Vocabulary Quiz 1 fall exam

What does "prerogatives" mean?

• A natural inclination

• A special right or privilege

• A formal office

• A form of disapproval

Which of the following best defines "hiatus"?

• A special quality showing excellence

• A period of decline

• A gap or break

• A rigid set of rules

What does "nominal" mean?

• Too small to be considered seriously

• Existing in name only, not real

• Deserving recognition and praise

• Reflective of a serious gap

What does "ex officio" refer to?

• A special form of approval

• A gap in one's duties

• By virtue of holding a certain office

• A temporary break from responsibilities

What does "exhorted" mean?

• To argue violently

• To suggest something subtly

• To urge strongly or advise earnestly

• To be indifferent

What does "inveighed" mean?

• To make a violent attack in words

• To experience weariness

• To approve of something

• To reflect repeatedly

What is "approbation"?

• A severe punishment

• An expression of approval or praise

• A form of self-indulgence

• A specific action

Which word means "deserving recognition and praise"?

• Lassitude

• Merit

• Insular

• Ex officio

What is the meaning of "lassitude"?

• A violent attack

• Weariness of body or mind

• A combination or union for a specific purpose

• A small change

Which word refers to excessive self-indulgence or a period of decline?

• Resilient

• Decadent

• Stringent

• Exhorted