Vocabulary Quiz 3

What does the word "askew" mean?

• Perfectly aligned

• Turned or twisted to one side

• Completely straight

• Sharply turned

Which word describes something that belongs to the present time?

• Ancient

• Contemporary

• Historical

• Past

The term "crude" best applies to:

• Highly refined

• Technologically advanced

• Belonging to an early stage of technical development

• Decorative and detailed

What does "defiant" mean?

• Compliant

• Submissive

• Boldly resisting authority

• Agreeable

Which word means to be unstable?

• Stabilize

• Fluctuate

• Solidify

• Firm

What does "haphazard" imply?

• Carefully planned

• Dependent upon or characterized by chance

• Methodical

• Organized

What does the word "inconceivable" mean?

• totally unlikely

• easily believable

• highly probable

• somewhat likely

What is the meaning of "jeer" as used in the context?

• to praise enthusiastically

• to laugh at with contempt

• to agree with

• to ignore completely

Which word describes being tolerant and merciful?

• harsh

• lenient

• strict

• severe

The term "obliterate" is best defined as:

• to create

• to ignore

• to do away with completely

• to discover