Vocabulary Quiz December 5th

What does 'Dementia' refer to?

• Decline in mental ability affecting memory and thinking

• Loss of memory

• A mental disorder affecting thoughts and perception of reality

• A blockage of a blood vessel

What is 'Slander'?

• A false spoken statement damaging someone’s reputation

• A point where normal rules break down

• A temporary departure from the main topic

• A bulge in a blood vessel wall

What does 'Apocryphal' mean?

• A patterned cloth with crisscrossed stripes

• A decorative pin worn on clothing

• Based on an unproven idea or assumption

• Of doubtful authenticity

What is 'Snooker'?

• A short, heavy stick used as a weapon

• A cue sport played on a large table with colored balls

• A backpack used especially for hiking

• A rope or chain used to tie something

What does 'Digression' refer to?

• The act of copying or reproducing something

• A temporary departure from the main topic

• Logical thinking or explanation

• An explanation that makes something clearer

What is an 'Aneurysm'?

• Loss of memory

• A mental disorder affecting thoughts and perception of reality

• A bulge in a blood vessel wall

• A blockage of a blood vessel

What does 'Red Herring' mean?

• A circular star chart showing visible constellations

• A point where normal rules break down

• A roofed platform or porch along the outside of a house

• Something that distracts from the main issue

What is 'Marzipan'?

• Sweet paste made from almonds and sugar

• Knives, forks, and spoons for eating

• A low, intermediate floor between main floors

• A decorative pin worn on clothing

What does 'Intuition' refer to?

• Understanding without conscious reasoning

• Logical thinking or explanation

• Careful and cautious; thinking before acting

• Feeling dizzy or very excited

What does 'Profane' mean?

• A blockage of a blood vessel

• A farmer who owns and works his own land

• Showing disrespect toward something sacred

• A bulge in a blood vessel wall