Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'affable' mean?

• angry and bitter

• friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

• rich, wealthy

• open-mouthed; surprised; agog

What is the meaning of 'ameliorate'?

• to bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself

• to judge a dispute between two opposing parties

• to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

• to dry out thoroughly

What does 'cacophonous' describe?

• shapeless, formless, vague

• harsh-sounding, raucous, discordant, dissonant

• politeness; courteousness

• secret, concealed; underhanded

What is the definition of 'diligent'?

• hardworking, industrious, not lazy

• to dry out thoroughly

• to waste time, to spend time idly

• to express strong disapproval of

What does 'engrossed' mean?

• to produce, cause, or bring about

• completely occupied or absorbed

• to decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation

• to draw into a conflict or fight

What is the meaning of 'fortuitous'?

• to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire

• accidental, occurring by a happy chance

• to mix or to join (usually by melting)

• to come to grips with, wrestle or fight with

What does 'gregarious' describe?

• arrogant, condescending

• overused, cliched

• free of deceit

• outgoing; sociable

What is the definition of 'immutable'?

• acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive

• not subject to change, constant

• arrogantly domineering or overbearing

• not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance

What does 'insatiable' mean?

• a person whose thoughts and interests are directed inward

• rude and disrespectful behavior

• lacking flavor; dull; not at all stimulating

• so great or demanding as not to be satisfied

What is the meaning of 'jocular'?

• slow, sluggish, listless, weak

• to express sorrow; to grieve

• humorous, jesting, jolly, joking

• extremely patriotic; nationalistic