5 Written Questions

1. (n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others; a commonplace saying or truism
2. (n.) an enlargement, increase, addition
3. (adj.) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless
4. (n.) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill
5. (n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details

5 Matching Questions

1. chary
2. mandate
3. vacillate
4. bucolic
5. vituperative

1. a (v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will
2. b (adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident
3. c (n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order
4. d (adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding
5. e (adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. (n.) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion
   1. paltry
   2. paroxysm
   3. tyro
   4. chary
2. (adj.) not easily excited; emotionally steady
   1. vituperative
   2. dilettante
   3. paltry
   4. imperturbable
3. (adj.) shining, radiant, resplendent
   1. increment
   2. redolent
   3. refulgent
   4. paltry
4. (n.) the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country
   1. unremitting
   2. acclamation
   3. pedantry
   4. peregrination
5. (n.) secret agreement or cooperation
   1. acclamation
   2. calumniate
   3. bucolic
   4. collusion

5 True/False Question

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

   True        False

2. paltry → (adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy
   

   True        False

3. acclamation → (n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval
   

   True        False

4. dilettante → (n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial
   

   True        False

5. calumniate → (v.) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously
   

   True        False