Advanced Vocabulary Enhancement Quiz: Lesson 5

1. Which is the correct instruction for the first item?

Discard the first one

Skip the first one

Ignore the first one

Delete the first one

The correct answer is to ignore the first item as per the question. Deleting, skipping, or discarding would involve taking action on the first item, which is not what is asked in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer is to ignore the first item as per the question. Deleting, skipping, or discarding would involve taking action on the first item, which is not what is asked in the question.

2. Accrue

1.)To decrease or diminish gradually over time.

3.)To remain constant and unchanged indefinitely.

2.)To disappear suddenly without a trace.

Accrue means to increase or arise gradually, which is the opposite of options 1, 2, and 3.

Explanation

Accrue means to increase or arise gradually, which is the opposite of options 1, 2, and 3.

3. What is the meaning of acquiesce (V) and acquiescence (N)?

To collaborate enthusiastically; to work together willingly.

To resist forcefully; to act against one's will.

To ignore completely; to show no interest or concern.

To accept as inevitable; to comply passively.

The correct answer is 'To accept as inevitable; to comply passively.' Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest, while acquiescence is the noun form of this action.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'To accept as inevitable; to comply passively.' Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest, while acquiescence is the noun form of this action.

4. What is the meaning of 'besmirch'?

To clean thoroughly

To make brighter

To stain or tarnish; to make dirty.

To improve the reputation of

Besmirch means to stain or tarnish, not to clean thoroughly, make brighter, or improve the reputation of.

Explanation

Besmirch means to stain or tarnish, not to clean thoroughly, make brighter, or improve the reputation of.

5. What does the term 'explicit' mean?

Hidden and obscure

Fully and clearly expressed, leaving nothing merely implied.

Vague and ambiguous

Partially revealed

The term 'explicit' refers to something that is fully and clearly expressed, with no implied meanings or hidden messages. It is the opposite of vague, ambiguous, hidden, or partially revealed.

Explanation

The term 'explicit' refers to something that is fully and clearly expressed, with no implied meanings or hidden messages. It is the opposite of vague, ambiguous, hidden, or partially revealed.

6. What is the definition of impropriety?

1.)The quality or state of being improper or unsuitable. 2.)Something that is improper.

1.)The quality or state of being proper. 2.)The quality or state of being appropriate. 3.)Something that is suitable.

Impropriety refers to something that is improper or unsuitable, not proper or appropriate.

Explanation

Impropriety refers to something that is improper or unsuitable, not proper or appropriate.

7. What does the term 'penitent' (Adj) and 'penitence' (N) mean?

Expressing gratitude

Feeling joy

Fear of the dark

Sorry for having done wrong.

The term 'penitent' and 'penitence' are related to feeling sorry or remorseful for having done wrong.

Explanation

The term 'penitent' and 'penitence' are related to feeling sorry or remorseful for having done wrong.

8. What does probity mean?

Honesty; trustworthiness; adherence to virtue.

Deceit; dishonesty; corruption.

Inequality; unfairness; discrimination.

Indecisiveness; uncertainty; fickleness.

Probity is synonymous with honesty, trustworthiness, and adherence to virtue. The incorrect answers provide contrasting meanings that do not align with the definition of probity.

Explanation

Probity is synonymous with honesty, trustworthiness, and adherence to virtue. The incorrect answers provide contrasting meanings that do not align with the definition of probity.

9. What does it mean to purport?

To sincerely express one's thoughts and feelings.

To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.

To hide one's true intentions.

To give or present the often false impression of being someone or intending something.

To reveal the truth without any deception.

The correct answer defines 'purport' as giving a false impression, so the incorrect answers are the opposite or different in meaning to the correct definition.

Explanation

The correct answer defines 'purport' as giving a false impression, so the incorrect answers are the opposite or different in meaning to the correct definition.

10. What is the definition of repercussion?

A direct consequence of an event.

A random occurrence unrelated to any event.

A planned outcome of an event.

An unforeseen or indirect result or effect of an event.

Repercussion refers to an indirect or unforeseen result of an event, rather than a direct consequence, planned outcome, or random occurrence.

Explanation

Repercussion refers to an indirect or unforeseen result of an event, rather than a direct consequence, planned outcome, or random occurrence.

11. What does the term 'revelation' refer to?

A scientific theory

Something that is made known or revealed, often coming as a surprise.

A religious text

A fictional story

The term 'revelation' typically refers to something being made known or revealed, usually in a surprising manner. It is not exclusive to religious texts, scientific theories, or fictional stories.

Explanation

The term 'revelation' typically refers to something being made known or revealed, usually in a surprising manner. It is not exclusive to religious texts, scientific theories, or fictional stories.

12. What is the definition of surfeit?

An overabundant supply; an excess.

A balanced amount; just enough.

A shortage; a deficiency.

A common occurrence; usual.

A surfeit refers to an excessive amount or supply, not a shortage or deficiency. It is not a balanced amount or just enough, but rather an overabundant supply. Additionally, surfeit does not indicate a common occurrence or something usual, but rather an excess.

Explanation

A surfeit refers to an excessive amount or supply, not a shortage or deficiency. It is not a balanced amount or just enough, but rather an overabundant supply. Additionally, surfeit does not indicate a common occurrence or something usual, but rather an excess.