Vocabulary Quiz - Lesson 5

What does the word 'cynical' mean?

• To pronounce clearly

• Doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives; skeptical

• A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people

• Young and inexperienced; immature

What is the definition of 'impediment'?

• To make poor

• Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy

• Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle

• To show great respect for

What is the meaning of 'sagacious'?

• To think about or make guesses

• To get smaller, dimmer, or weaker; to near an end

• Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food

• Showing sound judgment; wise

What does 'voracious' refer to?

• Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food

• To engage in a risky business venture

• Greatly eager

• To state; to announce

What is the definition of 'strife'?

• Conflict or struggle

• Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy

• To show great respect for

• To take away

Despite his intelligence, his 'callow' nature often led him to

make impulsive decisions without considering the consequences.

• inexperienced or immature
• experienced or mature
• knowledgeable or wise
• sophisticated or refined

A person living during the same period as another is?

• Contemporary
• Predecessor
• Future
• Past

What is the meaning of 'cynical'?

• Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
• Believing that people are motivated purely by selflessness; trusting of human sincerity or integrity.
• Being indifferent to the needs and feelings of others; lacking empathy.
• Having a positive outlook on life; optimistic about human nature.

What is the definition of 'despot'?

• A ruler with absolute power, often cruel or oppressive.
• A musical instrument
• A type of fruit
• A form of government

To 'enunciate' is to?

• whisper loudly
• mumble incoherently
• pronounce words clearly and distinctly
• speak in a low voice