Word of the Day Quiz #3

In which sentence is "mercurial" used correctly?

• The mercurial scientist always produced consistent results in his experiments.

• Her mercurial temperament made it hard to predict whether she would be happy or angry at any given moment.

• His mercurial strength allowed him to carry heavy loads effortlessly.

• The mercurial politician maintained the same opinion throughout the debate.

What is the meaning of “mercurial”?

• Steady and reliable

• Constantly changing and unpredictable

• Warm and friendly

• Dull and unexciting

Which word is the opposite of "mercurial"?

• Steadfast

• Volatile

• Flighty

• Erratic

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "nonchalant"?

• She was nonchalant about the important exam and didn’t prepare.

• His nonchalant behavior at the party made him stand out as overly emotional.

• The nonchalant child was running around frantically, unable to sit still.

• He showed nonchalant excitement by jumping up and down with enthusiasm.

Which word is closest in meaning to “nonchalant”?

• Indifferent

• Anxious

• Worried

• Concerned

How does someone who is nonchalant typically behave?

• Frantically trying to solve a problem

• Relaxed and unconcerned

• Nervous and fidgety

• Confident but overly eager

What does it mean to "obfuscate" an issue?

• To make it less clear

• To simplify it

Which word is the opposite of "obfuscate"?

• Complicate

• Clarify

• Mystify

• Confuse

In which scenario would "obfuscate" most likely be used?

• The teacher decided to obfuscate the complex math problem so that all students could understand.

• The politician tried to obfuscate the scandal by giving vague and contradictory answers.

• The coach obfuscated the rules to ensure that the players followed the game plan perfectly.

• The speaker obfuscated his intentions by making them crystal clear.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "pugnacious"?

• Aggressive

• Peaceful

• Quiet

• Humble