Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "beseech" mean?

• To express disbelief

• To ask earnestly; to beg

• To decorate with flowers

• To feel amazement or fear

What is the meaning of "consternation"?

• A feeling of satisfaction

• A type of decoration

• Amazement or fear that makes one feel confused

• A feeling of pride and scorn

Which of the following best defines "delectable"?

• Pleasing to the senses, especially to the sense of taste; delicious

• A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

• To pull off or out; to pick

• Much more than enough

What does "garland" refer to?

• A type of fabric

• A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

• A feeling of great pleasure

• A hasty decision

What does it mean to "gratify" someone?

• To show contempt

• To decorate with flowers

• To please or satisfy

• To give lavishly

The word "haughty" is best described as:

• Showing courage

• Giving freely

• Displaying too much pride in oneself and scorn for others

• Being in a state of confusion

What does "impetuous" mean?

• Delicious

• Inclined to act without thinking; hasty

• To beg earnestly

• To satisfy a request

What is the meaning of "lavish" as an adjective?

• Brave; courageous

• Much more than enough

• To beg earnestly

• To satisfy a request

What does the verb "pluck" mean?

• To decorate with flowers

• To give generously

• To pull off or out; to pick

• To show courage

Which of the following best defines "pluck" as a noun?

• A wreath or chain of leaves and flowers

• Courage; bravery

• A feeling of great pleasure

• A hasty decision