Quiz on Vocabulary: Ineffable and More

What does ineffable mean?

• Too great or extreme to be described in words (tidak dapat digambarkan, 难以言表的)

• Easily expressed in words (mudah digambarkan, 容易描述的)

• Completely meaningless (tidak bermakna, 毫无意义的)

• A simple and ordinary experience (pengalaman biasa, 普通的经历)

Which sentence uses ineffable correctly?

• The grandeur of the mountains was so ineffable that words failed to capture it.

• Ineffable means something that is easily explained to others.

• He described ineffable as a meaningless and irrelevant event.

• Ineffable refers to ordinary experiences we encounter daily.

The artist tried to capture the i___________e beauty of nature in his paintings.

Make a sentence using the word ineffable.

What does obsequious mean?

• Excessively eager to please or obey (terlalu patuh, 过分顺从的)

• Completely independent and self-reliant (bebas dan berdikari, 独立的)

• Aggressively defiant (menentang, 反抗的)

• Unconcerned with authority (tidak peduli, 无所谓的)

Which sentence uses obsequious correctly?

• The waiter was so obsequious, constantly complimenting the customers to gain tips.

• Obsequious refers to being completely disobedient and rebellious.

• He described obsequious as being detached and uninterested in others.

• Obsequious means ignoring all authority figures completely.

She found his o___________s behavior towards his superiors quite annoying.

Make a sentence using the word obsequious.

What does intransigent mean?

• Unwilling to change one’s views (berkeras, 顽固的)

• Open to negotiation (sedia berunding, 乐意协商的)

• Completely indifferent (tidak peduli, 不关心的)

• Easily persuaded (mudah dipujuk, 容易被说服的)

Which sentence uses intransigent correctly?

• The politician remained intransigent, refusing to compromise.

• Intransigent means being very open-minded and adaptable.

• He described intransigent as showing no strong opinions.

• Intransigent refers to someone who changes their mind frequently.