Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'fortuitous' mean?

• speak about someone critically

• arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• expressing sorrow or regret

• lucky, fortunate

What is the meaning of 'palpable'?

• voluntary self-punishment to atone for wrongdoing

• capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized

• to tell, reveal; to make public

• a long, adventurous voyage

Choose the correct meaning of 'odyssey'.

• a long, adventurous voyage; a quest

• expressing sorrow or regret

• arousing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• Contrasting elements placed side by side

What does 'rueful' best describe?

• voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing

• capable of being touched or felt

• lucky, fortunate

• expressing sorrow or regret

What does 'divulge' mean?

• a long, adventurous voyage

• Contrasting elements placed side by side

• speak about someone critically

• to tell, reveal; to make public

What does 'penance' mean?

• voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing; penalty

• capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized

• lucky; fortunate

• to tell, reveal; to make public

What is the meaning of 'juxtaposing?'

• causing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• to tell, reveal; to make public

• speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner; criticized

• contrasting elements placed side by side

Chose the best definition of 'maligned.'

• voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing; penalty

• to speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner; criticized

• lucky; fortunate

• causing argument, dispute, or disagreement

Which of the following best defines 'controversial?'

• lucky, fortunate

• voluntary self-punishment; penalty

• causing argument, dispute, or disagreement

• a long trip; quest