Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "propriety"?

• Arousing dread or fear

• Proper behavior

• Feeling envy or jealousy

• God's will

Which word means "arousing dread or fear"?

• Formidable

• Begrudge

• Deference

• Paradox

What does "begrudge" mean?

• To agree or submit

• To feel envy or jealousy

• Intended to gain approval

• A self-contradictory statement

What is the meaning of "deference"?

• God's will

• Subordinate to

• Agree or submit to the opinion of others

• Proper behavior

Which word is defined as "God's will"?

• Providence

• Ingratiating

• Subservient

• Paradox

What does "subservient" mean?

• Proper behavior

• Subordinate to, in a lesser position

• Arousing dread or fear

• A self-contradictory statement

What is the definition of "ingratiating"?

• Intended to gain approval or favor

• Feeling envy or jealousy

• God's will

• Proper behavior

Which word means "a self-contradictory statement or proposition"?

• Formidable

• Paradox

• Begrudge

• Deference

What part of speech is "propriety"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

What part of speech is "begrudge"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb