Vocabulary Quiz S, T, U

What does the term "Salacious" mean?

• Involving betrayal or deception

• Having an undue interest in sexual matters

• Being calm and free from disturbance

• Capable of gripping something firmly

What is the meaning of "Schism"?

• A spoken word or statement

• A final demand or statement of terms

• A split or division between strongly opposed sections

• Present everywhere

The term "Semantics" is best defined as:

• The study of meaning in words

• A mark of disgrace

• Overconfidence of knowledge but poorly informed

• Uncommunicative in speech

What does "Sophomoric" imply?

• Tranquil and calm

• Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed

• Involving betrayal

• Found everywhere

Which term describes being reserved or uncommunicative in speech?

• Taciturn

• Tenacious

• Treacherous

• Ubiquitous

What does "Tenacity" refer to?

• The ability to prevent someone from accomplishing something

• The quality of being calm

• The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly

• Guilty of betrayal

Define "Ubiquitous."

• Designed to be useful

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

• A final demand or statement of terms

• A spoken word or statement

What does "Ultimatum" mean?

• A mark of disgrace

• A final demand or statement of terms

• Offense or annoyance

• Tranquil and calm

Which term means "offense or annoyance"?

• Utilitarian

• Utterance

• Umbrage

• Tranquil

What is the definition of "Utilitarian"?

• A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound

• Designed to be useful or practical

• Capable of gripping something firmly

• Involving betrayal or deception