Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abhor" mean?

• to feel disgust or hatred toward something

• to deceive someone

• to be outgoing and interested in others

• to expect things to turn out badly

What is the meaning of "dupe" as a verb?

• to work diligently

• to deceive someone

• to be compatible

• to be chronic

Which word describes a person who is outgoing and interested in others?

• introvert

• extrovert

• pessimist

• misanthrope

What adjective best describes something that is impossible to understand?

• incomprehensible

• congenial

• diligent

• malicious

Which term refers to a person who believes that people act only from selfish motives?

• misanthrope

• extrovert

• introvert

• optimist

What does "contemptible" mean?

• deserving respect

• impossible to understand

• deserving contempt

• very personal or private

What does "chronic" describe in medical terms?

• a sudden onset

• a temporary condition

• a long-lasting condition

• a rare condition

Which word means "expecting things to turn out badly"?

• optimistic

• pessimistic

• realistic

• enthusiastic

What adjective describes something that is tastelessly cheap and showy?

• elegant

• gaudy

• sophisticated

• incomprehensible

What does "malignant" mean?

• harmless

• beneficial

• causing harm

• respectful