Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "admonish" mean?

• To express warning or disapproval in a gentle manner

• To praise enthusiastically

• To ignore completely

• To celebrate joyfully

What is the meaning of "affinity"?

• A strong dislike for something

• A kinship or attraction to something

• A feeling of indifference

• A sense of superiority

How would you describe someone who is "amiable"?

• Hostile and unfriendly

• Friendly, sociable, and congenial

• Shy and reserved

• Arrogant and boastful

What does the slang term "bull" refer to?

• A type of fish

• A police officer or detective

• A large bird

• A type of tree

What does "convivial" mean?

• Relating to sadness and solitude

• Relating to feasting, drinking, and good company

• Relating to anger and frustration

• Relating to silence and meditation

What is a "crackpot"?

• A skilled craftsman

• A person with eccentric or lunatic notions

• A type of cooking utensil

• A financial expert

What does "derelict" mean?

• Newly renovated

• Abandoned or run-down

• Luxuriously furnished

• Recently constructed

What does "enigmatic" mean?

• Clear and straightforward

• Relating to an enigma; mysterious

• Easily understood

• Completely transparent

What does it mean to "flout" something?

• To strictly follow

• To disregard or scorn

• To admire greatly

• To misunderstand

What is the meaning of "gravity" in this context?

• The force that pulls objects toward the earth

• Bearing importance or seriousness

• A light-hearted situation

• A type of dance