Eng II Honors Round 1 Part 2

Which word describes someone who is excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters?

• Parsimonious

• Garrulous

• Officious

• Querulous

What term is used for a person who holds beliefs that are contrary to the established norms, especially in religion?

• Heretic

• Acquiesce

• Lampoon

• Rancor

Analyze the following scenario: A person is constantly giving unsolicited advice to their colleagues. Which word best describes this behavior?

• Bombastic

• Officious

• Egregious

• Immutable

Which word best describes a feeling of distress or embarrassment after failing at something?

• Chagrin

• Rancor

• Capitulate

• Gratuitous

A person who is unwilling to spend money is often described as:

• Immutable

• Parsimonious

• Querulous

• Intermittent

Evaluate the following statement: "The company's decision to cut costs by reducing employee benefits was met with deep spite and malice from the staff." Which word best fits the reaction of the staff?

• Acquiesce

• Rancor

• Chagrin

• Lampoon

Which word describes writing that is intended to ridicule or attack someone?

• Lampoon

• Bombastic

• Egregious

• Heretic

Consider a situation where a person accepts a decision without protest. Which word best describes this action?

• Capitulate

• Acquiesce

• Immutable

• Gratuitous

Which word describes something that is extraordinarily bad?

• Egregious

• Intermittent

• Bombastic

• Immutable

A person who frequently complains or finds fault is best described as:

• Querulous

• Officious

• Parsimonious

• Garrulous