Honors Weekly Vocab Les. 15

What is the meaning of the word "cursory"?

• Thorough

• Superficial

• Meticulous

• Careful

Determine the meaning of the word, "dearth," as it is used in this sentence: The tornadoes caused a dearth of available resources for the community.

• Abundance

• Lack

• Wealth

• Excess

Which word is an antonym of "debilitate"?

• Strengthen

• Exhaust

• Weaken

• Feeble

What does the word "languid" imply in this sentence: "The dreary cold weather made Jim feel languid, so he stayed in bed longer."?

• Energetic

• Relaxed

• Fast-paced

• Stressed

Which word is a synonym of "lassitude"?

• Energy

• Lethargy

• Vigor

• Enthusiasm

The term “lavish” means ___.

• moderate spending

• no spending

• excessive or extravagant spending

• frugal spending

What does "raze" mean?

• build

• destroy

• renovate

• preserve

Which best describes the term "rebuff"?

• To accept

• To snub

• To welcome

• To praise

A "recluse" can be defined as a person who lives a(n) ___ life.

• social

• active

• secluded

• noisy

What does "unassailable" mean?

• able to be attacked and conquered

• someone or something that is vulnerable

• not able to be attacked and conquered

• someone or something that cannot sail