Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of 'hyperbole'?

• A feeling of discomfort

• An exaggeration used to evoke strong feelings

• To breathe rapidly

• High-quality.

Fill in the blank: To _______ means to breathe at a very rapid rate.

• hyperbole

• hyperventilate

• malaise

• malign

What does 'malaise' refer to?

• A) A feeling of general bodily discomfort

• B) Intentionally harmful

• C) High-quality

• D) Emotionally intense.

Fill in the blank: A _______ person is intentionally harmful.

• fine

• hysterical

• malicious

• hyperventilate

What is the definition of 'malign'?

• To unfairly say hurtful things

• An exaggeration

• High-quality

• A feeling of discomfort.

Fill in the blank: The word 'fine' means _______.

• high-quality

• emotionally intense

• intentionally harmful

• to breathe rapidly.

What does 'hysterical' mean?

• A) A feeling of discomfort

• B) Emotionally intense

• C) To breathe rapidly

• D) Intentionally harmful

What is the meaning of the word 'luxuriously'?

• In a simple way

• In a lavish way

• In a hurried way

• In a quiet way.

Fill in the blank: The act of finding or realizing something more than once is called ________.

• Discovery

• Rediscovery

• Invention

• Exploration

Which word describes someone who shows little emotion and is not easily moved or upset?

• Emotional

• Stolid

• Sensitive

• Joyful