2A Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "reprove" mean?

• To praise

• To scold; to find fault with

• To ignore

• To encourage

What is the meaning of "pessimism"?

• Optimism

• Gloominess; a belief that the bad guys always win

• Happiness

• Confidence

Which word means "hasty, not thorough"?

• Thorough

• Cursory

• Detailed

• Comprehensive

What does "profligate" mean?

• Extremely wasteful; wildly extravagant

• Economical

• Thrifty

• Conservative

Who is a "miser"?

• Someone who spends freely

• Someone who hoards money

• Someone who donates generously

• Someone who invests wisely

What does "jocular" mean?

• Serious

• Joking

• Sad

• Angry

What is a "fracas"?

• A peaceful meeting

• A quiet discussion

• An uproar; brawl

• A calm debate

What does "caricature" refer to?

• A realistic portrait

• A satiric portrait or representation

• A landscape painting

• A historical document

What does "corroborate" mean?

• To deny

• To confirm

• To question

• To refute

What is the meaning of "precarious"?

• Stable

• Secure

• Dangerously unstable

• Safe