Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "benevolent"?

• Showing kindness and goodwill toward others

• Producing a harmful outcome

• Speaking harshly about others

• Avoiding generosity

Which word means "a person who gives money or help to a good cause"?

• Beneficiary

• Benefactor

• Benign

• Benediction

What does "benign" mean?

• Dangerous and life-threatening

• Harmful and deceptive

• Not harmful; presenting no danger

• A person who receives benefits

Which word refers to "an invocation or a blessing"?

• Beneficiary

• Eulogy

• Benediction

• Euphemism

What does "bona fide" mean?

• Authentic, in good faith

• A person who enjoys life

• A state of great happiness

• The practice of selective breeding

A person who enjoys a luxurious and active social life is called a:

• Benefactor

• Bon vivant

• Eulogist

• Euphoric

The word "euphemism" refers to:

• A blessing given during a religious ceremony

• A person who enjoys a good life

• A mild or agreeable expression used instead of an offensive one

• The study of genetics and human populations

Which of the following best defines "euphoria"?

• A state of well-being and great happiness

• A written speech praising someone

• The act of producing a good outcome

• The practice of ending a life to relieve suffering

What does "eulogy" mean?

• A person who donates money to charity

• A speech or writing that praises someone, usually after their death

• A mild expression replacing an offensive one

• A person who enjoys fine dining and travel

What does "eugenics" refer to?

• The process of selective breeding to improve a population's genetic traits

• A practice of giving money to charities

• A belief in good faith and honesty

• A medical condition that presents no danger to life