DE LSU voc quiz week 15

What does the word "yeoman" refer to?

• A member of a powerful political group

• A craftsman specializing in a particular trade

• A man holding and cultivating a small landed estate

• A young nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight

Which word describes being characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion?

• Garrulous

• Tempestuous

• Placid

• Stoic

The term "pecuniary" is related to what?

• Education

• Money

• Health

• Law

What does "nonsectarian" mean?

• Not affiliated with or restricted to a particular religious group

• Belonging to a specific sect

• Practicing multiple religions

• Opposed to religious beliefs

What does it mean to "inculcate" something?

• To remove or extract

• To instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction

• To ignore or neglect

• To celebrate or honor

The word "jejune" is best defined as:

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Devoid of significance or interest

• Extremely complex and difficult to follow

• Rich in flavor and spices

What does "gerrymander" refer to?

• To divide a region into separate political units to give one group an advantage

• To unite different territories into one political entity

• To change the legal status of a particular group

• To manipulate financial records for personal gain

"Nihilism" is the belief that:

• Life is inherently meaningful and purposeful

• All religious and moral principles are to be rejected, as life is meaningless

• The universe is governed by natural laws

• Historical events are predetermined by fate

What does it mean to "kowtow"?

• To stand firm and refuse to give in

• To act in an excessively subservient manner

• To engage in a physical confrontation

• To travel extensively and without a clear destination

The word "obsequious" is best described as:

• Independent and self-reliant

• Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

• Disobedient and rebellious

• Uninterested and apathetic