Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abjure" mean?

• To confirm or support

• To formally renounce a belief or claim

• To agree silently

• To create a new law

What does the word "abrogate" mean?

• To confirm or support

• To formally repeal or do away with

• To agree silently

• To create a new law

What is the meaning of "abstemious"?

• Indulgent in eating and drinking

• Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking

• Excessive in behavior

• Unconcerned with one's health

What does "acumen" refer to?

• A sharp edge of a blade

• The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions

• A historical period

• A type of academic study

The word "antebellum" is best associated with which period?

• The time during a war

• The time after a war

• The time before a particular war

• The time when peace treaties are signed

What does "auspicious" mean?

• Related to the stars

• Conducive to success; favorable

• Suspicious or doubtful

• Having a bad omen

What is the meaning of "bellicose"?

• Peace-loving

• Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

• Cowardly in nature

• Well-behaved and obedient

What does the verb "belie" mean?

• To support with evidence

• To disguise or contradict

• To tell a lie

• To believe in something

What does "bowdlerize" mean?

• To tie something with a bow

• To remove material that is considered improper or offensive

• To decorate elaborately

• To add more detail to a story

The term "chicanery" refers to what?

• A type of dance

• The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

• A method of cooking

• The study of historical records