Vocabulary Quizs

Consecrated

• To make or declare something sacred, typically a church; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.

• To destroy or desecrate a religious site.

• To build a new church or temple.

• To bless an object for everyday use.

Requisite

• Adjective: Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations.

• Noun: A requirement or necessity.

• Adjective: Optional or not required.

• Noun: A suggestion or recommendation.

Secede

• To join a federal union

• To withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.

• To negotiate terms of membership

• To establish a new political party

Taut

• stretched or pulled tight, not slack

• loose and relaxed

• flexible and bendable

• heavy and cumbersome

Conducive

• Adjective: Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.

• Noun: A person who leads or guides others.

• Verb: To create or produce something.

• Adverb: In a manner that is helpful or beneficial.

Loquacious

• Adjective: Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

• Noun: A person who enjoys solitude.

• Adjective: Quiet and reserved.

• Verb: To express thoughts in writing.

Tributary

• 1. a person or state that pays tribute to another state or ruler

• 2. a river or stream flowing into a larger river

• 3. a type of fish found in freshwater

• 4. a legal term for a minor offense

Whim

• A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

• A long-term plan or strategy.

• A feeling of deep sadness or regret.

• A logical and well-thought-out decision.

Negligible

• so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering, insignificant

• of great importance and significance

• easily noticeable and substantial

• having a major impact or effect

Placate

• make (someone) less angry or hostile.

• increase someone's anger or hostility.

• ignore someone's feelings.

• encourage someone to be more aggressive.