Spelling and Definition Quiz

induce

to persuade or convince someone to do something

martyr

a person who is killed for their religion or beliefs

tumult

loud noise, usually caused by a group of people

foliage

a collection of healthy leaves

grotesque

used to describe a noun that is ugly and unattractive

clamor

a loud noise that is usually created by multiple people shouting

differentiate

to recognize and tell two or more things apart

gesticulate

using dramatic hand gestures to emphasize words

hinder

to make it harder for someone to do a task

officious

offering unwanted help in an aggressive manner

tirade

a long speech used to criticize, accuse, and show anger towards someone or something

errant

not following instructions or expectations and behaving badly

recrimination

the act of accusing someone after being accused

gnaw

to consistently bite and nibble at something

wilt

a plant dropping and loosing life due to heat, loss of water, etc

assent

agreeing to a statement

ebullience

being energetic, lively, and cheerful

discard

to get rid of an object that’s no longer valuable or purposeful

nimble

used to describe something that is active, quick, and agile

stir

to slightly move or twitch