Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abyss" mean?

• A very deep hole in space

• A shallow pool of water

• A small hill

• A narrow path

Which word means "something that calms nervousness or excitement"?

• Jettison

• Sedative

• Zeal

• Partisan

What does the word "jettison" mean?

• To hold onto something tightly

• To voluntarily empty a ship of its cargo

• To calm someone down

• To show little intelligence

Which word describes someone who is very stubborn and unwilling to change?

• Polymath

• Vacuous

• Intransigent

• Dissidents

What does the word "polymath" mean?

• Someone who knows about many things

• Someone who is very stubborn

• Someone who shows little intelligence

• Someone who disagrees with established systems

Which word means "holding completely opposite points of view"?

• Zeal

• Partisan

• Diametrically

• Abyss

What does the word "vacuous" mean?

• Showing very little intelligence

• A feeling of enthusiasm

• Someone who believes strongly in a cause

• A very deep hole in space

Which word describes people who disagree with established systems?

• Polymath

• Dissidents

• Intransigent

• Partisan

What does the word "zeal" mean?

• A feeling of enthusiasm that makes someone eager

• Someone who believes very strongly in a cause

• Someone who knows about many things

• Holding completely opposite points of view

Which word means "someone who believes very strongly in a cause"?

• Sedative

• Jettison

• Partisan

• Vacuous