Vocabulary and Concepts Quiz

What does the term "Abyss" mean?

• A shallow pool of water

• An immeasurably deep gulf or great space

• A small hill or mound

• A narrow valley

What is the study of the processes within a firearm as it is fired called?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Ballistics

• Mechanics

What does "Consensus" mean?

• A disagreement

• A general agreement

• A partial agreement

• A debate

What does "Embellish" mean?

• To simplify something

• To heighten the attractiveness of by adding decorative or fanciful details

• To remove details

• To make something less attractive

What is the meaning of "Fortuitous"?

• Happening by a lucky chance

• Happening by a planned event

• Happening by a mistake

• Happening by a deliberate action

What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) used for?

• To apply for a job

• To apply for federal student aid

• To apply for a driver's license

• To apply for a passport

What does "Glutton" refer to?

• Someone who is habitually lazy

• Someone who is habitually greedy and voracious eating and drinking

• Someone who is habitually generous

• Someone who is habitually kind

What is a "Grant"?

• A loan that must be repaid

• A sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose

• A gift from a friend

• A payment for services rendered

What does "Paranoia" mean?

• A tendency to trust everyone

• A tendency to be excessively suspicious and distrustful of others

• A tendency to be overly confident

• A tendency to be very relaxed

What does "Proficient" mean?

• Able to do something to a lower than average standard

• Able to do something to a higher than average standard

• Unable to do something

• Unwilling to do something