Vocabulary Quiz-3(March 05,2016)
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- 1.
Which of the following would most likely sully someone's reputation?
- A.
A scandalous rumor
- B.
A mispronunciation
- C.
A mispronunciation
- D.
A google search
Correct Answer
A. A scandalous rumor -
- 2.
Which of the following would be typical behavior for a pettifogger?
- A.
To stand up for the rights of the oppressed
- B.
To work for an extremely low wage
- C.
To quarrel about the amount of a waiter's tip
- D.
To inspire someone to create art
Correct Answer
C. To quarrel about the amount of a waiter's tip -
- 3.
Elate means to:
- A.
Push out
- B.
Keep down
- C.
eat into
- D.
Lift up
Correct Answer
D. Lift up -
- 4.
Which of the following would most likely be frenetic?
- A.
Someone learning yoga
- B.
Someone dying her hair
- C.
Someone having a panic attack
- D.
Someone taking the subway
Correct Answer
C. Someone having a panic attack -
- 5.
Copse means :
- A.
A dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes
- B.
An association of companies for some definite purpose
- C.
A temporary police force
- D.
A collection of works that an artist or company can perform
Correct Answer
A. A dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes -
- 6.
Metier means :
- A.
Eon
- B.
Ethnicity
- C.
Pugnacity
- D.
Specialty
Correct Answer
D. Specialty -
- 7.
Propagate means to:
- A.
Gall
- B.
Lull
- C.
Spread
- D.
Taper
Correct Answer
C. Spread -
- 8.
Lush:
- A.
Alternating
- B.
Functioning
- C.
Luxuriant
- D.
Disconsolate
Correct Answer
C. Luxuriant -
- 9.
Chicanery means :
- A.
The use of tricks to deceive someone
- B.
Kindly endorsement and guidance
- C.
The act of arranging in a graduated series
- D.
Acting according to certain accepted standards
Correct Answer
A. The use of tricks to deceive someone -
- 10.
Proliferation means :
- A.
An automaton that resembles a human being
- B.
A specially long, formal letter
- C.
Growth by the rapid multiplication of parts
- D.
A purging medicine
Correct Answer
C. Growth by the rapid multiplication of parts -
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