Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to “absolve” someone?

• To punish them

• To free them from guilt or responsibility

• To blame them

• To challenge them

If a person is described as “amoral,” it means they:

• Have strong moral values

• Lack a sense of right and wrong

• Always follow the rules

• Are very religious

An “antagonist” in a story is typically:

• The hero

• The main character

• The character who opposes the protagonist

• The narrator

Someone who is “eccentric” might be:

• Ordinary

• Extremely shy

• Unconventional or quirky

• Very serious

If a person is “amiable,” they are:

• Hostile

• Friendly and pleasant

• Very quiet

• Untrustworthy

A person who is “adamant” is:

• Flexible and open to change

• Firm and unyielding

• Easily influenced

• Hesitant

“Animosity” refers to:

• A deep feeling of affection

• A strong feeling of hatred or hostility

• A sense of fear

• A feeling of joy

The “epitome” of something is:

• A minor example

• A perfect or typical example

• An opposite case

• A distant memory

To “align” something means to:

• Disorganize it

• Ignore it

• Place it in a correct or appropriate position

• Hide it

What is a synonym for “absolve”?

• Condemn

• Blame

• Forgive

• Criticize