Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term 'DIATRIBE' mean?

• A bitter, sharply abusive attack or criticism

• A song of joy or praise

• A wistful desire to return to a former time

• A peculiar characteristic or habit

Which word describes something that is 'lasting a very short time'?

• Indolent

• Ubiquitous

• Obsequious

• Ephemeral

What is the meaning of 'OBSTREPEROUS'?

• Unruly; noisy, clamorous, or boisterous

• Disposed to be silent or not to speak freely

• Excessive admiration or flattery

• Having complete knowledge, awareness, or understanding

What does 'INSIDIOUS' mean?

• Having an offensive odor

• Barely sufficient

• Stealthily treacherous or deceitful

• Cheerful, merry, joyous

Which word means 'to make amends or reparation for'?

• Reticent

• Mitigation

• Vehement

• Expiate

What does 'PERNICIOUS' mean?

• Unpredictable, apt to change quickly

• Expressing sorrow or melancholy

• Subject to fear; timid

• Highly injurious or deadly

What is the meaning of 'JUXTAPOSE'?

• Not yielding to fatigue; untiring

• Using more words than necessary to express an idea

• To recover health and strength after illness

• Place side by side

What does 'LANGUOR' refer to?

• The act of disgracing another

• A strong and continued inclination for something

• Laziness, loss of energy, sluggishness

• The quality or state of being profound

What does 'OBSEQUIOUS' mean?

• Obedient, dutiful

• Cheap and gaudy in appearance

• Candidness; being frank, open, honest

• Impenetrable; incapable of being influenced

What is the meaning of 'RETICENT'?

• Disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved

• Having a peculiar characteristic, habit, mannerism

• Conducted in secrecy; private

• Reflecting elegance, sophistication