Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "profusely" mean?

• To a small degree; in limited amounts

• To a great degree; in large amounts

• To a moderate degree; in average amounts

• To a negligible degree; in tiny amounts

Which word describes someone who is noisy, energetic, and cheerful?

• Perfunctory

• Disengaged

• Boisterous

• Stoutly

What is the meaning of "paraphernalia"?

• A type of clothing

• Equipment needed to complete a task or activity

• A type of food

• A type of building

What does "preceded" mean?

• To follow after in time or order

• To come before in time or order

• To happen simultaneously

• To occur randomly

What does "perfunctory" mean?

• Done with great effort and thought

• Done with little effort or thought; in a routine way

• Done with extreme care and precision

• Done with enthusiasm and excitement

What is a "lapse"?

• A sudden increase in activity

• A period when something is no longer used or done

• A moment of great clarity

• A time of intense focus

What does "interminably" mean?

• To go on endlessly

• To stop suddenly

• To pause briefly

• To end quickly

What does "regretfully" mean?

• Feeling joy about something

• Feeling disappointment or sorrow about something

• Feeling indifferent about something

• Feeling excited about something

What does "disengaged" mean?

• Emotionally or physically connected

• Disconnected emotionally or physically

• Highly involved

• Intensely focused

What does "petulantly" mean?

• Speaking or acting in a mature manner

• Speaking or acting in a childish manner

• Speaking or acting in a serious manner

• Speaking or acting in a joyful manner