Vocabulary Quizs

Incontrovertible

• Able to be disproven

• Open to debate

• Unable to be disproven

• Subject to interpretation

Reiterate

• Say again

• To repeat something

• To summarize briefly

• To explain in detail

Antebellum

• Belonging to a period before a war (in the U.S., this usually refers to a time before the Civil War)

• A term used to describe the period after the Civil War

• A style of architecture popular in the 19th century

• A political movement advocating for immediate emancipation of slaves

Hackneyed

• Overused; unoriginal

• Innovative and fresh

• Rarely used

• Highly creative

Xenophobia

• A fear or dislike of people from other countries, their customs, cultures, etc.

• A strong appreciation for diverse cultures and customs.

• An interest in international travel and exploration.

• A belief in the superiority of one's own culture over others.

Sanguine

• Pessimistic; gloomy

• Optimistic; cheerful

• Indifferent; apathetic

• Angry; hostile

Facetious

• Adjective: Trying to be amusing, but instead seeming offensive

• Adjective: Serious and sincere in tone

• Adjective: Lacking in humor or wit

• Adjective: Excessively formal and rigid

Opulent

• Luxurious; fancy

• Simple; plain

• Cheap; affordable

• Common; ordinary

Tumult

• Noun: Describing a disorderly, agitating, and possibly confusing situation

• Adjective: Characterized by calmness and order

• Verb: To create a peaceful environment

• Adverb: In a quiet and serene manner

Circumvent

• Verb: Go around a thing or situation

• Noun: A type of obstacle

• Adjective: Related to circular motion

• Adverb: In a straightforward manner