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Quiz about Vocabulary I
Quiz about Vocabulary I

Vocabulary I Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by jbchong1258. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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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
1548
Question 1 of 10
1. Rather than leaving fast, they waited for the storm to abate. What is the meaning of abate? Hint


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


Question 3 of 10
3. The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival. What is the meaning of abeyance? Hint


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


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


Question 6 of 10
6. Among the other antipathies of Carl are spicy and greasy dishes. What is the meaning of antipathy? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The challengers celebrated after completing an arduous task. What is the meaning of arduous? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Being naturally a most affable man, Hubert was very easily approached. What is the meaning of affable? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Patrick stood aghast at the sight of the plane crashing. What is the meaning of aghast? Hint


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



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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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