Vocabulary Quiz-Chapters 4-8

What does the word "deplorable" most closely mean?

• Admirable

• wretched

• Joyful

• Indifferent

If someone is feeling "despondent," how are they likely feeling?

• Excited

• Hopeless

• Energetic

• Confident

A "menial" task is one that is:

• Complicated

• High-paying

• Lowly and sometimes degrading

• Extremely important

Which of the following best describes something that is "expendable"?

• Irreplaceable

• Necessary

• Not worth keeping

• Valuable

A "nondescript" object is:

• Very detailed

• Colorful

• Lacking distinctive features

• Unique

To "placate" someone means to:

• Anger them

• Make peace with them

• Ignore them

• Challenge them

An "ingenious" solution is one that is:

• Simple

• Foolish

• Clever and original

• Common

If a situation is "interminable," it feels:

• Brief

• Endless

• Enjoyable

• Immediate

An "implicit" agreement is one that is:

• Spoken out loud

• Written down

• Understood without being stated

• Frequently questioned

To "exploit" someone means to:

• Help them unconditionally

• Take unfair advantage of them

• Pay them a compliment

• Offer them a job