary Quiz week 11

What does the word "abrogate" mean?

• To confirm or ratify

• To repeal or do away with

• To argue in favor of

• To create or establish

What is the meaning of "abstruse"?

• Clear and easy to understand

• Difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to ordinary understanding

• Superficial or shallow

• Direct and to the point

What does "alacrity" refer to?

• Hesitation and reluctance

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

• Slowness and laziness

• Confusion and chaos

The word "belie" is best defined as:

• To support or back up

• To try to win the love of; to woo

• To betray or deceive

• To confirm or acknowledge

What does "bellicose" mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

• Weak and feeble

• Friendly and sociable

The term "bowdlerize" is defined as:

• To embellish or exaggerate

• To clarify or explain

• To remove material that is considered improper or offensive

• To restore or reconstruct

What is the meaning of "chicanery"?

• The use of flattery to achieve a goal

• The use of force to achieve a goal

• The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

• The use of honesty to achieve a goal

How would you define "churlish"?

• Polite, friendly, and considerate

• Rude, unfriendly, unpleasant

• Intelligent and knowledgeable

• Generous and giving

What does "enervate" mean?

• To energize or invigorate

• To lessen the vitality or strength of

• To enlighten or inform

• To confuse or perplex

The word "fatuous" best describes someone who is:

• Wise and prudent

• Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner

• Arrogant and haughty

• Humble and modest