Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "abase"?

• To elevate in esteem

• To move to action

• To lower in esteem, degrade

• To turn aside, turn away

Which of the following is a synonym for "actuate"?

• Provoke

• Elevate

• Deflect

• Shock

What does the word "avert" mean?

• To be rude and unrefined

• To be the main impact or force

• To turn aside, turn away; to prevent, avoid

• To engage in fighting

Which of the following is an antonym for "boorish"?

• Clumsy

• Urbane

• Crude

• Uncouth

What is the definition of "brunt"?

• A fighter

• The main impact, force, or burden

• A rude behavior

• An action to impel

Which word describes someone engaged in fighting?

• Abase

• Actuate

• Avert

• Combatant

What does the word "dormant" mean?

• Active and lively

• In a state of suspension; sleeping

• Doubtful or uncertain

• A loud speech

Which of the following is a synonym for "dubious"?

• Reliable

• Questionable

• Positive

• Awake

The word "harangue" can be used as a verb to describe:

• Feeling remorse or sorrow

• Making a destructive raid

• Delivering a loud, ranting speech

• Being inactive or sleeping

What is the meaning of "harry" as a verb?

• To feel remorse

• To deceive or trick

• To make a destructive raid on; to torment, harass

• To be in a large military force