Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of "decree" as a noun?

• A person who moves slowly

• A rich mass of ore

• An order having the force of law

• A proverb or wise saying

Which word describes a person who moves slowly or falls behind?

• Evolve

• Laggard

• Bonanza

• Vigil

What does "evolve" mean?

• To make impossible

• To develop gradually

• To quarrel or argue

• To return or go back

What is a "bonanza"?

• A fortress that protects a city

• A passage taken from a book

• A rich mass of ore or a large amount of profit

• A period of watchful attention

What does "jostle" mean?

• To make impossible

• To feel about hesitantly

• To make or force one's way by pushing

• To float or hang suspended

What is the meaning of "adage"?

• A proverb or wise saying

• A noisy quarrel

• A fortress that protects a city

• A passage taken from a book

What does "rubble" refer to?

• A watch, especially at night

• Broken stone or bricks

• A person who moves slowly

• A rich mass of ore

What is the definition of "vigil"?

• A period of watchful attention

• A fortress that protects a city

• A rich mass of ore

• A person who moves slowly

What does "hover" mean?

• To make impossible

• To float or hang suspended

• To quarrel or argue

• To return or go back

What are "plaudits"?

• Applause or enthusiastic praise

• A noisy quarrel

• A fortress that protects a city

• A passage taken from a book