Vocabulary 3 Word Meaning and Context Clues

1. According to the following sentence the word annihilate

means?

The soldiers plan to use explosives to annihilate the enemy's headquarters.

• disrupt

• disgust

• destroy

• destined

2. According to the following sentence the word antagonize

means?

Telemarketers frequently antagonize people with their calls. As a result, many people say rude things to them or hang up on them.

• insult

• annoy

• irritate

• all of the above

3. The synonym of rupture in this sentence is?

The water pipe is weak and may rupture. To avoid a flood in the basement, the pipe should be replaced as soon a possible.

• a. fracture

• b. burst

• c. juncture

• c. both a and b

4. According to the following sentence the word suave

means?

The French ambassador is extremely suave, by which I mean that he has ability to handle any social situation graciously.

• A) able to speak more than one language

• B) handsomely stylish

• C) genial,smooth, and courteous

• D) agreeably

5. For the sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized word.

South African leader Nelson Mandela is a magnanimous man who is respected worldwide for his courageous, lifelong effort on behalf of human rights.

• charitable

• selfish

• petty

• diligent

6. For the sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized word.

Unlike Bob, who treated others rudely and kept to himself, Bobby was jovial, friendly, and outgoing.

• fickle

• delightful

• petty

• confident

7. For the sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized word.



The lady decided that it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.

• repulse

• deter

• helped

• gestured

8. For the sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized word.

Lula would have attempted the walk home, had it not been for the immense mountain that stood between her and her destination.

• endless

• huge

• vast

• all the above

9. For the sentence below, use the context to help you determine the meaning of the italicized word.



My grandma's demeanor was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest.

• health

• attire

• behavior

• guilt

Q. The antonym of melodramatic is?

When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began sobbing and demanding a doctor.

• theatrical

• calm

• sensational

• exaggerated