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Vocabulary I Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by jbchong1258. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jbchong1258

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,187

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1538

Question 1 of 10

1. Rather than leaving fast, they waited for the storm to abate. What is the meaning of abate? Hint

depart

intensify

rub

subside

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Question 2 of 10

2. Given the aberrant nature of data, we came to doubt the validity of the entire experiment. What is the meaning of aberrant? Hint

turpid

wandering

deviant

humane

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Question 3 of 10

3. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival. What is the meaning of abeyance? Hint

sales

inactivity

theory

operation

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rejected by Kate, John tried to assuage his heartache by indulging in ice cream. What is the meaning of assuage? Hint

assure

shake

ease

frame

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many social workers tried to ameliorate the conditions of people living in the slums. What is the meaning of ameliorate? Hint

buy

occupy

diffuse

improve

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Question 6 of 10

6. Among the other antipathies of Carl are spicy and greasy dishes. What is the meaning of antipathy? Hint

thesis

inclination

dislike

concern

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Question 7 of 10

7. The challengers celebrated after completing an arduous task. What is the meaning of arduous? Hint

artistic

strenuous

postmodern

concentrated

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Question 8 of 10

8. Being naturally a most affable man, Hubert was very easily approached. What is the meaning of affable? Hint

friendly

unpleasant

determined

amazing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Patrick stood aghast at the sight of the plane crashing. What is the meaning of aghast? Hint

agile

curious

artificial

horrified

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mona, agape in fascination, stared at the many strange animals at the zoo. What is the meaning of agape? Hint

nimble

wild

openmouthed

intense

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rather than leaving fast, they waited for the storm to abate. What is the meaning of abate?

Answer: subside

Abate means to reduce in amount, degree, intensity.

2. Given the aberrant nature of data, we came to doubt the validity of the entire experiment. What is the meaning of aberrant?

Answer: deviant

Aberrant means deviating from the ordinary.

3. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival. What is the meaning of abeyance?

Answer: inactivity

Abeyance means temporary inactivity.

4. Rejected by Kate, John tried to assuage his heartache by indulging in ice cream. What is the meaning of assuage?

Answer: ease

Assuage means to make milder or less severe.

5. Many social workers tried to ameliorate the conditions of people living in the slums. What is the meaning of ameliorate?

Answer: improve

Ameliorate means to make (something unsatisfactory) better.

6. Among the other antipathies of Carl are spicy and greasy dishes. What is the meaning of antipathy?

Answer: dislike

Antipathy means an instinctive dislike.

7. The challengers celebrated after completing an arduous task. What is the meaning of arduous?

Answer: strenuous

Arduous means requiring much energy.

8. Being naturally a most affable man, Hubert was very easily approached. What is the meaning of affable?

Answer: friendly

Affable means pleasantly easy to approach.

9. Patrick stood aghast at the sight of the plane crashing. What is the meaning of aghast?

Answer: horrified

Aghast means struck with overwhelming shock or amazement.

10. Mona, agape in fascination, stared at the many strange animals at the zoo. What is the meaning of agape?

Answer: openmouthed

Agape means with the mouth wide open, in wonder.

Source: Author jbchong1258

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