WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the word "fluke"?
A small group of people specially trained for a purpose
An unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
The faculty or power of using one's will
Which word describes a statement of self-evident truth?
Taut
Volition
Truism
Cadre
What does "cadre" refer to?
A period of staying awake
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession
A dull, overused statement
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
What is a "talisman" typically thought to do?
Bring bad luck
Increase confusion
Have magic powers and bring good luck
Cause a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
What does "taut" mean?
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack
Contented to a fault
Intended to attract notice
Perplexed and confused
What is the meaning of "volition"?
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
The faculty or power of using one's will
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A period of staying awake
Which word means "contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions"?
Frivolous
Complacent
Solemn
Devout
What does "frivolous" mean?
Not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
Having or showing profound knowledge
Giving off bubbles; fizzy
To warn or reprimand firmly
What is a "platitude"?
A dull, overused statement or remark
A small group of people specially trained
A period of staying awake
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
What does "vigil" refer to?
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A period of staying awake, especially at night
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
To accept something reluctantly
What is "juxtaposition"?
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
A dull, overused statement
A small group of people specially trained
The faculty or power of using one's will
What does "augment" mean?
To make something greater by adding to it; increase
To warn or reprimand firmly
To accept something reluctantly
To perplex and confuse
What does "ostentatious" mean?
Intended to attract notice and impress others; showy
Perplexed and confused
Having or showing profound knowledge
Giving off bubbles; fizzy
What is the meaning of "inept"?
Generally incompetent and ineffectual
Having or showing profound knowledge
Perplexed and confused
To warn or reprimand firmly
What does "cacophony" refer to?
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds
A period of staying awake
A dull, overused statement
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation
