Vocabulary Power Plus Book 1 Lesson 12

What does the word "deluge" most closely mean?

• Drought

• Flood

• Light rain

• Snowstorm

Which of the following words is an antonym for "catholic" in the sense of having broad or wide-ranging tastes or interests?

• Universal

• Narrow-minded

• Eclectic

• Inclusive

If something is described as "eerie," it is:

• Comforting

• Strange and frightening

• Bright and cheerful

• Loud and clear

The word "martial" relates to:

• Marriage

• War

• Markets

• Arts

"Anthropomorphic" is best defined as:

• Lacking human characteristics

• Attributing human traits to non-human entities

• Studying human behavior

• Ignoring human qualities

A "beneficiary" is someone who:

• Benefits from something

• Suffers a loss

• Donates to a cause

• Challenges a will

To "careen" means to:

• Move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way

• Care deeply for someone

• Repair a ship

• Lean to one side

"Aplomb" is best described as:

• Confusion

• Self-confidence

• Hesitation

• Weakness

"Guile" refers to:

• Honesty

• Sly or cunning intelligence

• Brute strength

• Openness

A "modicum" of something means:

• A vast amount

• A small portion

• An exact measurement

• A theoretical concept