9H Week 25 Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'Garish' mean?

• Lack of knowledge or information.

• To express sorrow, grief, or regret.

• A violent, windy storm.

• Tastelessly showy or bright in color.

Which word describes 'Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing'?

• Calamity

• Eloquence

• Abhor

• Fickle

What is the meaning of 'Mangle'?

• A channel for conveying water or other fluid.

• To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing.

• To obtain or acquire something, especially with care or effort.

• Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense.

Which term refers to 'An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster'?

• Vengeance

• Purgatory

• Tempest

• Calamity

What does 'Fickle' mean?

• Not familiar or used to something.

• A place or state of suffering and torment, especially one that is temporary.

• Likely to change frequently, often without reason.

• Filled with love or admiration for someone or something.

If someone is "enamored" with something, what are they filled with?

• Love or admiration

• Sorrow or grief

• Ignorance

• Vengeance

What does "purgatory" refer to?

• A channel for conveying water or other fluid

• A violent, windy storm

• A place or state of suffering and torment

• Lack of familiarity with something

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing

• To obtain or acquire something

• To regard with disgust and hatred

• A violent, windy storm

What is a "conduit"?

• A tastelessly showy or bright color

• A severe mutilation or damage

• A channel for conveying water or other fluid

• Lack of knowledge or information

What does "tempest" refer to?

• Likely to change frequently without reason

• A place or state of suffering and torment

• A violent, windy storm

• Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense