Vocabulary Quizs

Effulgence

• a brilliant radiance

• a dull glow

• a faint shadow

• a colorful display

Immure

• enclose or confine (someone) against their will

• to free someone from confinement

• to provide shelter and safety

• to encourage someone to leave

Vicissitude

• a change of fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant

• a state of constant happiness

• a period of stability and peace

• a sudden and unexpected event

Susurration

• a loud shout

• a whispering sound

• a musical note

• a sudden noise

Officious

• assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way

• showing a lack of interest or concern

• excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help

• having a cheerful and friendly disposition

Pliant

• bending rapidly; flexible

• rigid and unyielding

• hard and inflexible

• stiff and resistant

Incredulous

• willing to believe something

• unwilling or unable to believe something

• eager to learn

• quick to judge

Enmity

• the state of being friendly and supportive to someone or something

• the state of being opposed or hostile to someone or something

• a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something

• the state of being indifferent or neutral towards someone or something

Ebullience

• the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance

• a state of being calm and relaxed

• a feeling of sadness or depression

• a lack of enthusiasm or interest

Contrite

• feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt

• showing indifference or lack of concern

• exhibiting joy or happiness

• feeling angry or resentful