Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "Decimated" mean?

• Destroyed a large portion

• Created a new structure

• Improved significantly

• Increased in number

What is the meaning of "Formidable"?

• Easy to overcome

• Inspiring fear or respect

• Unimportant

• Weak and fragile

Define the term "Contrition".

• Lack of interest

• Feeling of remorse

• State of confusion

• Act of celebration

What does "Trajectory" refer to?

• A path followed by a projectile

• A straight line

• A random movement

• A stationary position

What is "Embolism"?

• A type of plant

• Blockage in a blood vessel

• A musical instrument

• A mathematical equation

What does "Subcutaneous" mean?

• Above the skin

• Under the bone

• On the surface

• Below the skin

Define "Clandestine".

• Open and public

• Secret and concealed

• Loud and noisy

• Bright and colorful

What is an "Interloper"?

• A welcome guest

• A close friend

• An intruder

• A family member

What does "Peripheral" mean?

• Central

• Related to the edge

• Unrelated

• Inside

Define "Precipice".

• A steep cliff

• A gentle slope

• A flat surface

• A deep valley