Vocabulary and Literary Terms Quiz

What does the term "Antithesis" mean?

• A warning or caution

• A direct contrast or opposition between two things

• High-sounding but with little meaning

• A forceful and bitter verbal attack

Which word describes language that is high-sounding but with little meaning?

• Bombastic

• Esoteric

• Furtive

• Lethargic

What is a "Caveat"?

• A person or thing that signals what is to come

• A warning or caution; a condition or limitation

• Done with minimal effort or reflection

• Loud, vocal, and forceful in expressing opinions

Which term refers to a forceful and bitter verbal attack?

• Diatribe

• Harbinger

• Perfunctory

• Vociferous

What does "Esoteric" mean?

• Secretive, stealthy, or sly in nature

• Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small, specialized group

• Sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy

• Loud, vocal, and forceful in expressing opinions

Which word means secretive, stealthy, or sly in nature?

• Furtive

• Lethargic

• Harbinger

• Perfunctory

What is a "Harbinger"?

• A warning or caution

• A person or thing that signals or foreshadows what is to come

• Done with minimal effort or reflection

• A direct contrast or opposition between two things

Which term describes someone who is sluggish, drowsy, or lacking energy?

• Lethargic

• Bombastic

• Esoteric

• Vociferous

What does "Perfunctory" mean?

• Done with minimal effort or reflection; routine and superficial

• A forceful and bitter verbal attack

• High-sounding but with little meaning

• Secretive, stealthy, or sly in nature

Which word describes someone who is loud, vocal, and forceful in expressing opinions?

• Vociferous

• Furtive

• Harbinger

• Lethargic