Vocabulary Quiz Week 5

Which definition matches the word Nemesis?

• One that inflicts retribution or vengeance;

  an act or effect of retribution

• A person who is very successful and admired

• A person who is disliked or feared

• A person who is loyal and supportive

Which word fit's the following definition?

'To adopt an air of condescension toward'

• Patronize

• Flatter

• Gloat

• Mock

Which definition is correct for the following word:

'Refulgent'

• A radiant or resplendent quality or state

• A dull or lackluster quality or state

• A dark or gloomy quality or state

• A loud or noisy quality or state

• A slow or sluggish quality or state

What is the correct definition for the word 'Sidereal'?

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the sun or moon

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the planets or asteroids

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the seasons or weather

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to

  stars or constellations

• Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the tides or ocean currents

What word matches the following definition?

'One who advocates the extension of voting

rights, especially for women

• Activist

• Politician

• Lobbyist

• Feminist

• Suffragist

Which definition is the correct definition for the word...'Talisman'?

• A type of charm or amulet believed to protect its wearer from harm.

• Something producing apparently magical

  or miraculous effects

• A powerful symbol of authority or influence.

• A small object that is believed to bring good luck.

• A magical spell or incantation used to ward off evil.

Which definition matches the word "Trivial"?

• Unnecessary

• Abundant

• Of little worth or importance.

• Extravagant

• Irrelevant

Which definition fit's the following word. "Uproarious"

• Very noisy and full

• Calm and peaceful

• Soft and gentle

• Quiet and subdued

• Loud and boisterous

What word fit's the following definition?

'Affected with, inclined to, or showing

symptoms of stroke'

• Dyspneic

• Apoplectic

• Paroxysmal

• Dysphagic

• Dysphasic

Which definition fit's the following word...

'Coalesce'?

• To unite into a whole or for a common

  end

• To separate into distinct parts

• To cause to spread out and occupy a wider area

• To cause to become less intense

• To cause to become more intense