2nd -- Quiz: Vocabulary List #1

Which word best shows the meaning of 'ardent'?

• Enthusiastic

• Incoherent

• Absurd

• Content

Which sentence best shows what the word arduous means?

• He turned around only to find that no one was there.

• The storm grew larger in size, and many people had to evacuate.

• He was completely exhausted because he had spent all afternoon cleaning up the leaves in the yard.

• She clapped her hands and sang loudly to the music.

Which word most closely shows the word to 'ascertain'?

• Puzzling

• Certainty

• Bold

• Intimidate

Which of the following is the best definition of the word 'bravado'?

• to confirm something with support and evidence

• a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• to support, prop up, strengthen

• boldness intended to impress

Fill in the blank: Their friendship was like a(n) ________________ supporting each of them in their circle of friends as they moved through tough times in life.

• discrepancy

• cajole

• cacophony

• buttress

Which of the following is the best definition of 'cynicism

• to confirm something with support

• a negative outlook

• a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• to persuade with false promise

Which word best fits the following statement?

"She kept offering to bake cookies for each of them and giving lots of compliments to her friends if they would go to the concert with her."

• anomaly

• enigmatic

• cajole

• candor

Which word is best associated with the word 'corroborate'?

• evidence

• ardent

• negativity

• bravado

Which statement best shows what 'candor' means?

• It will not take long for the snow to arrive, and then, everyone will be sledding!

• He was afraid that the car would break down if they took a trip across the country.

• The sun shone brightly around every tree illuminating the sky.

• If I am being frank with you, green is not your color.

Which definition shows what 'cacophony' means?

• a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• a direct or natural consequence of an action

• to confirm something with support and evidence

• honesty, frankness