TEST/SAT 1-15/3/12

What does the word "equivocal" mean?

• Clear and definite

• Ambiguous, uncertain, undecided

• Simple and straightforward

• Obvious and apparent

What is a "façade"?

• The roof of a building

• The wall of a building

• The floor of a building

• The interior of a building

What does "grievous" mean?

• Joyful and happy

• Injurious, hurtful; serious or grave in nature

• Light and trivial

• Pleasant and delightful

What is a "hiatus"?

• A continuous flow

• A break or gap in duration or continuity

• A rapid increase

• A steady decline

What does the word "luminous" mean?

• Brightly shining

• Dark and gloomy

• Soft and gentle

• Cold and icy

What is the meaning of "malevolent"?

• Kind and caring

• Wanting harm to befall on others

• Full of joy

• Extremely tired

Which word describes something that is "capable of being shaped or transformed"?

• Rigid

• Malleable

• Fragile

• Brittle

What does "meager" mean?

• Abundant in size or quality

• Deficient in size or quality

• Overflowing with resources

• Rich and plentiful

What does the verb "modulate" mean?

• To remain constant

• To pass from one state to another, especially in music

• To increase in volume

• To decrease in speed

What is the meaning of "mundane"?

• Exciting and adventurous

• Concerned with the world rather than heaven

• Full of mystery

• Related to dreams