5 Written Questions

1. (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
2. (n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others, a commonplace saying or truism
3. (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an ameteurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial
4. (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
5. (n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details

5 Matching Questions

1. vacillate
2. mandate
3. increment
4. chary
5. paltry

1. a (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant or slow; reserved
2. b (n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order
3. c (adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy
4. d (n.) an enlargement, increase, addition
5. e (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. (adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding
   1. vacillate
   2. mandate
   3. vituperative
   4. calumniate
2. (n.) the act or traveling ; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
   1. peregrination
   2. pedantry
   3. unremitting
   4. acclamation
3. (adj.) characteristic of the countryside. rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral
   1. redolent
   2. chary
   3. tyro
   4. bucolic
4. (adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless
   1. unremitting
   2. increment
   3. dilettante
   4. peregrination
5. (n.) secret agreement or cooperation
   1. acclamation
   2. collusion
   3. calumniate
   4. bucolic

5 True/False Questions

1. tyro → (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant or slow; reserved

   True        False

2. redolent → (adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent

   True        False

3. acclamation → (n.) secret agreement or cooperation

   True        False

4. refulgent → (adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura

   True        False

5. imperturbable → (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an ameteurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial

   True        False