Vocabulary Quiz year 9- Set 2

What does "adjourn" mean?

• To start immediately

• To continue without stopping

• To complete a task

• To stop proceedings temporarily

What does "alien" mean?

• Native or familiar

• Common and local

• Well-known and accepted

• Foreign or strange

What does "comely" mean?

• Ugly and unattractive

• Messy and disheveled

• Dirty and unkempt

• Having a pleasing appearance

What does "compensate" mean?

• To ignore losses

• To refuse payment

• To take away something

• To make up for; to repay

What does "dissolute" mean?

• Highly moral and disciplined

• Responsible and honest

• Strict and self-controlled

• Loose in morals or behavior

What does "erratic" mean?

• Consistent and predictable

• Steady and reliable

• Calm and unchanging

• Irregular or inconsistent

What does "expulsion" mean?

• Allowing someone to stay

• A warm welcome

• An invitation to join

• The process of driving or forcing out

What does "feint" mean?

• A direct and honest move

• A straightforward action

• A clear and open strategy

• A deceptive move or trick

What does "fodder" mean?

• Unused material

• Expensive decoration

• Useless items

• Food for livestock; raw material for a purpose

What does "fortify" mean?

• To weaken and break down

• To destroy completely

• To leave unprotected

• To strengthen or build up