Vocab 4 Practice Quiz (Adv Word Pwr)

The meaning of the word "brevity" is (a)  

• Lengthiness
• Conciseness
• Complexity
• Verbosity

Which word means "mercy or leniency"?

• Clemency

• Frivolous

• Heist

• Torpor

What does "frivolous" mean?

• Serious

• Trivial

• Important

• Essential

Match the following words with their meanings.

• To express disapproval

• Reproach

• A form of satire

• Lampoon

• A robbery or theft

• Respite

• A short period of rest

• Heist

What is the meaning of "lampoon"?

• Praise

• Criticize

• Satirize

• Ignore

The word that means "complaining in a petulant or whining manner" is (a)   .

• Querulous
• Unscathed
• Respite
• Brevity

What does "reproach" mean?

• Commend

• Blame

• Ignore

• Praise

Which word means "a short period of rest or relief"?

• Torpor

• Respite

• Heist

• Clemency

What is the meaning of "torpor"?

• Energy

• Lethargy

• Activity

• Excitement

Which word means "unharmed or uninjured"?

• Frivolous

• Unscathed

• Querulous

• Reproach