Vocabulary Quiz on 'Approbation'

Which of the following is an antonym for "coalition"?

• Federation

• League

• Alliance

• Splinter group

Which of the following is a synonym for "elicit"?

• Repress

• Quash

• Evoke

• Stifle

Which of the following words is NOT an antonym for "jaded"?

• Uncloyed

• Unspoiled

• Fresh

• Sated

What does the adjective "provincial" mean?

• Pertaining to a cosmopolitan area

• Pertaining to an outlying area; narrow-minded, being limited and backward

• Pertaining to a modern area; open-minded and progressive

• Pertaining to an urban area; sophisticated and cultured

What is the noun form of "provincial" used to describe?

• A person with a broad point of view

• A person with a narrow point of view or from an outlying area

• A person from a cosmopolitan area

• A person with a modern and progressive mindset

Which of the following best describes the ability of skilled actors according to the text?

• They can create new emotions.

• They can simulate emotions they might never have felt in life.

• They can destroy emotions.

• They can ignore emotions.

Which word in the text is highlighted to emphasize its importance?

• Art

• Transcend

• Remembered

• Centuries

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'umbrage'?

• She felt umbrage when she received the award.

• He took umbrage at the unfair criticism.

• They were filled with umbrage during the celebration.

• The umbrage of the situation made everyone happy.

In the sentence 'She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take umbrage at her criticism,' what does 'umbrage' mean?

• Joy

• Confusion

• Offense

• Satisfaction

What is the primary meaning of 'umbrage' in the context of power?

• A feeling of joy

• An overshadowing influence

• A state of confusion

• A sense of calm