Word Analysis Quiz 10.2.4

What does it mean if someone is described as "uncouth"?

• They are very cultured and refined.

• They are lacking good manners or grace.

• They are extremely intelligent.

• They are very nimble and quick.

If a person takes umbrage at a comment, how are they most likely feeling?

• Joyful

• Indifferent

• Offended

• Excited

Which word best describes someone who is able to move quickly and easily?

• Pensive

• Nimble

• Ruddy

• Begrudge

If a statement is described as "terse," how is it likely perceived?

• Long-winded and detailed

• Warm and friendly

• Brief and to the point

• Confusing and unclear

What does it mean to "elucidate" something?

• To make something darker or more obscure

• To make something clear by explaining it

• To ignore or overlook something

• To complicate a simple matter

When someone is described as "pensive," what are they likely doing?

• Acting without thinking

• Laughing uncontrollably

• Thinking deeply or wistfully

• Moving quickly

What does "edification" primarily involve?

• The process of diminishing someone's knowledge

• The act of making someone feel worse about themselves

• The process of instructing or improving someone morally or intellectually

• The act of physically building something

If a person's complexion is described as "ruddy," what does it look like?

• Pale and colorless

• Dark and tanned

• Having a healthy, reddish color

• Unnaturally white or sallow

What does it mean to "begrudge" someone something?

• To give something willingly

• To envy someone for possessing or enjoying something

• To feel indifferent towards someone's possessions

• To feel happy for someone's achievements

What does "palliate" mean in a medical context?

• To cure a disease completely

• To make a disease worse

• To relieve symptoms without curing the cause

• To diagnose a disease accurately