Unit #6 Vocab Quiz #1

Question 1

What does “Accede” mean?

Answer 1

(v.): To yield to (an official figure or office) in a way of superiority

Question 2

What does “Brandish” mean?

Answer 2

(v.): To wave, flourish, or spin in a menacing/intimidating or vigorous fashion

Question 3

What does “Comprise” mean?

Answer 3

(v.): To include or contain; to be made up of

Question 4

What does “Deft” mean?

Answer 4

(adj.): (to be) Skillful or nimble

Question 5

What does “Destitute” mean?

Answer 5

(adj.): (to be) Deprived of basic necessities of life; lacking in

Question 6

What does “Explicit” mean?

Answer 6

(adj.): (to be) Definite or clearly stated

Question 7

What does “Extirpate” mean?

Answer 7

(v.): To tear up by/from the roots; to destroy totally and completely

Question 8

What does “Inopportune” mean?

Answer 8

(adj.): (coming at) A bad time, inappropriate

Question 9

What does “Ironic” mean?

Answer 9

(adj.): (to be) Suggesting an imbalance of what was/might have been expected and reality, can also mean sarcastic

Question 10

What does “Musty” mean?

Answer 10

(adj.): (to be) Stale and/or moldy; out-of-date, needing cleaning