Vocabulary Quiz Practice 61-70

What does 'validate' mean?

• To invalidate or nullify

• To confirm, support, or corroborate

• To confuse or mislead

• To criticize or condemn

What is the meaning of 'zealous'?

• Lazy and unmotivated

• Fervent, filled with eagerness in pursuit of something

• Indifferent or apathetic

• Calm and composed

Which word describes something that is 'existing everywhere, widespread'?

• Ubiquitous

• Rare

• Isolated

• Hidden

What does 'verbose' mean?

• Clear and straightforward

• Wordy, impaired by wordiness

• Concise and to the point

• Silent and reserved

What is a 'nuance'?

• A major difference

• An obvious similarity

• A complete change

• A slight variation in meaning, tone, expression

What does 'ruse' mean?

• An honest mistake

• A straightforward action

• A trick

• A genuine offer

What does 'wistful' mean?

• Joyful and carefree

• Confident and assured

• Full of yearning, musingly sad

• Angry and resentful

What does 'meager' mean?

• Sufficient and adequate

• Excessive and overwhelming

• Deficient in size or quality

• Abundant in size or quality

What does 'pugnacious' mean?

• Friendly and sociable

• Quarrelsome, combative

• Calm and passive

• Peaceful and harmonious

What does 'orthodox' mean?

• Innovative and new

• Rebellious and defiant

• Convention, conforming to established protocol

• Unconventional and unorthodox