Vocabulary Quiz (SR-spring-2024-pt.1)

What does 'Expostulate' mean?

• To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

• To make a violent attack in words

• A general pardon for an offense against a government

• To steal something that has been given into one's trust

What does 'Inveigh' mean?

• Courteous and pleasant, sociable

• Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct

• A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding

• To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

What does 'Peculate' mean?

• Persistent, showing industry and determination

• Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

• To steal something that has been given into one's trust; to take improperly for one's own use

• A general pardon for an offense against a government

What does 'Affable' mean?

• Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct

• Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

• A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior

• To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

What does 'Sedulous' mean?

• Persistent, showing industry and determination

• To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

• To steal something that has been given into one's trust

• A general pardon for an offense against a government

What does 'Amnesty' mean?

• A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior

• Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct

• A general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution

• Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

What does 'Caveat' mean?

• To make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval

• A general pardon for an offense against a government

• A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding or discourage behavior

• Persistent, showing industry and determination

What does 'Straitlaced' mean?

• Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

• To attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning

• To steal something that has been given into one's trust

• Extremely strict in regard to moral standards and conduct; prudish, puritanical