Vocabulary Quizs

Idyllic

• Relating to a mode of literature or art that portrays an idealized rustic life of peace, charm, and simplicity.

• A term used to describe urban life filled with chaos and noise.

• A style of writing that focuses on modern technology and its impact on society.

• A genre of art that depicts abstract concepts and emotions.

Pugnacious

• Inclined to quarrel or fight readily.

• Eager to learn and understand.

• Calm and peaceful in nature.

• Unwilling to engage in conflict.

Contentious

• Tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome.

• Calm and peaceful; free from conflict.

• Eager to please; accommodating.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking interest.

Assuage

• To make milder or less severe; to alleviate, ease, or mitigate.

• To intensify or worsen a situation.

• To ignore or dismiss a problem.

• To complicate or confuse an issue.

Harbinger

• A person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; a herald.

• A type of bird known for its colorful feathers.

• A person who predicts the weather.

• A term used for a type of ancient warrior.

Callous

• Sensitive

• Compassionate

• Insensitive, indifferent, unsympathetic.

• Empathetic

Incongruous

• Out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming.

• In harmony with surroundings; appropriate; fitting.

• Excessively elaborate or ornate; showy.

• Lacking in detail; vague; unclear.

Incensed

• Inflamed with anger; enraged.

• Calm and composed.

• Excited and joyful.

• Indifferent and apathetic.

Provocation

• The act of provoking.

• A method of negotiation.

• A type of emotional response.

• A legal term for incitement.

Dearth

• A surplus of resources; abundance.

• An inadequate supply; scarcity; lack.

• A temporary shortage; pause.

• A gradual increase; growth.