Vocabulary 10

Question 1

What does ‘devolve’ mean?

Answer 1

To transfer or delegate responsibility or power to a lower level.

Question 2

True or False: ‘Munificent’ means extremely generous or giving.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A ‘winsome’ person is _____ in a charming or attractive way.

Answer 3

appealing

Question 4

Which word describes actions that are secretive or stealthy?

Answer 4

Furtive

Question 5

What is the meaning of ‘fleece’ in a financial context?

Answer 5

To deceive or cheat someone out of money.

Question 6

What does ‘sedulous’ imply about a person’s work ethic?

Answer 6

Diligent and showing dedication or perseverance.

Question 7

True or False: ‘Tantamount’ means equivalent in value or significance.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is ‘largess’?

Answer 8

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

Question 9

Multiple choice: Which of the following means ‘to act with great care and effort’? A) Furtive B) Sedulous C) Winsome

Answer 9

B) Sedulous

Question 10

Short answer: Provide a synonym for ‘munificent’.

Answer 10

Generous

Question 11

Impute

Answer 11

Represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone, attribute.

Question 12

Prodigious

Answer 12

Great in size, or extent

Question 13

What is the definition of ‘predilection’?

Answer 13

A preference or special liking for something.

Question 14

True or False: An ‘iconoclast’ is someone who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Fill in the blank: An ‘inveterate’ habit is one that is _____ and unlikely to change.

Answer 15

deep-rooted

Question 16

What does ‘volubility’ refer to?

Answer 16

The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Question 17

Which of the following words means ‘open to more than one interpretation’? A) Gossamer B) Equivocal C) Pedantic

Answer 17

B) Equivocal

Question 18

What is the meaning of ‘gossamer’?

Answer 18

A fine, filmy substance or something that is light and delicate.

Question 19

True or False: ‘Pedantic’ refers to someone who is concerned with minor details and rules.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which word describes a person who challenges established norms? A) Inveterate B) Iconoclast C) Predilection

Answer 20

B) Iconoclast

Question 21

What type of person would be described as ‘inveterate’?

Answer 21

Someone with a long-established and unlikely to change habit or attitude.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: ‘Volubility’ is often associated with _____ speech.

Answer 22

fluent

Question 23

What does it mean if a statement is described as ‘equivocal’?

Answer 23

It means the statement is ambiguous or has multiple meanings.

Question 24

Which term best describes something that is very thin and light, like a spider’s web? A) Inveterate B) Gossamer C) Pedantic

Answer 24

B) Gossamer

Question 25

Short Answer: How would you describe a ‘pedantic’ person in a conversation?

Answer 25

A person who is overly concerned with formal rules and details.

Question 26

True or False: A ‘predilection’ can be considered a bias.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following does NOT relate to ‘volubility’? A) Eloquent B) Silent C) Talkative

Answer 27

B) Silent