Quiz on Sports Lit Vocab 1

Which sentence uses the word "cacophony" correctly?

• The cacophony of the ocean waves was soothing.

• The cacophony of the orchestra was harmonious.

• The cacophony of noises kept me awake all night.

• The cacophony of the library was peaceful.

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What is the likely emotional response to a cacophony?

• Calmness

• Irritation

• Happiness

• Contentment

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What is the definition of the word "haughty"?

• Kind and generous

• Arrogant and full of one's self

• Quiet and reserved

• Friendly and approachable

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a haughty person?

• Arrogant

• Humble

• Conceited

• Proud

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What is the definition of the word "devoid"?

• Full of something

• Entirely lacking of something

• Partially filled with something

• Overflowing with something

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What does it mean if a story is "devoid" of humor?

• The story is very funny

• The story lacks humor

• The story is full of jokes

• The story is partially humorous

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What is a synonm for affable

• Hillarious and jovial

• Good natured and friendly

• Angry and mean

• Normal and boring

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Which sentence uses the word "affable" correctly?

• The affable weather made everyone stay indoors.

• She was affable, always arguing with everyone.

• It seemed like everyone loved Frank; he was just so affable and easy to talk to.

• The affable storm caused a lot of damage.

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What is the definition of the word "prosaic"?

• Commonplace; unromantic; lacking poetic beauty

• Exciting; full of adventure

• Mysterious; difficult to understand

• Beautiful; full of charm

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If the data bolsters the theories? What is "bolster" doing?

• It weakens the theories

• It supports the theories

• It ignores the theories

• It complicates the theories

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