Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abortive" mean?

• Highly successful

• Failing to produce the intended result

• Related to surgery

• Causing damage

What is the meaning of "bruit"?

• To keep a secret

• To spread news or rumors widely

• To repair something

• To close a company

The word "contumelious" is used to describe behavior that is:

• Polite and respectful

• Degrading or insulting

• Continuous and unending

• Equal and fair

What does "dictum" refer to?

• A long and detailed speech

• A religious doctrine

• A short saying or an authoritative statement

• A legal document

What does it mean to "ensconce" someone?

• To entertain them

• To educate them

• To establish or settle them in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

• To escort them to a public event

Which word describes attacking the beliefs, customs, and opinions most people accept?

• Iconoclastic

• Traditional

• Conformist

• Conservative

What does "in medias res" mean in the context of a literary device?

• At the end of the story

• In the middle of things

• With detailed descriptions

• In a peaceful setting

What does "internecine" mean?

• Internationally recognized

• Mutually beneficial

• Mutually destructive

• Between families

The word "maladroit" describes someone who is:

• Skillful and competent

• Ineffective or incompetent; awkward

• Malicious and harmful

• Sick and in need of aid

What does "maudlin" mean?

• Joyful and lively

• Expressing too much emotion in a foolish or annoying way

• Calm and composed

• Serious and thoughtful