Vocabulary Quiz

What does "reckon" mean?

• To calculate or estimate

• To confuse someone

• To dismiss something

• To analyze critically

What is the meaning of "derision"?

• Mockery or ridicule

• Friendly behavior

• Deep understanding

• Quiet approval

What does "covert" mean?

• Open and visible

• Secret or hidden

• Easily forgettable

• Bright and shiny

To "proffer" means to:

• Reject an offer

• Offer something for acceptance

• Speak critically

• Challenge someone

"Torrid" is best described as:

• Very cold

• Full of passion or heat

• Quiet and peaceful

• Calm and soothing

What does "steadfast" mean?

• Unreliable and unfaithful

• Loyal and unwavering

• Fast and energetic

• Easily distracted

To "wallow" means to:

• Struggle in pain

• Enjoy something with indulgence

• Climb quickly

• Escape a bad situation

What does "efflorescence" refer to?

• A natural blooming or growth

• An argument or fight

• A state of confusion

• A sudden realization

"Assimilate" means to:

• Separate from a group

• Absorb and integrate into a culture

• Reject unfamiliar customs

• Criticize others harshly

If someone acts "malevolently," they act with:

• Kindness

• Evil intent

• Indifference

• Joy