Vocabulary and Context Quiz

Which word best describes Gary's behavior in the sentence: 'Gary, who has never had morals or values, has made many reckless and reprehensible decisions that have cost him his freedom.'?

• Abstemious
• Gauche
• Florid
• Censurable

In the sentence 'Travis has been a regular customer or patron of the diner for so many years, the staff know his order by heart,' which word best describes Travis?

• Specious
• Discursive
• Pernicious
• Denizen

The lecturer's speech is described as 'prattle aimlessly.' Which word best captures this style of speaking?

• Salient
• Florid
• Perceptive
• Discursive

In the context of 'Gary is a well-known figure in the black market dealings of major league baseball cards,' which word best describes the nature of Gary's activities?

• Gauche
• Dowdy
• Pernicious
• Abstemious

What do teachers wish to do according to the sentence: 'Many teachers wish to infuse or engrain a deeper appreciation of learning and educational discovery into their students.'?

• Foist
• Inculcate
• Satiate
• Disseminate

In the sentence about Travis spilling creamer, which word best describes his actions?

• Gauche
• Salient
• Perceptive
• Florid

Samantha's dress is described as 'definitely unique, highly decorated, and adorned.' Which word best captures this description?

• Abstemious
• Florid
• Dowdy
• Palpable

What is Willy trying to do at the police station?

• Sear
• Corroborate
• Foist
• Disseminate

Bradley's 'keen insight into criminal activity' suggests he is:

• Perceptive
• Specious
• Dowdy
• Abstemious

The description of McDonald's French fries suggests they can do what to your mouth?

• Disseminate
• Foist
• Sear
• Satiate