Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "carafe"?

• A type of fruit

• A bottle with a stopper

• A musical instrument

• A piece of furniture

What does the word "clamor" mean?

• To whisper softly

• To sing melodiously

• To utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

• To dance gracefully

What is the definition of "exultation"?

• A feeling of extreme joy

• A state of confusion

• A moment of silence

• A sense of fear

What does "pretext" refer to?

• A genuine reason

• A fictitious reason that conceals the real reason

• A type of fabric

• A historical event

What is the meaning of "odious"?

• Extremely pleasant

• Extremely repulsive or unpleasant

• Slightly annoying

• Mildly interesting

What does "tousle" mean?

• To arrange neatly

• To disarrange or rumple; dishevel

• To clean thoroughly

• To paint carefully

What is the meaning of "exalted"?

• Of low moral value

• Of high moral or intellectual value

• Of average importance

• Of no significance

What does "conservatory" refer to?

• A place for musical performances

• A greenhouse in which plants are arranged

• A type of dance studio

• A historical monument

What is a "throng"?

• A small group of animals

• A large gathering of people

• A type of musical instrument

• A piece of clothing

What does "trousseau" mean?

• A collection of books

• Clothes and linens that a bride brings to a marriage

• A set of tools

• A type of jewelry