Vocabulary Quiz Ch 15

What does "lucid" mean?

• Clearly expressed; easily understood

• Using or containing too many words

• An on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly

• Well proportioned; balanced; the same on both sides

When the young mother first missed her little boy in the park, she wasn't too disturbed, but after ten minutes of searching without success, she became ______.

• contrite

• conspiracy

• connoisseur

• distraught

• germane

Which is a synonym for: verbose?

• succinct

• gabby

• concise

• mute

Which is a synonym for: conspiracy?

• scheme

• faithful

• honesty

• loyalty

Which is an antonym for: symmetrical?

• different

• proportional

• equal

• balanced

What does "conspiracy" mean?

• Clearly expressed; easily understood

• A secret plot by two or more people, especially for harmful or illegal purpose

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• Using or containing too many words

What is the meaning of "contrite"?

• Truly sorry for having done wrong; repentant

• Well proportioned; balanced

• In an on-the-surface manner; not thoroughly

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

What is the meaning of "plight"?

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

• An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• Well proportioned; balanced

What does "verbose" mean?

• Using or containing too many words

• An expert in fine art or in matters of taste

• Having to do with the issue at hand; relevant

• A situation marked by difficulty, hardship, or misfortune

The suspenseful movie "Gaslight" concerns an evil husband's ______ to make his wife believe she is going insane.

• conspiracy

• honesty

• kindness

• ignorance