Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "austere" mean?

• Luxurious and ornate

• Severe or stern in manner

• Joyful and lively

• Colorful and vibrant

What is the meaning of "beneficent"?

• Selfish and greedy

• Performing acts of kindness

• Ignorant and unaware

• Lazy and unproductive

Which word describes someone who is gaunt and resembling a corpse?

• Vibrant

• Cadaverous

• Energetic

• Robust

What does "concoct" mean?

• To destroy completely

• To prepare by combining ingredients

• To forget or ignore

• To simplify or reduce

What is the definition of "crass"?

• Elegant and refined

• Coarse and unfeeling

• Intelligent and wise

• Gentle and kind

What does "debase" mean?

• To enhance in quality

• To lower in character or value

• To preserve and protect

• To elevate in status

What is the meaning of "desecrate"?

• To honor and respect

• To commit sacrilege upon

• To clean and purify

• To build and construct

What does the word "disconcert" mean?

• To confuse; to disturb the composure of

• To make grand in an impressive way

• To rob of goods by open force

• To talk in a foolish fashion

What is the meaning of "grandiose"?

• Trifling, unimportant

• Grand in an impressive or stately way

• A breaking of a law or obligation

• To make milder or softer

What does "inconsequential" mean?

• Trifling, unimportant

• To rob of goods by open force

• Very careful and exact

• To moderate in force or intensity