Grade 12 List 2 Practice 1

What is the definition of the word 'acrid'?

• A mild and neutral smell or taste.

• A strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

• A faint and delicate smell or taste.

• A sweet and pleasant smell or taste.

Choose the synonym for the word 'auspicious':

• Unlucky

• Promising

• Pessimistic

• Lame

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'audacious'?

• Fearful

• Courageous

• Reserved

• Hesitant

What does the word 'dearth' mean?

• a scarcity or lack of something

• a surplus or surplus of something

• a temporary shortage of something

• an abundance or excess of something

Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to 'disparage'?

• Praise

• Encourage

• Belittle

• Compliment

What does the term 'empirical' refer to?

• Influenced by personal beliefs

• Derived from intuition

• Based on observation or experience

• Based on theoretical knowledge

Select the term that best describes: 'Paying extreme attention to detail.'

• Fastidious

• Negligent

• Messy

• Impulsive

What does the word 'goad' mean?

• to provoke or stimulate

• to discourage or demotivate

• to encourage or motivate

• to irritate or annoy

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'guile'?

• Deception

• Morality

• Authenticity

• Truth

What does it mean to 'indoctrinate' someone?

• To encourage someone to question their beliefs

• To teach or influence someone with a specific set of beliefs or ideas.

• To confuse or mislead someone

• To persuade someone with logical arguments