Vocabulary #2 Practice Quiz

Which word describes a noisy and overexcited uproar or response to something?

• Zenith

• Morass

• Brouhaha

• Reticent

Answer explanation

The word 'brouhaha' specifically refers to a noisy and overexcited response or uproar, making it the correct choice. 'Zenith' means peak, 'morass' refers to a swampy area, and 'reticent' means reserved.

What is a "morass"?

• Someone who opposes war and violence

• An area of muddy or soggy ground

• Extreme or violent anger

• Memorizing process

Answer explanation

A "morass" refers to an area of muddy or soggy ground, making it the correct choice. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to the definition of "morass."

What does "reticent" mean?

• To quench or satisfy one's thirst

• Quiet; uncommunicative

• The highest peak or point

• A noisy and overexcited uproar

Answer explanation

The term 'reticent' refers to someone who is quiet or uncommunicative, making 'Quiet; uncommunicative' the correct choice. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to the meaning of 'reticent'.

A ___ refuses to serve in the military because they are against fighting.

• Reticent

• Pacifist

• Bequest

• Zenith

Answer explanation

A pacifist is someone who opposes war and violence, making them refuse military service. The other options do not relate to this concept, confirming that 'pacifist' is the correct answer.

What is the definition of "bequest"?

• A noisy and overexcited uproar

• The act of giving or leaving something by will

• An area of muddy or soggy ground

• Extreme or violent anger

Answer explanation

A "bequest" specifically refers to the act of giving or leaving something by will, making the second choice the correct definition. The other options describe unrelated concepts.

Their sadness was ___ in their faces when the storm took their beach home.

• Rote

• Zenith

• Manifest

• Bequest

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Manifest' because it means to display or show clearly. The sentence indicates that their sadness was clearly visible on their faces after losing their beach home, making 'Manifest' the most appropriate word.

A poem learned and recited by ___ in childhood prepares students for public speaking.

• Manifest

• Slake

• Rote

• Pacifist

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Rote' because learning and reciting a poem by rote involves memorization, which is essential for developing public speaking skills. The other options do not relate to this concept.

The grandmother left small ___ for all of her grandchildren so they would have something to remember her by.

• Bequest

• Morass

• Wrath

• Slake

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'bequest' as it refers to something left to someone in a will, fitting the context of the grandmother leaving items for her grandchildren to remember her by.

What does "slake" mean?

• To quench or satisfy one's thirst

• An area of muddy or soggy ground

• Quiet; uncommunicative

• The highest peak or point

Answer explanation

The term "slake" means to quench or satisfy one's thirst, making it the correct choice. The other options refer to different meanings unrelated to thirst or hydration.

What is "wrath"?

• Extreme or violent anger

• A noisy and overexcited uproar

• The act of giving or leaving something by will

• Someone who opposes war and violence

Answer explanation

'Wrath' refers to extreme or violent anger, making it the correct choice. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to the definition of wrath.