Vocabulary Quizs

Yoke

• an oppressive power. (tyrant)

• a type of agricultural tool

• a symbol of freedom

• a method of transportation

Pernicious

• exceedingly harmful. (harmful, but subtle)

• beneficial and helpful

• mildly irritating

• completely harmless

Chafe

• feel extreme irritation or anger.

• experience a mild discomfort or annoyance.

• enjoy a moment of relaxation.

• express happiness or joy.

Exploit

• a notable achievement.

• a common failure.

• a minor inconvenience.

• a simple task.

Resolute

• firm in purpose or belief.

• indecisive and uncertain.

• easily swayed by others.

• lacking determination.

Nigh

• far away in time or place

• near in time or place or relationship

• distant in relationship

• close in distance but not in time

Deftly

• in a clumsy manner.

• in an agile manner. (done w/style and skill)

• in a slow and deliberate manner.

• in a careless manner.

Redress

• make reparations or amends for.

• ignore the problem

• create new issues

• celebrate the past

Goodly

• large in size, amount, or degree.

• small in size, amount, or degree.

• average in size, amount, or degree.

• insignificant in size, amount, or degree.

Prattle

• speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly.

• discuss serious topics in depth.

• engage in thoughtful conversation.

• express ideas clearly and concisely.