Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'abhor' mean?

• To confuse utterly

• To improve or make better

• To regard with extreme disgust

• To scold harshly

What is the meaning of 'abrogate'?

• To waste away from lack of use

• To persuade with flattery

• To repeal or abolish formally

• To publicly denounce

What does 'acrimonious' describe?

• Emotionally detached

• Angry and bitter

• Existing in large quantities

• Self-satisfied to a fault

What is the meaning of 'alacrity'?

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

• A difficult problem

• A deep-seated feeling of dislike

• A large destructive fire

What does 'ameliorate' mean?

• To improve or make better

• To scold harshly

• To surrender under agreed terms

• To confuse utterly

What does 'antipathy' refer to?

• A loud and confused noise

• Having knowledge or awareness

• Self-confidence in a demanding situation

• A strong dislike

What does 'cajole' mean?

• To weaken seriously

• To manipulate

• To express severe disapproval

• To persuade with flattery

What is the meaning of 'censure'?

• To support or strengthen

• To improve or make better

• To express severe disapproval

• To provoke hostility

What does 'conundrum' mean?

• A scarcity or lack

• A loud and confused noise

• A difficult problem

• A leader who manipulates

What does 'debilitate' mean?

• To publicly denounce

• To agree

• To weaken seriously

• To regard with extreme disgust