Minister's Black Veil Vocab Quiz

Fill in the blank: Gait is the _________.

• manner of walking

• type of dance

• form of speech

• style of writing

Fill in the blank: Throng is a _________.

• a large group of people gathered closely together

• a type of musical instrument

• a small piece of cloth

• a kind of fruit

Fill in the blank: Semblance is an _________.

• outward appearance

• internal feeling

• mathematical equation

• chemical reaction

Fill in the blank: Perturbation is the act of _________?

• disturbing or agitating greatly, the state of being annoyed

• calming or soothing someone

• ignoring completely

• organizing systematically

Fill in the blank: Oratory is the art of _________?

• public speaking

• painting

• dancing

• cooking

Fill in the blank: Accord means _________.

• agreement, harmony; to agree, be in harmony or bring into harmony; to grant, bestow on

• disagreement, conflict; to argue, be in discord or bring into conflict; to withhold, deny

• a musical instrument; to play, perform or compose music; to entertain, amuse

• a type of vehicle; to drive, operate or repair; to purchase, sell

Fill in the blank: Ostentatious means _________.

• intended to attract notice; an attempt to impress others

• reluctant to speak; reserved

• difficult to understand; obscure

• showing a lack of interest or concern

Fill in the blank: Sagacious means _________

• acutely insightful and wise

• easily deceived and gullible

• lacking any sense of direction

• prone to making hasty decisions

Fill in the blank: Impertinent means _________?

• insolent; rude; not pertinent; impertinence

• generous; kind; helpful; benevolence

• timid; shy; reserved; reticence

• diligent; hardworking; industrious; perseverance

Fill in the blank: Mitigate means _________.

• to soften

• to harden

• to ignore

• to exaggerate