Vocabulary List #3

What does the word "depravity" mean?

• A) A state of extreme poverty

• B) Moral corruption

• C) A deep ravine or abyss

• D) A type of government

What does the adjective "banal" mean?

• New and original

• Complicated and difficult

• Overused and unoriginal

• Exciting and interesting

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "banal."

• She discovered a banal species of bird in the rainforest.

• His artwork is known for its banal complexity and depth.

• He made some banal remarks about the weather.

• The scientist made a banal breakthrough in her research.

What does the word "austere" mean?

• Luxurious and elaborate

• Plain, harsh, and severe

• Cheerful and colorful

• Soft and gentle

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "austere."

• The austere decorations made the room look vibrant and lively.

• The party was known for its austere abundance of food and entertainment.

• Many of the problems stem from austere administrative budgets imposed by Congress over the past decade.

• She wore an austere dress with many sparkling sequins and bright colors.

What does the verb "temper" mean?

• To heat up and harden

• To dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else; To moderate

• To mix two substances thoroughly

• To increase the intensity of something

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the verb "temper."

• The chef tempered the eggs with a pinch of salt.

• The athlete tempered his muscles before the race.

• The mother tempered the argument between her children by talking calmly and rationally.

• The sun tempered the surface of the lake with its warmth.

What does the word "censure" mean?

• To praise enthusiastically

• To criticize severely

• To ignore completely

• To forgive quickly

Choose the sentence that uses the word "censure" correctly.

• He was censured by the committee for his failure to report the problem.

• She was censured for her outstanding performance in the play.

• The athlete was censured after winning the championship.

• The student was censured for submitting the project on time.

What does the word "extol" mean?

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore completely

• To praise lavishly

• To understand deeply