Week 16 Vocabulary Quiz

The Buddhist concept of _ represents a state of perfect peace and enlightenment.

• nirvana

• brevity

• empathy

• sentient

The _ effects of regular exercise include improved mental health and cardiovascular function.

• redundant

• salutary

• impinge

• obsequious

His _ behavior towards his wealthy clients made his colleagues uncomfortable.

• harlequin

• sentient

• despicable

• obsequious

The colorful _ costume was perfect for the carnival performance.

• cataract

• harlequin

• offal

• savant

Her remarkable _ in mathematics was evident from an early age.

• animosity

• empathy

• savant

• hoi polloi

The _ of his speech was appreciated by the audience.

• brevity

• cataract

• nirvana

• impinge

The _ waste products were disposed of properly by the butcher.

• sentient

• offal

• redundant

• salutary

The growing _ between the two nations threatened peace in the region.

• animosity

• empathy

• brevity

• harlequin

The _ behavior displayed by the politician disgusted his constituents.

• obsequious

• despicable

• salutary

• sentient

Most scientists agree that dolphins are highly _ beings.

• redundant

• hoi polloi

• sentient

• impinge