Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 2

Ocean water can be describe as "brackish" because it tastes

• sweet

• spicy

• sour

• salty

"ANIMADVERSION" is a noun that means

• Swiftness; speed

• A comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval

• Melodramatic; theatrical

• Deliberately setting fires; stirring up trouble.

What is a "gambit" in chess?

• A move that involves sacrificing a minor piece to gain a later advantage

• A comment indicating strong criticism

• Deliberately setting fires

• Having a salty taste.

Fill in the blank: "ACCOST" is a verb that means ________.

• To confront in a challenging or aggressive manner

• A comment indicating strong criticism

• Intensely eager

• Having a salty taste.

Fill in the blank: "CELERITY" is a noun that means ________.

• A) Intensely eager

• B) A comment indicating strong criticism

• C) Swiftness or speed

• D) Deliberately setting fires.

What is the definition of "devious"?

• thoughtful, kind

• tricky, sly, underhanded

• stubborn, unyielding

• enthusiastic

If you are an AVID fan of hip-hop, you are '----.'

• chaotic

• enthusiastic

• secret

• silly

The word "pejorative" is used to describe something that is ______.

• complimentary

• insulting

• encouraging

• uplifting

Which of these things might be described as a "maelstrom"?

• A book club

• A friendly relationship

• A delicious meal

• A tornado

Which word is an adjective meaning "insulting" or "belittling"?

• pejorative

• suppliant

• histrionic

• brackish