Chapter 10 Pop Qiuz

The disease spread insidiously, with subtle symptoms that went unnoticed until it was too late for effective treatment. What does insidiously mean?

• in a gradual, subtle way
• randomly and unpredictably
• slowly and steadily
• abruptly and noticeably

·         Signing the contract was an irrevocable decision; once done, there was no turning back. What does irrevocable mean?

• Can be easily changed
• Temporary decision
• Subject to reversal
• Cannot be changed or reversed

·         The city’s cuisine was multifarious, offering a delightful array of flavors from different cultures and traditions. What does multifarious mean ?

• having many different parts, elements, or forms
• uniform
• monotonous
• homogeneous

·         The insurgent group launched an attack against the government forces, aiming to overthrow the existing regime. What does insurgent mean?

• A person or group that supports civil authority
• A person or group that promotes peace and harmony
• A person or group that advocates for government policies
• A person or group that revolts against civil authority or an established government.

·         In a fencing match, the skilled fencer made a feint, pretending to attack from one side but swiftly striking from the other, catching the opponent off guard. What does feint mean ?

• To make a loud noise to distract the opponent
• To gracefully dodge an attack
• To apologize for a mistake during the match
• To make a deceptive or distracting movement

·         Despite numerous attempts to quit, he remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit. What does inveterate mean?

• Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
• Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is short-lived and likely to change.
• Being a beginner or novice in a particular activity or field.
• Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is flexible and adaptable.

·         The passionate speaker gesticulated wildly with their hands, emphasizing each point during the heated debate. What does gesticulated mean?

• To dance gracefully
• To make gestures
• To whisper quietly
• To sit still and silent

The modern art piece seemed incongruous in the classical museum, as its abstract shapes clashed with the elegant surroundings. What does incongruous mean ?

• Colorful and vibrant
• Harmonious and fitting well with the surroundings
• Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
• Traditional and conventional

The city’s cuisine was multifarious, offering a delightful array of flavors from different cultures and traditions. What does multifarious mean?

• lacking different cultural influences
• having a single flavor
• having many different parts, elements, or forms
• limited in variety

·         Curiosity is inherently human; our desire to explore and learn drives us to seek knowledge. What does inherently mean?

• artificially
• spontaneously
• externally
• existing as a natural or essential characteristic