Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "thwarted" mean?

• To support someone in their goals

• To prevent someone from accomplishing something

• To agree with someone's opinion

• To provide assistance

What is the meaning of "adversarial"?

• Relating to peaceful cooperation

• Relating to friendly support

• Relating to hostile opposition

• Relating to mutual agreement

What does "apprehension" refer to?

• Confidence about the future

• Indifference to situations

• Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

• Excitement for upcoming events

The term "complacent" best describes someone who is:

• Self-satisfied; overly content

• Extremely worried and anxious

• Very diligent and hard-working

• Eager to take on new challenges

What does "indifference" imply?

• A strong preference or liking

• Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

• A high level of enthusiasm

• Deep emotional involvement

How is the word "manifest" used?

• To hide or conceal a quality or feeling

• To display or show a quality or feeling by one's acts or appearance

• To manipulate or control a situation

• To predict or foretell a future event

What does "empirical" mean?

• Based on theoretical knowledge

• Based on observation or experiment

• Based on pure imagination

• Based on historical records

The word "ignominious" is best associated with:

• Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

• Achieving great honor and accolades

• Being unknown or obscure

• Having a neutral or indifferent reputation

What does "petulant" describe?

• Being calm and composed

• Being easily irritated or annoyed

• Being patient and understanding

• Being joyful and cheerful

What does it mean to "repudiate" something?

• To confirm the validity of

• To reject the validity of

• To question the importance of

• To endorse or support