Vocab Quiz

Connotation

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Credible

Able to be believed; convincing.

Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

Dissent

Hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.

Diversion

An instance of turning something aside from its course.

Elicit

Evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.

Elude

Evade or escape from a danger, enemy, or pursuer, typically skillfully or cunningly.

Escalate

To increase in intensity or magnitude.

Excerpt

A passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, film, or the like; extract.

Exposition

A clear and full explanation of an idea or theory.

Falter

To hesitate, stumble, or waver.

Feign

To pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, etc.

Gist

The general or basic meaning of something said or written; the main points.

Incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Intercede

To act or interpose on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble, as by pleading or petition.

Intimidate

To frighten or threaten someone.

Isolate

To set apart from others.

Jeopardize

To expose to danger or risk; imperil.

Mandatory

Required by rule or law.

Mortify

To subject to severe and vexing embarrassment.

Niche

A place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted.

Ponder

To think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply.

Proponent

One who argues in favor of something; advocate.

Punitive

Inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment.

Rapport

A friendly, harmonious relationship.