Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "recuperate" mean?

• To recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength

• To be soaked with liquid or moisture

• To be loosely made or held together

• To be part of the wreckage of a ship

Which word means "soaked with liquid or moisture"?

• Ramshackle

• Sodden

• Flotsam

• Haphazard

What is the meaning of "ramshackle"?

• Continuing without interruption

• Loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky

• To face in hostility or defiance

• A feeling of great joy or pride

What does "flotsam" refer to?

• A person with extreme enthusiasm

• A remaining small part

• The part of the wreckage of a ship found floating on the water

• A distraction from business

Which word means "continuing without interruption"?

• Haphazard

• Incessant

• Confront

• Wan

What does "taunt" mean?

• To recover from sickness

• To reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner

• To face in hostility or defiance

• To attract and hold attention

Which word is characterized by lack of order or planning?

• Haphazard

• Elation

• Indigenous

• Captivate

What does "confront" mean?

• To face in hostility or defiance

• To recover from sickness

• To be soaked with liquid

• To attract and hold attention

Which word means "distraction from business, care, etc."?

• Fanatic

• Diversion

• Remnant

• Insignificant

What does "fanatic" mean?

• A person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal

• A remaining small part

• A feeling of great joy or pride

• A distraction from business