ACT 4- R & J : Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of 'dismal'?

• cheerful

• gloomy

• bright

• lively

What does 'enjoined' mean?

• ignored

• directed or ordered to do something

• forgotten

• released

What is 'leisure'?

• work time

• free time not taken up with work

• busy schedule

• overtime

What does 'pensive' mean?

• joyful

• thoughtful; melancholy

• careless

• indifferent

What is a 'pilgrimage'?

• a) a vacation

• b) a journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes

• c) a business trip

• d) a casual walk

What does 'subtly' mean?

• loudly

• in a quiet, hard-to-notice way

• obviously

• clearly

What is the meaning of 'sullen'?

• cheerful

• silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish

• energetic

• lively

What is a 'vial'?

• a) a large container

• b) a small bottle containing medicine or other liquids

• c) a box

• d) a bag

What does 'wayward' mean?

• obedient

• stubbornly going against what is expected or required in order to satisfy one's own desires

• compliant

• agreeable

What part of speech is the underlined word?

Members are enjoined to study and to teach others.

• Noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb