If somebody delivers a speech that others describe as "scintillating" what does that say about the speech?
It was clever
It smelled funny
It was filled with lies
It was bad
If a co-worker says to you that your boss is surrounded by "sycophants", what does that say about those people?
They are supernatural beings that have possessed the boss
They flatter the boss in an attempt to get preferential treatment
They are temporary workers
They are trying to steal the boss' money
If someone is "agelastic" what does that say about them?
They do not laugh
They do not show their age
They are of high social standing, possibly even royalty
They are particularly flexible
If a person's nickname is "Happy" but others describe the nickname as a "misnomer", what does that say about the person?
If someone is described as "hedonistic" what does that say about the person?
They frequently pursue pleasure and self-gratification
They are happy all the time
They are driven by career ambitions
They are lazy or unmotivated
If someone is described as "fastidious" what does that say about the person?
If someone is an "egalitarian" what does that say about the person?
They like to ride horses
They believe in a social hierarchy
They are expert on eagles
They believe in equality of all people
If you receive "adulation" from other people what does that mean?
You have received an indifferent response
You have received excessive condemnation
You have received excessive praise and flattery
You have received critical advice
If something is "sublime" what does that say about it?
It failed to meet expectations
It is relaxing and conducive to sleep
Related to a popular ska-punk band from the 1990s
Of such excellence it is awe-inspiring
If two people are said to have "synergy" what does that say about them?
They have a legal dispute
They work together for the advantage of both
They are located in the same area
They operate in a similar manner
If someone is said to be "vehement" what does that say about the person?
They favor doing things quickly without paying attention to efficiency
They favor doing things in a slow and methodical pace
They are open to new experiences
They are insistent and inflexible
What does the word "endemic" mean?
A disease that has taken over the entire population
The end stage of a global health crisis
It is contagious and able to spread across the globe
A disease or condition limited to a certain area or group of people
If you are experiencing "ennui" what does that mean?
If someone says they are "ruminating" on something, what does that mean they are doing?
Shining it up to make it sparkle
Thinking a lot about it
Asking other people for advice on a subject
Delaying taking action on it
If someone is said to have "capitulated" what does that mean?
They have taken ownership of something
They have become the best in the world at something
They surrendered
Sent a text message IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
You are playing as a guest. Sign in to save your progress & unlock rewards!
4 Comments
11/15 Don’t post comment then, just how I’m feeling been thru hell and back all yr.
I got 13 out of 15!
You passed! Great job! You have proven that you have a large vocabulary.
Stumped on two of them.
I got 8 out of 15 – 73%
You passed! Great job! You have proven that you have a large vocabulary.
15 / 12 / 25
I got 14 out of 15!
You passed! Great job! You have proven that you have a large vocabulary.