Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "abominate" mean?

• To love something

• To hate something because it is offensive

• To admire something

• To appreciate something

What is "acculturation"?

• Rejecting cultural practices

• Taking on ways or practices of another culture

• Planning cultural events

• Ignoring cultural differences

Which word describes something happening by chance or accident?

• Planned

• Adventitious

• Deliberate

• Intentional

What does "ascribe" mean?

• To deny something

• To attribute something to a cause

• To discredit something

• To ignore something

What does "circuitous" mean?

• Direct and straightforward

• Not taking the most direct route

• Simple and uncomplicated

• Quick and efficient

What does "commiserate" mean?

• To ignore someone's sadness

• To feel sorry for someone

• To neglect someone's feelings

• To worsen someone's situation

What does "enjoin" mean?

• To permit someone

• To strongly tell or command someone to do something

• To allow someone

• To ignore someone's actions

What does "expedite" mean?

• To delay something

• To make something happen faster

• To hinder progress

• To slow down a process

What does "expiate" mean?

• To worsen a situation

• To make up for something wrong

• To offend someone

• To ignore a mistake

What does "ferment" mean?

• To calm a situation

• To trigger or provoke change

• To soothe tensions

• To ignore unrest