Q2 Vocabulary Practice Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "admonish"?

• To praise and celebrate

• To caution, advise, or counsel against something

• To ignore and neglect

• To agree and support

Which word describes a state of society without government or law?

• Anarchy

• Cohesion

• Jurisdiction

• Panacea

What does the adjective "belligerent" mean?

• Peaceful and calm

• Aggressively hostile

• Friendly and welcoming

• Indifferent and neutral

What is the definition of "cohesive"?

• Living together

• Characterized by sticking together

• Easily broken

• Disorganized

What does the noun "demeanor" refer to?

• A type of clothing

• Conduct; behavior

• A place of residence

• Physical appearance

Who is a "dissident"?

• A person who agrees with everyone

• A person who disagrees (as in opinion or attitude)

• A person who is indifferent

• A person who is always angry

What does "elusive" mean?

• To refer to something else

• Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

• Always present

• Obvious

What does the verb "estrange" mean?

• To bring closer

• To turn away in feeling or affection

• Unusual

• Hard to find or understand

What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

• A large sum of money

• Happening by accident (in a good way)

• Protected

• Predictable and expected

What does "incongruous" mean?

• Perfectly fitting

• Out of place; inappropriate to a situation

• Disguised or concealed

• Consistent