TD VOCABULARY 6 Skills Test

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?

• rarely seen

• present, appearing, or found everywhere

• limited to one location

• only found in specific areas

Provide a synonym for the word 'ephemeral'.

• fleeting

• perpetual

• transient

• evanescent

Explain the term 'quintessential'.

• The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

• A term used to describe something that is average in quality.

• Referring to an example that is completely irrelevant to the topic.

• The least important example of a quality or class.

Define the word 'facetious'.

• Avoiding humor in all situations

• Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

• Showing empathy and understanding

• Being serious and straightforward

Give an example of the word 'gregarious' in a sentence.

• He was gregarious and shy at the same time.

• She was known for her gregarious personality, always surrounded by friends.

• The cat's gregarious behavior surprised everyone.

• The gregarious flowers bloomed in the spring.

What does 'alacrity' mean?

• Slow and reluctant readiness

• Brisk and cheerful readiness

• Calm and peaceful readiness

• Quick and efficient readiness

How would you describe someone who is 'punctilious'?

• Attentive to detail and strict in observing rules or etiquette

• Careless and indifferent to details

• Attentive to big picture and overlooks details

• Strict and observant of rules

Use the word 'ubiquitous' in a sentence.

• Ubiquitous refers to something that is outdated and no longer in use.

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society.

• Ubiquitous means rare and hard to find.

• Ubiquitous is a term used to describe something that is only found in one specific location.

What is the definition of 'verisimilitude'?

• Verisimilitude refers to the use of vivid colors in art.

• Verisimilitude is the process of creating realistic video game characters.

• The definition of 'verisimilitude' is the act of telling the truth in a story.

• The definition of 'verisimilitude' is the appearance of being true or real.

the first example of something, from which all later forms are developed:

a prototype for/of a new car