Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "dazed" mean?

• confused; bewildered

• a strong and very unpleasant smell

• painful struggle

• payment

Which word describes a strong and very unpleasant smell?

• Throes

• Stench

• Recompense

• Dominion

What does "foiled" mean?

• to keep from doing something; thwart

• to put out or extinguish

• surrounded by enemies

• confused; bewildered

What is the meaning of "quench"?

• to put out or extinguish

• painful struggle

• the power of governing and controlling

• removed from office or power

What does "stench" refer to?

• a strong and very unpleasant smell

• payment

• forever lasting

• to keep from doing something; thwart

What does "decrepit" mean?

• weakened by old age

• surrounded by enemies

• the power of governing and controlling

• painful struggle

What does the word "laden" mean?

• Empty; light

• Burdened; loaded down

• Fast; quick

• Small; insignificant

In the sentence "The ship was laden with heavy cargo," what does "laden" imply about the ship?

• The ship was empty.

• The ship was fast.

• The ship was burdened with weight.

• The ship was new.

Which of the following is a synonym for "laden"?

• Unloaded

• Light

• Burdened

• Empty

Which of the following is a synonym for "eminent"?

• Unknown

• Famous

• Ordinary

• Unimportant