American Jezebel Vocab Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'abominable'?

• delightful and pleasant

• extremely unpleasant or causing moral revulsion

• acceptable and agreeable

• lovely and charming

Choose the synonym for the word 'auspicious'

• a) Lucky

• b) Unlucky

• c) Fortunate

• c) Unfortunate

In the sentence 'The candidate won the hearts of the entire constituency ', what does 'constituency' mean?

• A type of food

• Group of people eligible to vote in a particular area or district

• To bring under domination or control

• A type of clothing

Provide a succinct definition of the word 'succinct'.

• Long-winded and verbose

• Complicated and convoluted

• Verbose and lengthy

• Brief and to the point

What is the meaning of the word 'subjugate'?

• To set free

• To bring under control or to conquer

• A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

• To release from captivity

Choose the correct definition for the word 'grievous'

• Trivial

• Serious

• Minor

• Dangerous

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'abominable' in a sentence:

• The abominable weather made for a perfect day at the beach.

• The abominable snowman was friendly and approachable.

• I love the abominable taste of this dish.

• The abominable snowman was said to lurk in the mountains.

What is an auspicious event that you have experienced in your life?

• Losing a job

• Eating a delicious meal

• Getting a parking ticket

• Graduating from college

Find the vocabulary word that best fits in the blank.

This book gives a _____________ explanation of the events that led to World War II.

Find the vocabulary word that best fits in the blank.

My father suffered a _____________ wound that he may never recover from.