Vocabulary Quizs

wallow (n.)

• A type of animal bath used in zoos

• A wet, muddy, or dusty area used by animals as a sort of bath

• A small pond where fish are kept

• A term for a large, open field

parry (n.)

• A type of sword used in fencing

• A defensive movement in fencing and other sports

• A scoring technique in basketball

• A strategy for winning chess games

menial (n.)

• A person who does the humble and unpleasant tasks

• A person who performs high-level managerial duties

• A person who engages in creative artistic work

• A person who specializes in scientific research

wallow (v.)

• To roll about in a lazy, clumsy, or helpless way

• To swim gracefully in water

• To engage in a vigorous exercise routine

• To sit quietly and reflect on life

turncoat (n.)

• A person who remains loyal to their side

• A person who switches to an opposing side or party

• A person who is neutral in a conflict

• A person who is a leader of a party

menial (adj.)

• A. High-ranking and prestigious

• B. Lowly, humble, lacking importance or dignity

• C. Complex and sophisticated

• D. Wealthy and influential

tawdry (adj.)

• Showy and flashy but lacking in good taste

• Simple and elegant in design

• Brightly colored and cheerful

• Expensive and luxurious in appearance

parry (v.)

• To embrace

• To ward off, fend off, evade, avoid

• To attack aggressively

• To ignore completely