Vocabulary Quizs

consequently

• As a result or effect of something that has happened.

• A term used to describe a consequence that is unexpected.

• A synonym for the word 'before'.

• A phrase indicating a cause without an effect.

Contradict (v.) - to go against or say the opposite of what someone else is doing or saying

• His actions seemed to support his words, as he claimed to support the project and then voted for it.

• His actions seemed to contradict his words, as he claimed to support the project but then voted against it.

• His actions seemed to align with his words, as he claimed to oppose the project but then voted for it.

• His actions seemed to confuse his words, as he claimed to be neutral but then took a side.

subsequent

• Something that precedes or comes before something else in time or order.

• Something that follows or comes after something else in time or order.

• Something that is unrelated or irrelevant to the current topic.

• Something that is equal in time or order to something else.

dignified (adj.)

• Acting in a way that shows respect for yourself and others.

• Behaving in a way that is loud and disruptive.

• Showing indifference to others' feelings.

• Acting in a way that seeks attention and praise.

Prefix "re-" means again, back

• readjust

• transform

• eliminate

• create

Resilient (adj.) - someone or something able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• Someone who gives up easily when faced with challenges.

• Someone who is able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

• Someone who avoids difficult situations altogether.

• Someone who is always in a state of despair.

Root "dict" means to say, to use words

• vindicate

• elucidate

• transcribe

• convey

precocious (adj.)

• Describes someone that shows advanced intelligence or skill at an unusually young age.

• Describes someone who is shy and reserved.

• Describes someone who is overly confident and boastful.

• Describes someone who is always late to events.

Diction (n.) - refers to the words someone chooses to use, and how they choose to use them

• The speaker’s formal diction, filled with complex vocabulary and precise phrasing, gave the lecture a scholarly tone.

• The speaker’s casual diction, using slang and informal language, made the audience feel relaxed.

• The speaker’s ambiguous diction, leaving much to interpretation, confused the listeners.

• The speaker’s repetitive diction, using the same words over and over, bored the audience.

cognizant (adj.)

• Having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception.

• Being unaware of one's surroundings.

• Expressing confusion or uncertainty.

• Demonstrating ignorance of the facts.