WOTD Vocabulary Test #5

Which of the following is an example of someone being ruthless?

• a mother cooking a meal for her son's entire soccer team

• a teacher reprimanding a student for cheating by scolding him in the hallway

• a soldier beheading his enemy

• a coach telling his team members they have to run a lap every time they cuss/curse

to put off for a later date

• prioritize

• utilize

• sojourn

• postpone

What might someone on The Voice or American Idol be skeptical of?

• how long the television show will run

• whether or not someone can sing

• who will be sitting on stage to judge

• the order of the performances

All of the following are examples of sane desires exept for which one?

• the desire to see someone's nose sliced off

• the desire to do well in school

• the desire to help those in need

• the desire to have a birthday party each year

How might developing empathy most obviously make you a better person?

• It will allow you to reschedule appointments.

• It will help you better understand other people.

• It will allow you to feel your sadness fully.

• It will help you use your own talents.

Which of the following is NOT a correct synonym of insidious?

• sly

• deceptive

• sneaky

• obvious

Which of the following cannot be artificial?

• sunlight

• food

• air

• flowers

Which of the following is the LEAST LIKELY to be considered a catastrophe?

• a nuclear bomb being dropped on Florida

• Heather slicing off her thumb

• a category 5 hurricane slamming North Carolina

• a 9.0 earthquake striking California

to comfort or soothe in a time of need

• reckless

• utilize

• console

• melancholy

Which of the following is an antonym of utilize?

• waste

• employ

• apply

• use