The Golden Touch Vocab. Quiz

What does the word "burnished" mean?

• Shiny and rough in texture

• Shined or polished so much that an object is reflective

• Covered in gold leaf

• Dark and matte in appearance

What is the best definition of "lustrous"?

• Dull and faded

• Rough and uneven

• Covered with dirt

• Shiny or sparkling

What does "gilded" describe?

• Shiny but colorless

• Something that is painted in silver

• A texture that feels smooth

• Having a gold covering

What does the word "paradox" mean?

• A statement, fact, or situation consistent with accepted beliefs

• A contradiction or situation inconsistent with accepted beliefs

• A logical explanation of an event

• A complex idea that is easily understood

What is a "chronicle"?

• A fictional story with a moral

• A recorded history or narrative, or to write the history of

• A collection of ancient myths

• A scientific report on current events

What does it mean to "allocate" something?

• To destroy or discard it

• To set aside, assign, or portion it

• To evaluate its worth

• To combine resources for a common cause

What does it mean to "deduce" something?

• To guess randomly

• To reach a conclusion by reasoning

• To ask for further information

• To express an opinion without evidence

What is the best definition of "primary"?

• First in importance, such as in an election to pick a political party's candidate

• Secondary or less significant

• A type of secretive process

• A method for evaluating public opinion