12th grade vocab Quiz week 13

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of "convivial"?

• A person quietly reading a book in a library.

• A group of friends laughing and enjoying a holiday party together.

• A student studying alone in their room.

• A teacher giving a lecture to a class.

Analyze the following situation: A group of artists regularly meets to discuss their work and share ideas. Which vocabulary word best describes this group?

• Misanthrope

• Coterie

• Effrontery

• Indigent

Which word would best describe a person who objects to a new policy at a town hall meeting?

• Demur

• Embellish

• Furtive

• Illusory

Consider a situation where someone adds extra details to a story to make it more interesting. Which word best describes this action?

• Ephemeral

• Embellish

• Indigent

• Convivial

Evaluate the following statement: "The politician's promises were illusory, as they were not based on any realistic plan." Which word best describes the nature of the promises?

• Furtive

• Illusory

• Ephemeral

• Effrontery

Which of the following words describes a person who is in need of financial assistance?

• Misanthrope

• Indigent

• Convivial

• Coterie

A person who dislikes social gatherings and prefers to be alone might be described as a:

• Misanthrope

• Convivial

• Furtive

• Demur

Which of the following actions would be considered "furtive"?

• Publicly announcing a decision

• Secretly passing a note in class

• Hosting a large party

• Decorating a room

Analyze the behavior of a person who shows "effrontery" in a meeting. What might this look like?

• Quietly listening to others

• Boldly interrupting and challenging the speaker

• Taking detailed notes

• Agreeing with everything said

Which word best describes a trend that is popular for only a short period?

• Ephemeral

• Indigent

• Convivial

• Coterie