Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 12

What is the meaning of the word "invidious"?

• Generosity in giving

• Offensive, hateful

• Capable of being held or defended

• Very much agitated or upset

Which word describes someone who is habitually silent or quiet?

• Taciturn

• Cavort

• Dissemble

• Distraught

What does "largesse" refer to?

• A survey made for military purposes

• Generosity in giving

• To stall or act evasively

• Belief, mental acceptance

Which term is used for a survey made for military purposes?

• Reconnaissance

• Eulogy

• Credence

• Substantiate

Identify the word that means "to establish by evidence, prove."

• Temporize

• Substantiate

• Decry

• Dissemble

Which word means "to stall or act evasively in order to gain time"?

• Temporize

• Cavort

• Distraught

• Tenable

What does "tenable" mean?

• To condemn, express strong disapproval

• Capable of being held or defended

• To disguise or conceal

• To romp or prance around exuberantly

Which word describes the act of romping or prancing around exuberantly?

• Cavort

• Taciturn

• Distraught

• Eulogy

What is the meaning of "credence"?

• Belief, mental acceptance

• A formal statement of commendation

• To officially depreciate

• To give concrete or substantial form to

Which word means "to condemn, express strong disapproval"?

• Dissemble

• Decry

• Substantiate

• Temporize