Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "adhere" mean?

• To stick completely to a surface or substance

• To be distant and unfriendly

• To cause someone to become hostile

• To endure an ordeal or difficulty

What is the meaning of "aloof"?

• Open to more than one interpretation

• Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

• Concern for the sufferings of others

• To make up for something unwelcome

What is the meaning of "befall"?

• To happen to someone

• To make up for something unwelcome

• To state a fact confidently

• To regard as probable

Which word means "open to more than one interpretation"?

• Arcane

• Ambiguous

• Coherent

• Consecutive

What does "anecdote" refer to?

• A mysterious or secret event

• A short and amusing or interesting story

• A logical and consistent argument

• A thing that completes a larger whole

What does "antagonize" mean?

• To cause someone to become hostile

• To endure an ordeal or difficulty

• To begin to grow or increase rapidly

• To state a fact confidently

What is the meaning of "apprehensive"?

• Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

• Logical and consistent

• Concern for the sufferings of others

• Following continuously

Which word means "mysterious or secret"?

• Coherent

• Arcane

• Compassion

• Complement

What does "assert" mean?

• To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

• To make up for something unwelcome

• To endure an ordeal or difficulty

• To regard as probable

What does "attribute" mean?

• To endure an ordeal or difficulty

• To regard something as being caused by someone or something

• To begin to grow or increase rapidly

• To make up for something unwelcome