Vocabulary and Meaning Quiz #4

Tumultuous describes a situation that is:

• Peaceful and calm

• Chaotic and noisy

• Slow and boring

• Happy and joyful

Which of the following best describes someone who is paralyzed?

• Able to move freely

• Unable to move due to injury or illness

• Very active and energetic

• Sleeping soundly

To forestall something means to:

• Encourage it to happen

• Prevent it from happening by acting first

• Ignore its possibility

• Wait for it to happen

A person afflicted with a disease is:

• Completely healthy

• Suffering from the disease

• Only slightly affected

• Recovered fully

Bespoke refers to something that is:

• Mass-produced

• Custom-made for a specific person

• Very expensive

• Cheap and affordable

A veiled threat is one that is:

• Directly and clearly expressed

• Not openly or clearly expressed

• Only made in writing

• Always ignored

In a tumultuous environment, it is difficult to:

• Relax and enjoy oneself

• Concentrate and work effectively

• Make new friends

• All of the above

If someone is paralyzed, they are likely to need:

• Regular exercise to stay fit

• Assistance with daily activities

• A lot of sleep

• A new job

To forestall criticism, one might:

• Ignore the critics

• Address the issues before they are raised

• Argue with the critics

• Change the subject

A veiled woman is typically wearing:

• A hat and sunglasses

• A piece of cloth to cover her face or head

• A formal gown

• Casual streetwear