Vocabulary Set 1 Quizs

Malodorous (adj.)

• Means having a pleasant aroma.

• Means having a foul-smelling odor.

• Means being odorless.

• Means having a sweet scent.

Irreverent (adj.)

• Means showing deep respect and admiration.

• Means lacking respect or seriousness; not reverent.

• Means being overly serious and formal.

• Means having a strong sense of duty and responsibility.

Vulgarity (n.)

• Means offensive speech or conduct.

• A type of formal language used in literature.

• A style of writing that is overly complex.

• A term used to describe polite conversation.

Volition (n.)

• Means accord; an act or exercise of will.

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.

• A type of physical exercise.

• A legal term for a binding agreement.

Magisterial (adj.)

• Means overbearing or offensively self-assured.

• Means humble and modest in demeanor.

• Means lacking authority or influence.

• Means overly cautious and reserved.

To abet (v.)

• To assist, encourage, urge, or aid, usually an act of wrongdoing.

• To hinder or obstruct someone from doing something.

• To ignore or overlook a wrongdoing.

• To punish someone for their actions.

Kaleidoscopic (adj.)

• Means continually changing or quickly shifting.

• Means stable and unchanging.

• Means colorful and vibrant.

• Means dull and monotonous.

Usury (n.)

• Is the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates.

• Is the practice of lending money without interest.

• Is a term used for borrowing money from friends.

• Is the act of saving money in a bank.

Galling (adj.)

• Means pleasing and enjoyable.

• Means irritating, annoying, or exasperating.

• Means calm and peaceful.

• Means confusing and perplexing.

To scintillate (v.)

• To emit or send forth sparks or little flashes of light, creating a shimmering effect; to sparkle.

• To absorb light and become invisible.

• To create a loud noise or sound.

• To move in a slow and steady manner.