Vocabulary Quiz list A 9 & 10

What is the meaning of the word 'inquiry'?

• The act of guessing or assuming something.

• The act of ignoring or avoiding something.

• The act of providing information or explaining something.

• The act of asking for information or investigating something.

Choose the synonym for the word 'hindrance': A) Help B) Obstacle C) Assistance D) Progress

• C) Assistance

• D) Progress

• Obstacle

• A) Help

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'nomadic'? A) Settled B) Migratory C) Wandering D) Roaming

• Itinerant

• Mobile

• Vagabond

• Settled

What does the word 'dumbfounded' mean?

• To be astonished or amazed to the point of being speechless or unable to react.

• To be angry or frustrated

• To be excited or thrilled

• To be confused or puzzled

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'yearn'? A) Desire B) Reject C) Ignore D) Dislike

• Desire

• Reject

• Dislike

• Ignore

What is the meaning of the word 'saunter'?

• To crawl on all fours

• To run quickly

• To walk in a slow, relaxed manner

• To jump high in the air

Choose the synonym for the word 'abolish': A) Create B) Establish C) Implement D) Eliminate

• D

• A

• B

• C

Which of the following words is an antonym for 'sluggish'? A) Active B) Lethargic C) Slow D) Lazy

• Active

• Inactive

• Unenergetic

• Tired

What does the word 'taunt' mean?

• Encourage or support

• Compliment or praise

• Provoke or tease in a mocking or insulting way

• Ignore or avoid

Choose the synonym for the word 'nonchalant': A) Worried B) Anxious C) Carefree D) Concerned

• D

• C

• B

• A