2/12/21 Vocab Quiz

Question 1

Adj) Preeminent

Answer 1

“Greatest in importance, degree, or significance.”
S - foremost, finest, well-known
A - obsolete, unknown, undistinguished, obscure

Question 2

N) Chutzpah

Answer 2

“Unbelievable gall; extreme self-confidence.”
S - nerve, boldness, audacity
A - doubt

Question 3

Adj) Eloquent

Answer 3

“Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.”
S - articulate, fluent
A - inarticulate, incoherent

Question 4

V) Deign

Answer 4

“Do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity.”
S - condescend, stoop, patronize
A - rise above

Question 5

Adj) Indolent

Answer 5

“Disinclined to work.”
S - lazy, idle, slothful, apathetic
A - hard-working, productive, industrious