Vocabulary 9 Practice Quiz

Which word describes something formed by curved lines?

• Rectilinear

• Angular

• Curvilinear

• Linear

What does 'veer' mean?

• To stay on course

• To change in direction

• To decelerate

• To accelerate

What is 'karma' associated with?

• A mathematical formula

• A scientific theory

• A type of dance

• Fate, destiny; to detect good or bad vibrations from something or someone

What does 'astute' mean?

• Quick in discernment; shrewd, clever, keen

• Slow to understand

• Indifferent

• Uninterested

What is a 'misnomer'?

• A correct name

• A title

• An incorrect or inappropriate name

• A nickname

Who is an 'artisan'?

• A person who teaches

• A person who performs on stage

• A worker skilled in a craft

• A person who writes books

What does 'draconian' mean?

• Hard, severe, cruel

• Flexible and lenient

• Easy-going

• Gentle and kind

Which word means 'to libel or slander'?

• Defame

• Celebrate

• Honor

• Praise

Which term is used for 'a rise after defeat'?

• Fall

• Stagnant

• Resurgent

• Decline

What does 'elapse' mean in terms of time?

• To stand still

• To pass or go by

• To pause

• To reverse