Vocabulary Meanings Quiz

What does the word "invective" mean?

• Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

• A large wardrobe or cabinet

• Completely free from dirt or contamination

• Having spots or patches of color

What is the meaning of "cant"?

• Radically new or original

• Language repeated so often and so mechanically that it’s lost its meaning

• Smile in an insincere, unnatural, or coy way

• Money or goods contributed to the poor

What does "semantics" refer to?

• The study of the meaning of words

• Tastelessly showy

• Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

• Working or spreading in a hidden or injurious way

What is an "armoire"?

• A large wardrobe or cabinet

• A type of language

• A feeling of profound respect

• A patch of color

What does "avante-garde" mean?

• Radically new or original

• Completely free from dirt or contamination

• Improperly forward or bold

• Smile in a coy way

What does "pristine" mean?

• Completely free from dirt or contamination

• Tastelessly showy

• Lacking self control

• Money contributed to the poor

What does it mean to "sully" something?

• Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• To agree or express agreement

• Having spots or patches of color

• Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

What does "acquiesce" mean?

• To agree or express agreement

• Insulting or abusive language

• Lacking refinement or taste

• Working in a hidden way

What does "garish" mean?

• Tastelessly showy

• Completely free from dirt

• Profound respect or awe

• Smile in a coy way

What does "mottled" mean?

• Having spots or patches of color

• Radically new or original

• Lacking self control

• A large wardrobe or cabinet