Part-Time Indian Vocabulary quiz #5

What does the term "subtle" mean?

• Obvious and easily noticeable

• Delicate and not immediately obvious

• Loud and clear

• Strong and forceful

What is the definition of "taut"?

• Loose and flexible

• Stretched or pulled tight

• Soft and relaxed

• Wrinkled and saggy

What does "tautology" refer to?

• A contradiction in terms

• A statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form

• A complex mathematical equation

• A type of scientific experiment

How would you define "vulnerable"?

• Strong and invincible

• Open to attack or harm

• Completely safe and secure

• Hidden and protected

What does "zilch" mean?

• A large amount

• A small amount

• Nothing; zero

• Everything

What is "adrenaline"?

• A type of sugar

• A hormone released in response to stress or excitement

• A type of protein

• A mineral found in the body

Who is an "anthropologist"?

• A scientist who studies plants

• A scientist who studies human societies and cultures

• A scientist who studies rocks and minerals

• A scientist who studies weather patterns

What does "blubber" refer to?

• A type of fish

• A thick layer of fat under the skin of marine mammals

• A type of plant

• A type of bird

What is the meaning of "contempt"?

• A feeling of admiration

• A feeling of respect

• A feeling of disdain or scorn

• A feeling of joy

What does it mean to "demoralize" someone?

• To encourage and uplift

• To confuse and bewilder

• To discourage and dishearten

• To entertain and amuse