Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word schadenfreude mean?

• A strong desire to help others

• Enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others

• A deep sense of sorrow for others

• Fear of being laughed at

If something is superfluous, it is:

• Essential and required

• Slightly unnecessary but useful

• Exceeding what is sufficient or necessary

• Too little to be noticed

What is the meaning of transpire?

• To become known or apparent

• To disappear without a trace

• To inspire others through words

• To deceive someone

A non sequitur is:

• A logical and well-connected statement

• A statement that is not connected in a logical way to what was said before

• A remark that is deeply insightful

• A question that has no correct answer

What does chutzpah mean?

• Overwhelming kindness

• Supreme self-confidence or boldness

• A strong feeling of guilt

• The ability to remain unnoticed

A person who is astute is:

• Very forgetful and careless

• Extremely shy and reserved

• Smart and having good judgment

• Quick to anger and defensive

To doff something means to:

• Put it on with great care

• Remove it as a sign of respect

• Clean or polish it regularly

• Wear it for a special occasion

If someone is being facetious, they are:

• Making serious and thoughtful comments

• Trying to be funny in a way that may be annoying or improper

• Speaking in a deeply respectful manner

• Showing great wisdom in their speech

What does presage mean?

• To predict or foreshadow something

• To remind someone of the past

• To ignore future possibilities

• To prevent something from happening

A cryptic message is:

• Clear and easy to understand

• Mysterious or difficult to interpret

• Long and full of unnecessary details

• Written in a different language