Vocab QUiz

What does the word 'Abrupt' mean?

Unexpected and sudden.

What is the meaning of 'Borne'?

Endured, carried.

What does 'Ceaselessly' describe?

Without pausing, or stopping.

How would you define 'Conceivable'?

Possible to think or imagine of.

What does it mean to 'Derange' someone?

To cause mental disturbance or disorder to someone.

What is a 'Divot'?

A tiny piece of turf dug from the ground by a golf club.

Define 'Elocution'.

The skill of expressive, clear speaking.

What does 'Forlorn' convey?

Hopeless, lonely, abandoned.

How would you describe something 'Formidable'?

Inspiring fear/respect in others through being large or capable.

What does 'Garrulous' mean?

Excessively talkative, especially in relation to trivial sorts.

What is a 'Humidor'?

Container designed to keep tobacco or cigars moist.

What does 'In cahoots' imply?

In partnership, something secret.

Define 'Incoherent'.

Not clear, or logically understandable.

What does 'Indiscernible' mean?

Difficult or impossible to see clearly.

What does it mean to be 'Insistent'?

Demanding attention persistently.

How would you define 'Irreverent'?

Lacking respect for serious things.

What does 'Laden' describe?

Weighed down/heavily loaded.

What is a 'Lapse'?

Break in continuity.

What does 'Orgastic' mean?

Exciting, emotionally intense.

Define 'Pasquinade'.

Mocking or satirical piece, publicly displayed.

What does 'Portentous' refer to?

Significantly ominous, or important.

What is 'Rancor'?

Bitterness/long lasting resentment.

Describe a 'Setee'.

Long seat with a back, similar to a sofa.

What does 'Subtle' mean?

Discrete, not obvious.

How would you define 'Superfluous'?

Unnecessary or excessive.

What does it mean to 'Sumrise'?

Supposing something is true, without evidence.

What does 'Tentative' imply?

Uncertain/not fixed.

Define 'Tumult'.

A loud, confused noise, likely caused by a crowd.

What does 'Unutterable' mean?

Too extreme or intense to describe.

What does 'Vicarious' refer to?

Experienced through actions or feelings of somebody else.