Vocabulary Quizs

Allusion

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

• A detailed description of a character in a story.

• A narrative technique that involves a flashback.

Cowardice

• The quality of being brave and courageous.

• The lack of bravery; fearfulness in facing danger.

• A state of being overly confident and reckless.

• The ability to confront fear without hesitation.

Context

• The background information that helps explain something.

• A type of narrative structure in literature.

• A method of data analysis in research.

• A specific event in history.

Plant (a weapon)

• To place a weapon somewhere secretly.

• To grow a weapon in a garden.

• To throw a weapon at someone.

• To hide a weapon in plain sight.

Absolutism

• A political system where a single ruler has complete power and authority.

• A form of government where power is divided among various branches.

• A political ideology that promotes individual freedoms and democracy.

• A system where the government is controlled by a group of elected representatives.

Ambiguous

• Having a single clear meaning; precise.

• Having more than one meaning; unclear or inexact.

• Easily understood; straightforward.

• Completely obvious; clear-cut.

Bellicosity

• A tendency to be peaceful and avoid conflict.

• A tendency to be aggressive or eager to fight.

• A tendency to be indifferent to others' feelings.

• A tendency to be overly cautious and reserved.

Fealty

• A type of loyalty to a government

• Loyalty or allegiance to a person or cause.

• A legal term for property ownership

• A form of military service

Stalwart

• A person who is untrustworthy and unreliable.

• A person who is loyal, reliable, and hardworking; showing great strength.

• A person who is indifferent and apathetic.

• A person who is weak and easily discouraged.

Anxious

• Feeling excited about something.

• Feeling worried or nervous about something.

• Feeling indifferent to situations.

• Feeling overly confident in one's abilities.