Vocabulary Quiz

Her analysis of the economic situation was so _____ that investors eagerly sought her advice.

• astute

• chutzpah

• cryptic

• ignoramus

The comedian's joke was considered a _____ because it had nothing to do with the previous topic.

• astute

• chutzpah

• non sequitur

• cryptic

Despite being labeled an _____ by critics, he proved himself knowledgeable in various fields.

• astute

• ignoramus

• chutzpah

• cryptic

It took considerable _____ for the rookie to challenge the champion openly.

• non sequitur

• chutzpah

• cryptic

• astute

The message he sent was so _____, nobody could understand its true meaning.

• cryptic

• ignoramus

• chutzpah

• astute

Many saw the recent strict curfews as overly _____ and restrictive.

• transpire

• draconian

• doffing

• superfluous

Removing his hat in respect, the soldier was seen _____ in honor of the fallen.

• draconian

• doffing

• superfluous

• schadenfreude

Extra instructions in the manual were deemed _____ and confusing.

• transpire

• draconian

• superfluous

• doffing

They waited nervously to see what would _____ after the announcement.

• transpire

• schadenfreude

• doffing

• draconian

Sadly, some people feel _____ when others experience failure.

• transpire

• doffing

• schadenfreude

• superfluous