Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Sly" mean?

• Grave, sober, or mirthless

• Gloomy, depressing, or dismal

• Cunning or wily; stealthy, insidious, or secretive

• Theoretical, rather than practical

Which word describes someone who is grave, sober, or mirthless?

• Solemn

• Sprightly

• Suspenseful

• Stately

What is the meaning of "Somber"?

• Animated, vivacious, or lively

• Gloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious; grave

• Direct; not roundabout; free from deceit; honest

• Making or having a harsh sound; grating

Which word means intellectually pretentious, overconfident, conceited; immature?

• Speculative

• Sophomoric

• Subdued

• Suspicious

What does "Speculative" mean?

• Theoretical, rather than practical

• Imposing in elegance

• Firm, strict, hard, harsh, or severe

• Characterized by or causing suspense

Which word means animated, vivacious, or lively?

• Stolid

• Sprightly

• Supercilious

• Sympathetic

What is the meaning of "Stable"?

• Not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support; steady

• Quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled

• Disdainful or contemptuous

• To reproach in a mocking or contemptuous manner

Which word describes something that is imposing in elegance?

• Stern

• Stately

• Suspenseful

• Tender

What does "Stern" mean?

• Firm, strict, hard, harsh, or severe

• Openly distrustful

• Characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy

• Not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional

Which word means not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional?

• Strident

• Stolid

• Subdued

• Suspicious