Night Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "apathy" best describe in the context of human emotions?

• Intense fear

• Strong enthusiasm

• Lack of interest

• Sudden anger

Answer explanation

The term 'apathy' best describes a lack of interest in the context of human emotions, indicating a disinterest or indifference towards something.

The word "compulsory" most nearly means:

• Optional

• Mandatory

• Unnecessary

• Sporadic

Answer explanation

The word 'compulsory' means mandatory, not optional, unnecessary, or sporadic. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Mandatory'.

"Dysentery" in the medical field is best described as:

• A type of skin infection

• A severe headache

• An inflammation of the lungs

• An intestinal disease

Answer explanation

In the medical field, 'Dysentery' is best described as an intestinal disease, involving inflammation of the intestines.

An "edict" can be defined as:

• A formal command

• A casual suggestion

• A question

• An informal discussion

Answer explanation

An 'edict' is a formal command, making the correct choice 'A formal command'. It is a decree or official order issued by someone in authority.

"Fascism" is a political ideology that stands for:

• Complete freedom of the individual

• A democratic form of government

• Dictatorial power

• Economic equality

Answer explanation

Fascism stands for dictatorial power, not complete freedom of the individual, a democratic form of government, or economic equality.

The term "liberation" is best associated with:

• Captivity

• Freedom

• Restriction

• Confinement

Answer explanation

The term 'liberation' is best associated with 'Freedom' as it signifies the release from captivity or restriction.

A "Synagogue" is a place of worship for which religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Answer explanation

A 'Synagogue' is a place of worship for Judaism, making the correct answer Judaism.

The "Talmud" is primarily:

• A historical novel

• A sacred text in Islam

• A central text of Rabbinic Judaism

• A philosophical treatise in Hinduism

Answer explanation

The 'Talmud' is primarily a central text of Rabbinic Judaism, containing teachings and interpretations of Jewish law and tradition.

To "annihilate" something means to:

• Preserve it

• Create it

• Destroy it completely

• Ignore it

Answer explanation

To 'annihilate' something means to destroy it completely, making the correct answer choice 'Destroy it completely'.

To "incite" means to:

• Calm down

• Stir up

• Ignore

• Explain

Answer explanation

To 'incite' means to stir up, provoke, or encourage a particular behavior or reaction. It does not mean to calm down, ignore, or explain.