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Honors Weekly Vocab Les. 14

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "conciliatory" mean?

a)

Angry

b)

Soothing

c)

Mysterious

d)

Tasteless

2.

Which description best matches the meaning for the term "criterion"?

a)

A standard or rule for judgments

b)

Employee handbook

c)

Hidden meaning

d)

Lack of vitality

3.

Which word is a synonym for "cryptic"?

a)

Ordinary

b)

Mysterious

c)

Conciliatory

d)

Lackluster

4.

What does "ingratiate" mean?

a)

To make oneself agreeable to others

b)

Lack of brightness

c)

To put down or suppress

d)

A clever remark

5.

The term "insipid" is best described as:

a)

Dull/bland

b)

Sparkling

c)

Clear

d)

Exciting

6.

What is the opposite of "lackluster"?

a)

Drab

b)

Mysterious

c)

Radiant

d)

Exciting

7.

To "quell" means to:

a)

Agitate

b)

Put down or suppress

c)

Be antagonistic

d)

Lack vitality

8.

What is a "quibble"?

a)

A major argument

b)

Lack of flavor

c)

Minor criticism

d)

Fearful uncertainty

9.

What does "quip" refer to?

a)

Lack of brightness

b)

A sarcastic reply

c)

Calming down

d)

Clear meaning

10.

A "tirade" is best described as:

a)

A vehement (passionate, forceful, or intense) speech

b)

Harangue

c)

Fickle

d)

Lacking brightness

11.

What does "trepidation" mean?

a)

Fearful uncertainty

b)

Sparkle

c)

Excitement

d)

Eagerness

12.

The term "turbulent" implies:

a)

Wild disorder

b)

Soothing

c)

Sophisticated

d)

Hostile

13.

What does "urbane" mean?

a)

Fickle

b)

Wild disorder

c)

Suave

d)

Dull

14.

Which word means "changing quickly or unstable"?

a)

Arcane

b)

Volatile

c)

Conciliatory

d)

Lacking brightness

15.

What is the definition of "volition"?

a)

Fearful uncertainty

b)

Ability to choose

c)

Lack of flavor

d)

Putting down or suppressing