TWM #2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Aphorism" mean?

• A long detailed story

• A short pithy instructive saying

• A type of fabric

• A medical condition

Which word describes a lack of arrogance or false pride?

• Cynical

• Gaunt

• Humility

• Insidious

The word "Insidious" best describes something that is:

• Open and direct

• Quick and efficient

• Hidden and harmful

• Strong and visible

What is "Corduroy" commonly known as?

• A type of dance

• A medical instrument

• A thick cotton fabric with vertical ribs

• A philosophical ideology

Which term is used to describe someone who is very thin, especially from disease or hunger?

• Gaunt

• Gaudy

• Generous

• Gigantic

What does "Deferment" refer to?

• The act of declining an offer

• The act of putting off to a future time

• The act of transferring property

• The act of speeding up a process

How would someone act if they are being "Gingerly"?

• Carelessly

• Aggressively

• With extreme care or delicacy

• Indifferently

What does "Reservation" imply when planning for the future?

• Immediate action

• Total cancellation

• Setting aside for some future occasion

• Complete agreement

What does "Atrophied" mean in medical terms?

• Increased in size

• Maintained strength

• Diminished in size or strength

• Fully recovered

What does "Cynical" describe about a person's view on human nature?

• Optimistic and positive

• Neutral and unbiased

• Believing the worst

• Highly trusting