Vocab Quiz 3

Question 1

British public schools are regarded as one of the last bastions of upper-class privilege.

Answer 1

n- an institution, place, or person strongly defending or upholding particular principles, attitudes, or activities
Kind of like old principles.

Question 2

He deluded us into the wrong path so now we are lost.

Answer 2

v – to deceive; to mislead; to fool

Question 3

There is a subtle hum coming from the room next door.

Answer 3

adj – so delicate, understated, or precise as to be difficult to notice, analyze, or describe

Question 4

I must warn him that there was a sense of complacency in his last few sentences.

Answer 4

n – a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

Question 5

Many people lauded her efforts to help the poor.

Answer 5

adj – highly praised or admired

Question 6

The lady that just walked in has a pronounced aura.

Answer 6

adj – very noticeable; conspicuous

Question 7

Teaching can easily stagnate into a set of routines.

Answer 7

v – cease moving, developing; becoming inactive or dull

Question 8

There is a dearth amount of food at home.

Answer 8

n – a lack of something; scarcity

Question 9

The girl moves on with her day as the contentious person starts a fight at the subway.

Answer 9

adj – involving heated argument; controversial; intense

Question 10

A prosperous family who showed no signs of discord; they were considered a miracle.

Answer 10

n – disagreement between people