Vocabulary Quiz

During a lively debate, Benjamin decided to lambaste his opponent. What does the word "lambaste" mean?

• To reprimand or berate someone severely.

• Very generous.

• Clear; easily understandable.

• Filled with sadness.

During a lively debate, Maya had to reprimand someone in a very harsh way. Which word describes her action?

• Munificent

• Castigate

• Convivial

• Equanimity

Hey Kai, Benjamin, and Arjun! Can you guess what part of speech the word "pellucid" is?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Olivia and James are having a debate. Can you help them out? Which word means "very generous"?

• Rancor

• Brazen

• Munificent

• Garrulous

During a lively debate, Rohan used the word "convivial". What does it mean?

• Fond of the pleasures of good company.

• Devoid of intelligence.

• Filled with sadness.

• Overly showy for the sake of being showy.

During a class discussion, Zoe and Sophia noticed someone who just wouldn't stop talking about trivial things. What word best describes this person?

• Mercurial

• Garrulous

• Incendiary

• Turgid

Avery and Aiden are having a debate. Can you help them out? What is the meaning of the word "razed"?

• To tear down; bull-doze.

• Steadiness of mind under stress.

• Arousing to action.

• Doing something shocking shamelessly.

Priya and Noah are discussing words. Can you help them by identifying which word means "filled with sadness"?

• Fatuous

• Doleful

• Rancor

• Munificent

During a lively debate, Ethan described Daniel's unpredictable behavior as "mercurial." What part of speech is the word "mercurial"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

During a lively debate in class, Noah used a word that means "arousing to action; tending to provoke." Which word did he use?

• Incendiary

• Equanimity

• Turgid

• Brazen