Advanced Vocabulary Mastery: Level D Unit 1 Quiz

A breach refers to an opening, gap, rupture, or rift, as well as a violation or the act of creating an opening by breaking through.

A brigand is a type of criminal, synonymous with bandits, robbers, outlaws, and highwaymen. It does not refer to professions like carpenter, doctor, or teacher.

Cumbersome means awkward or difficult to handle, not lightweight or easy to handle. It is the opposite of efficient and quick, as it implies slow-moving. It is also not flexible or agile, but rather the opposite - clumsy and hard to handle.

Debris refers to scattered fragments or wreckage, such as the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken.

A dilemma refers to a challenging situation or problem where a difficult choice must be made, usually between two undesirable options.

The term 'efface' means to wipe out or keep oneself from being noticed. The incorrect answers have different meanings and do not accurately reflect the definition of 'efface'.

Salvage specifically refers to saving something from fire or shipwreck, or the property that is saved in such situations.

The correct meaning of 'spasmodic' is sudden and violent but brief, often described as fitful or intermittent.

The correct definition of 'admonish' includes cautioning, advising against, and mild scolding, not praising, ignoring, or encouraging.

Circumspect means being careful and cautious in one's actions or words, thinking before acting in order to avoid potential risks or dangers.

A deadlock refers to a standstill situation arising from two opposing forces, not related to being deceased, a gust of wind, or traffic congestion.

Muddle means to confuse or mix up something, creating disorder or chaos. The incorrect answers do not align with this definition.

Being opinionated means being firm in one's beliefs and unwilling to consider other perspectives, which can be seen as stubborn and close-minded.

Relinquish means to voluntarily give up or let go of something, not to hold on tightly, possess, or acquire.

Commandeer specifically refers to seizing something for military or official use, often without the owner's consent.

The correct answer describes predispose as the inclination towards something before it happens.

Unbridled means lacking in restraint or uncontrolled. The correct answer reflects this definition. The incorrect answers provide alternative meanings that do not align with the definition of unbridled.

The term 'perennial' specifically refers to a plant that lives for many years, as opposed to biennial or annual plants.

The term 'spurious' refers to something that is not genuine, not true, and not valid, making the correct answer the opposite of the incorrect options provided.