Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "subdued" mean in the context provided?

• Quiet and rather reflective

• Strongly and solidly built

• Severe physical suffering

• Showing genuine feeling

Which word means "unable to be touched"?

• Intangible

• Pompous

• Covert

• Clemency

What is the meaning of "besieged" as used in the document?

• To crowd around

• To show perseverance

• To summon someone

• To force to act

If something is described as "quaint," what is it like?

• Attractively old fashioned

• Affectedly self-important

• Concealed

• Showing compassion

What does "stern" imply according to the list?

• Strict and severe

• Done with excessive speed

• An event regarded as evil

• Shape of a feather

Choose the word that best matches the definition "a solemn promise."

• Pledge

• Torment

• Sincere

• Persuade

Which word corresponds to "to make someone do something through reasoning"?

• Persuade

• Oath

• Parallel

• Nimble

What is the meaning of "famine" as listed?

• A shortage (often food)

• Extreme anxiety

• Permission for something to happen

• Make new information known

What does the word "volatile" mean?

• Secret planning

• Liable to change rapidly

• To hide or disguise

• To walk at length in confusion

Which word means "to feel intense sorrow"?

• Grieve

• Conspire

• Tranquil

• Oppress