Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "acquiesced" mean?

• to agree enthusiastically

• to accept something reluctantly but without protest

• to completely reject a proposal

• to argue in favor of something

What is the meaning of "abased"?

• to be honored

• to be promoted

• to be belittled or degraded

• to be celebrated

What does "aversion" refer to?

• a strong attraction to something

• a mild interest in something

• indifference to something

• a strong dislike to something

What does "benevolent" mean?

• well meaning and kindly

• malevolent and harmful

• indifferent and uncaring

• selfish and greedy

What is "bias"?

• a balanced perspective

• prejudice in favor of or against something

• a factual statement

• a legal judgment

What does "cajoled" mean?

• to force someone to do something

• to persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

• to trick someone into doing something

• to threaten someone into doing something

What is the meaning of "conciliatory"?

• intended to provoke or incite anger

• intended to cause confusion

• intended to likely to placate or pacify

• intended to challenge or confront

What does "dearth" mean?

• an abundance of something

• a lack or shortage of something

• the right amount of something

• a new discovery of something

What does "emaciated" mean?

• unnaturally thin due to illness or lack of food

• well-fed and healthy

• slightly overweight

• muscular and fit

What does "emollient" refer to?

• causing irritation

• having the quality of softening or soothing the skin

• drying out the skin

• improving mental health