Vocabulary Quiz, Nov 20th

• Imply (verb)

• To say no to something, usually politely

• To show or suggest indirectly

• To admire someone

• Not to do something

Decline (verb)

• To show or suggest indirectly

• To say no to something, usually politely

• Not to do something

• To admire someone

Appropriate (adjective)

• Admirable

• Possible

• Common, shared

• Proper, suitable

Mutual (adjective)

• Proper, suitable

• Possible

• Admirable

• Common, shared by two or more people toward one another

Which word means "to make worse"?

• Aggravate

• Ameliorate

• Alleviate

• Mitigate

Which word means "showing strong feeling"?

• Apathetic

• Uninterested

• Passionate

• Indifferent

What is the meaning of "Ephemeral"?

• Fleeting

• Lasting

• Eternal

• Constant

Which word means "to reduce in amount"?

• Augment

• Amplify

• Diminish

• Increase

What is the meaning of "Ambiguous"?

• Obvious

• Clear

• Explicit

• Uncertain

Which word means "to praise enthusiastically"?

• Extol

• Belittle

• Denounce

• Criticize