Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Pique" mean?

• To cause happiness

• To cause resentment, to provoke

• To question something

• To agree with someone

What is the study of linguistics about?

• The study of historical events

• The study of human behavior

• The scientific study of the structure, sounds and meaning of language

• The study of mathematical theories

What does "Plebian" refer to?

• A noble person

• A commoner, one from the lower class

• A type of ancient currency

• A historical monument

What does "Precocious" mean?

• Showing a lack of development

• Being very cautious

• Showing early development, especially mental

• Being very tall for one's age

What does "Predatory" mean?

• Inclined to create something

• Inclined to pray on others

• Inclined to study predators

• Inclined to protect others

What does "Prowess" refer to?

• A type of illness

• Superior skill or ability

• A feeling of powerlessness

• A type of clothing

What does "Pugnacious" mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome

• Very intelligent

• Extremely lazy

What does "Purloin" mean?

• To borrow indefinitely

• To purchase

• To donate

• To steal

What does "Pusillanimous" mean?

• Brave and courageous

• Cowardly, fearful

• Extremely talkative

• Very persuasive

What does "Quell" mean?

• To encourage

• To question

• To put an end to, to quiet

• To start a fire