Vocabulary Quiz 2b

What does the word 'sardonic' mean?

• Excited

• Mockingly sarcastic

• Serious

• Happy

What is the definition of 'brandishing'?

• Hiding

• Waving or displaying

• Eating

• Sleeping

How would you describe something 'formidable'?

• Beautiful

• Confusing

• Evoking fear or respect

• Boring

What does 'imminent' mean?

• About to happen in the near future

• Distant

• Unimportant

• Impossible

What is a 'pacifist'?

• Aggressive

• Opposes violence and promotes peace

• Neutral

• Supports violence

What does 'unrivalled' mean?

• Surpassing others

• With equal match

• Average

• Mediocre

What is a 'skirmish'?

• A long battle

• A brief, minor conflict

• A friendly competition

• A peaceful gathering

How would you describe someone who is 'emaciated'?

• Healthy

• Extremely thin or undernourished

• Overweight

• Athletic

What does it mean to 'stifle' something?

• Encourage

• Suppress, restrain, or smother

• Celebrate

• Ignore

What does it mean to do something 'intently'?

• Randomly

• Carelessly

• With great focus, attention, or concentration

• With little focus