5.18.W - Quiz Vocabulary Preparation

What does 'anarchy' mean?

• A form of government with strict laws.

• A political system led by a single ruler.

• A state of society without government or authority.

• A society governed by a council of elders.

Define 'archaic'.

• Archaic means a style of cooking.

• Archaic is a term used for digital technology.

• Archaic means outdated or no longer in common use.

• Archaic refers to something modern and trendy.

What is an 'autocrat'?

• A democratic leader elected by the people.

• A ruler with absolute power.

• A politician who serves a fixed term.

• A military general with limited authority.

Explain the term 'barbarity'.

• A form of artistic expression.

• A state of civilization and refinement.

• Extreme cruelty or brutality.

• A type of government system.

What does 'behemoth' refer to?

• A large and powerful creature or entity.

• A type of ancient tree.

• A mythical bird that rises from ashes.

• A small, harmless insect.

Define 'charlatan'.

• A charlatan is a fraud or impostor.

• A charlatan is a type of medicine.

• A charlatan is a trustworthy advisor.

• A charlatan is a skilled professional.

What does 'crass' mean?

• Polite and courteous; showing good manners.

• Elegant and sophisticated; highly refined.

• Insensitive or vulgar; lacking refinement.

• Intelligent and insightful; demonstrating deep understanding.

What does it mean to 'dither'?

• To ignore a problem.

• To hesitate or be indecisive.

• To act with confidence.

• To make a decision quickly.

How would you define 'embellish'?

• To criticize or downplay something's importance.

• To create a replica of something without any changes.

• To simplify something by removing details.

• To make something more attractive or interesting by adding details.

What does 'fictive' mean?

• Real and factual

• Not real; invented or imaginary.

• Based on true events

• A type of literary genre