4th of July - concept Vocabulary Quiz

What does "obdurate" mean?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Sad

• Happy

Which word means "a difference or inequality"?

• Equivocate

• Disparity

• Denounce

• Concede

The word "denounce" means:

• To praise

• To criticize publicly

• To celebrate

• To ignore

What does "stolid" describe?

• Being very emotional

• Showing no emotion

• Being very sad

• Being very excited

To "concede" means:

• To agree after a disagreement

• To stay firm on your position

• To lie to someone

• To avoid an argument

What is a synonym for "equivocate"?

• Speak clearly

• Avoid speaking clearly

• Make a promise

• Speak loudly

A "stolid" person would most likely:

• Cry easily

• Laugh uncontrollably

• Show little reaction to emotional events

• Get angry quickly

Which word refers to admitting defeat or a point in an argument?

• Obdurate

• Denounce

• Concede

• Equivocate

Which of the following shows "disparity"?

• Two people earning the same salary

• A teacher and a student having very different abilities

• Identical twins

• A group working together equally

Why might someone "denounce" another person?

• To show approval

• To praise their work

• To criticize their actions publicly

• To remain neutral