Vocab Pop Quiz

What does the word "pulchritudinous" mean?

• Relating to financial matters

• Causing great horror or fear

• Physically beautiful

• Extremely complicated

Which of the following words is the antonym of "obfuscate"?

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Darken

• Confuse

What does "sesquipedalian" mean?

• A person who uses long words

• A type of ancient Roman ship

• A small, quick bird

• A rare mineral found in caves

The word "quixotic" is closest in meaning to which of the following?

• Practical

• Realistic

• Idealistic and unrealistic

• Quick and efficient

What does the term "mellifluous" mean?

• Sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

• Bitter and harsh

• Thick and sticky

• Light and airy

What does the term "sonorous" mean?

• Full, deep, or rich in sound

• Quiet and soft

• Sharp and piercing

• Flat and dull

What is the meaning of the word "resonant"?

• Having a full, deep, or rich sound

• Being silent and still

• High-pitched and shrill

• Monotonous and boring