2025 1AH Vocabulary Quiz #5

The word 'jeer' most closely means:

• To listen carefully
• To apologize sincerely
• To praise enthusiastically
• To mock or taunt someone

Which sentence uses 'ludicrous' correctly?

• The politician spoke with great wisdom and clarity.
• Her elegant dress was perfectly appropriate for the event.
• The idea that cats could drive cars seemed completely absurd.
• The serious scientist presented his careful research.

An 'effigy' is best described as:

• A rare type of flower
• A symbolic representation of a person
• A detailed sculpture
• A type of musical instrument

'Lament' most closely means:

• To express deep grief or sorrow
• To complain loudly
• To ignore completely
• To celebrate joyfully

'Reverence' is most similar to:

• Indifference
• Deep respect
• Anger
• Disrespect

A 'derisive' comment would be characterized by:

• Serious contemplation
• Kindness and compassion
• Gentle encouragement
• Mockery and ridicule

'Decorum' refers to:

• Chaotic behavior
• Extreme emotion
• Proper and polite conduct
• Physical strength

In the context of social interactions, which word suggests maintaining appropriate behavior?

• Effigy
• Decorum
• Lament
• Jeer

a symbol in literature

• a type of metal clashing plates on a drum kit
• something that stands for or represents something else
• a person that stands for and represents something else
• something that doesn't stand for or represents something else

an allusion in literature

• An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly
• an optical appearance
• An expression designed to call something to mind by mentioning it directly
• An dramatic play designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly