Barron's Week 6 Quiz (ADV)

What does "affluent" mean?

• Poor

• Sad

• Angry

• Wealthy

To my chagrin, my grade in math was still an F. What does 'chagrin' mean?

• Joy

• Distress

• Calmness

• Confidence

What does "confidant" mean?

• A stranger

• A person trusted with secrets

• An enemy

• A teacher

Sheila was a confidante' and I shared everything with her. What does a 'confidante' refer to?

• A pet you can trust secrets with

• A woman you can trust secrets with

• A man you can trust secrets with

• A child you can trust secrets with

My crazy dog brought consternation to the whole neighborhood. What is the meaning of 'consternation' in this sentence?

• Boredom

• Anxiety

• Happiness

• Excitement

Food critics derided the restaurant's attempt to make chicken and waffles. What does 'deride' mean?

• Praise

• Support

• Express contempt

• Ignore

What is the meaning of 'discern'?

• To ignore

• To perceive

• To confuse

• To forget

What does it mean to 'disparage' something?

• To regard as little worth

• To admire

• To support

• To praise

What is the meaning of 'dubious'?

• A) Certain

• B) Hesitating

• C) Confident

• D) Clear

To "eschew" something is to. . . .

• To embrace

• To avoid

• To welcome

• To accept