12th Grade Vocabulary List 1

What is the definition of the word 'Choleric'?

• easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger

• having a calm and peaceful temperament

• showing great wisdom and insight

• tending to avoid company of others

What is the definition of the word 'Prognosticate'?

• to foretell from signs or symptoms

• to celebrate with joy

• to criticize harshly

• to ignore completely

• to repair skillfully

What is the definition of the word 'Score'?

• a group of 20 things; success in acquisition; an indicating mark; the act of making a mark

• a musical instrument; a type of dance; a kind of fruit

• a mathematical operation; a type of weather; a style of painting

• a famous city; a type of animal; a historical event

What is the meaning of the word 'Circuitous'?

• lengthy because very indirect

• extremely dangerous

• completely silent

• easily understandable

What is the meaning of the word 'Interim' as an adjective?

• done, made, appointed, or occurring for an intervening time

• lasting forever or permanent

• related to internal affairs

• happening after a long delay

What is the meaning of the word 'Matinee'?

• a performance or public event held in the daytime especially the afternoon

• a type of evening meal

• a musical instrument

• a traditional dance

What is the meaning of the word 'Paragon'?

• a model of excellence or perfection

• a type of gemstone

• an ancient weapon

• a musical instrument

What is the meaning of the word 'Paranoia'?

• a tendency toward excessive or irrational suspiciousness and distrustfulness of others

• a feeling of extreme happiness and joy

• a state of complete relaxation and calmness

• an intense desire to help others

What is the meaning of the word 'Scrupulous'?

• having strict regard for what is right or proper

• being careless and negligent

• showing lack of interest

• acting without any moral principles

What is the meaning of the word 'Scrutinize'?

• to examine closely and minutely

• to ignore completely

• to celebrate loudly

• to forget quickly