Vocab Quiz 12

What does the word "Alleviate" mean?

• To relieve or lessen

• To increase or intensify

• To ignore or neglect

• To complicate or confuse

What is the definition of "Dread"?

• To look forward with excitement

• To anticipate with fear or reluctance

• To forget or overlook

• To embrace with joy

What does "Encounter" mean?

• To avoid or evade

• To meet unexpectedly

• To plan or schedule

• To ignore or dismiss

What is the meaning of "Expenditure"?

• The action of saving

• The action of spending

• The action of earning

• The action of borrowing

What does "Inefficient" mean?

• Highly productive

• Not able to perform effectively or achieve maximum productivity

• Extremely organized

• Exceptionally skilled

What is the definition of "Efficiently"?

• To perform a task slowly and poorly

• To perform a task quickly and productively

• To avoid performing a task

• To perform a task with difficulty

What does "Pulverize" mean?

• To build or construct

• To pound or crush to a powder or dust; to overwhelm or defeat utterly

• To repair or fix

• To assemble or gather

What is the meaning of "Cacophony"?

• A pleasant melody

• A harsh or discordant sound

• A soothing lullaby

• A harmonious tune

What does "Irritable" mean?

• Easily amused

• Easily annoyed

• Easily entertained

• Easily distracted

What is the definition of "Foolhardy"?

• Wisely cautious

• Foolishly daring; unwisely bold

• Carefully planned

• Sensibly prudent