Vocabulary Quiz

What is the opposite of "benefit" in the analogy: GROWTH : RECESSION :: BENEFIT : ?

• retinue

• detriment

• adversary

• censure

Which word means a group of advisors or assistants accompanying an important person?

• forage

• retinue

• accolade

• crony

What is the meaning of "forage"?

• to search for food

• to criticize harshly

• to accompany

• to praise

Which word is a synonym for "award" or "honor"?

• accolade

• recede

• unkempt

• abridge

What does "recede" mean?

• to advance

• to move back

• to constrict

• to scavenge

Which word describes something that is not neat or tidy?

• attentive

• unkempt

• effervescent

• sinister

What is the meaning of "effervescent"?

• lively and bubbly

• dark and gloomy

• quiet and reserved

• slow and steady

Which word means to shorten or condense?

• abridge

• constrict

• verge

• wane

What does "sinister" mean?

• friendly

• evil or threatening

• joyful

• calm

Which word means to criticize or express disapproval?

• censure

• accolade

• forage

• retinue