Vocabulary Quiz

Which word from the list means "lasting for a very short time"?

• Inevitable

• Ephemeral

• Jubilation

• Florid

What is the term for "a person who is skilled at speaking or writing"?

• Orator

• Taciturn

• Lobbyist

• Conformist

Which word describes something that is "not able to exist or work with another"?

• Compatible

• Incompatible

• Benevolent

• Disdain

What does the word "prudent" mean?

• Rash

• Impetuous

• Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

• Impulsive

Which word means "showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously"?

• Sagacity

• Florid

• Disdain

• Nonchalant

What is the meaning of "hackneyed"?

• Original

• Unique

• Lacking significance through having been overused

• Fresh

Which word means "excessively abundant"?

• Sparse

• Superfluous

• Meager

• Insufficient

What does "restrained" mean?

• Uncontrolled

• Excessive

• Characterized by reserve or moderation

• Flamboyant

Which word means "feeling or showing no interest or enthusiasm"?

• Nonchalant

• Passionate

• Excitable

• Zealous

What does the word "empathy" mean?

• Indifference to others

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• Self-centeredness

• Antipathy