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Question 1
Which word means 'to clear someone of blame or doubt with evidence or proof'?
- vindicate
- censure
- upbraid
- demur
Question 2
Which word best describes a statement that is open to more than one interpretation?
- equivocal
- veracious
- innocuous
- extant
Question 3
An 'extant' document is one that has been lost or destroyed.
- True
- False
Question 4
What is a 'harangue'?
- A long, pompous, and hostile speech
- A polite request
- A brief moment of silence
- A private compliment
Question 5
A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions is called an ______.
Fill in the blank
Question 6
If someone is 'mercurial,' their moods are likely to...
- change suddenly and unpredictably
- stay calm and steady
- be consistently cheerful
- be hard to detect
Question 7
To 'enervate' someone means to give them great energy.
- True
- False
Question 8
Which word best means 'unbiased, neutral'?
- disinterested
- impertinent
- veracious
- amenable
Question 9
A 'gregarious' person is best described as...
- sociable and outgoing
- shy and reserved
- irritable and hostile
- easily fatigued
Question 10
To weaken something such as authority, especially gradually, is to ______ it.
Fill in the blank
Question 11
Which word means 'having mixed or conflicting feelings'?
- ambivalent
- anomalous
- artful
- veracious
Question 12
What is the best definition of 'amenable'?
- easily persuaded or open to influence
- unwilling to compromise
- sharp and bitter
- extremely energetic
Question 13
Which word means 'a deviation from what is normal or expected'?
- Aberration
- Parochial
- Castigate
- Amalgam
Question 14
Which word best describes a narrow, limited outlook?
- Parochial
- Ambiguous
- Prodigal
- Commensurate
Question 15
'Castigate' means to praise someone warmly.
- True
- False
Question 16
A person who hoards money and dislikes spending it because of greed is a ___.
Fill in the blank
Question 17
If a punishment is 'commensurate' with a crime, it is...
- Proportional to the crime
- Too harsh for the crime
- Unrelated to the crime
- Randomly assigned
Question 18
Which word is a synonym of 'parsimonious'?
- Miserly
- Generous
- Vague
- Favorable
Question 19
'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation.
- True
- False
Question 20
The band's music was an ___ of hip-hop, flamenco, and jazz.
Fill in the blank
Question 21
Which word describes someone who is wastefully extravagant, like the Prodigal Son?
- Prodigal
- Parsimonious
- Miser
- Auspicious
Question 22
'Auspicious' means unfavorable or sinister.
- True
- False
Question 23
In Latin, an 'auspex' was a person who...
- Observed the flight of birds to predict the future
- Counted coins in the royal treasury
- Punished disobedient soldiers
- Prepared elaborate feasts
Question 24
Which word is most similar to 'castigate'?
- Chastise
- Praise
- Ignore
- Reward
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