F451 Part2 Vocab Quiz

Which word best describes a state of great pain or anguish?

• Beatific

• Agony

• Consoling

• Cadenced

If someone is behaving in a cowardly manner, they are displaying which of the following traits?

• Courage

• Cowardice

• Discourse

• Contemptible

What does the term "filigree" refer to?

• A large, uncultivated stretch of land

• A delicate decorative design made from silver, gold, or other metal

• A small biting fly

• A serious speech or piece of writing

If a person is "gibbering," what are they likely doing?

• Speaking clearly and coherently

• Making sounds that are unintelligible

• Engaging in serious discourse

• Laughing uncontrollably

The word "insidious" implies something that is:

• Obvious and straightforward

• Slowly and subtly harmful and destructive

• Full of energy and vitality

• Average and adequate

If something is "suffused" with light, it is:

• Completely dark

• Spread over or through something with light or color

• Thrown about carelessly

• Reduced in number or amount

What does it mean to "parry"

• To agree with someone

• To block or dodge the effect of a weapon or violent attack

• To engage deeply with a topic

• To speak perfunctorily without interest

If a place is "strewn" with objects, what does that indicate?

• The objects are neatly organized

• The objects are thrown about carelessly

• The objects are carefully placed

• The objects are hidden from view

Which of the following words best describes a lack of enthusiasm in performing a task?

• Probing

• Mediocre

• Perfunctorily

• Invigorated

If a person is "teeming" with ideas, they are:

• Lacking in creativity

• Overflowing with thoughts and concepts

• Confused and unable to think clearly

• Engaged in a serious discourse