Vocabulary Quiz

The company's new product launch was a complete debacle, resulting in significant financial losses. What does "debacle" mean in the sentence?

• Success

• Catastrophe

• Celebration

• Improvement

She cajoled her little brother into doing her chores by promising him extra dessert. What does "cajoled" mean in the sentence?

• Forced

• Tricked

• Persuaded

• Ignored

The gravity of the situation was apparent when the CEO addressed the company with a serious tone. What does "gravity" mean in the sentence?

• Humor

• Lightness

• Seriousness

• Playfulness

One important facet of her personality is her unwavering honesty. What does "facet" mean in the sentence?

• Aspect

• Weakness

• Emotion

• Decision

The committee is amending the bylaws to include new regulations. What does "amending" mean in the sentence?

• Ignoring

• Maintaining

• Changing

• Copying

The detective decided to delve deeper into the suspect's background. What does "delve" mean in the sentence?

• Ignore

• Examine

• Simplify

• Dismiss

It is unfair to disparage someone's work without understanding the effort behind it. What does "disparage" mean in the sentence?

• Praise

• Criticize

• Support

• Discuss

The debate turned contentious when the participants began to argue heatedly. What does "contentious" mean in the sentence?

• Peaceful

• Cooperative

• Argumentative

• Silent

Be careful when discussing politics; it's a touchy subject for some people. What does "touchy" mean in the sentence?

• Relaxing

• Sensitive

• Boring

• Exciting

The students were asked to focus on important issues and not get distracted by trivial matters. What does "trivial" mean in the sentence?

• Significant

• Unimportant

• Complex

• Interesting