Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "audacious" mean?

• To seize by force

• Willing to take risks; daring

• To give a picture of; to describe

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

Match the following definitions with the correct word.

• What is the meaning of "meticulous" as used in the text?

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

• What is the meaning of "initiate" as used in the text?

• To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

• What is the meaning of "confiscate" as used in the text?

• To start out; to begin

• What is the meaning of "inkling" as used in the text?

• Thorough; careful

"Conscientious" best defines as (a)   .

• Willing to take risks; daring
• Honest; principled
• To go on board a ship or airplane a
• To give a picture of; to describe

What does "depict" mean according to the study material?

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

• To seize by force

• To start out; to begin

• To give a picture of; to describe

Choose the correct definition for "embark" from the options below.

• To give a picture of; to describe

• To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

• To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage

• Willing to take risks; daring

What is an "inkling" as defined in the document?

• To start out; to begin

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

• Thorough; careful

• To seize by force

What does the word "lackadaisical" mean?

• Showing a lot of spirit and enthusiasm

• Showing little spirit or enthusiasm

• Being very careful and meticulous

• Stealing small amounts repeatedly

The meaning of "mutiny" as a noun is (a)   .

• A peaceful compromise
• A deliberate refusal to obey orders
• A plentiful supply
• A sharp criticism

To pilfer means (a)   .

• To criticize strongly
• To cause continuing anger
• To steal repeatedly small amounts o
• To show judgment and wisdom

What does "profusion" refer to?

• A lack of enthusiasm

• A deliberate refusal to obey

• A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount

• A careful avoidance of risk