Vocabulary Quiz!

What is the definition of "greenhorn" in the following sentence:
"She was a greenhorn working at a greenhouse."

• someone who is easily jealous

• someone who is easily tricked

• someone who is often sick

• someone who is good with plants

What is the meaning of "complicity" in the following sentence:
"He is accused of complicity in a large-scale bribery scheme."

• The state of having been involved in wrongdoing and being an accomplice.

• The act of taking charge and leading an operation/event.

• The state of being caught lacking, the failure of completing one's responsibilities.

• The act of planning an event/operation.

Spell the word with the definition of "someone who is easily tricked".
(no capital letters needed!)

What is the definition of "improbable"?

• 
  prone to collapse under application of force

• definitely not occuring naturally

• unlikely to be true or to occur

• false, fabricated

What is the best definition of "bogus"?

• counterfeit, not genuine

• exaggerated

• bombastic

• mucus

What is the definiton of "siphon"?

• To drink without stopping.

• To take something that does not belong to them.

• To fill or add to the brim.

• To convey, draw off, or empty.

Spell the word with the definition of "unlikely to be true or to happen".

What is the definition of the word "Casanova" in the following sentence:
"He is so charming, he is truly a casanova".

• A name of popular chips from Indonesia, made up from cassava chips.

• The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses

• A state of being extremely confused and puzzled.

• A man known for seducing women and having many lovers.

What is the definition of "herculean"?

• Having or showing a lack of depth of understanding or character.

• Exhibiting extreme pride and over confidence.

• Of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty.

• Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Which sentence reflects the best use of the word "siphon"?

• He siphoned a litre of fuel into his car.

• She siphoned her baking intensity and made more pastries.

• She illegally siphoned money out of other people's bank accounts.

• He siphoned all his effort yesterday and today he is exhausted.