Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'hindering' in the following sentence? The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.

• To promote or encourage

• To cause delay, interruption, or obstruction.

• To assist or support

• To facilitate or expedite

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'elevated' based on the following sentence: From their elevated position they could overlook the entire valley, but not a single moving object could they see.

• depressed

• raised

• reduced

• lowered

What is the definition of the word 'dubious' in the following sentence? I'm very dubious about letting them to go on their own.

• hesitating or doubting

• confident or certain

• excited or enthusiastic

• trustworthy or reliable

Which word is the opposite of 'trace' in the following sentence? There was a trace of smoke left lingering in the air after the fire was extinguished.

• large amount

• drawing

• erasing

• small amount

What is a synonym for 'inevitably' in the following sentence? Their arguments inevitably end in tears. 

• unavoidably

• sometimes

• never

• questionable

Identify the antonym of 'secure' in the following sentence: The kitten felt secure in the safety of her new home.

• safe

• in danger

• happy

• mad

What does 'tentatively' mean in the following sentence? We tentatively scheduled a softball game on Saturday, hoping that it wouldn’t rain.

• certain

• unsure

• delighted

• enlightened

Choose the correct synonym for 'impaired' as used in the sentence: Helen Keller had impaired vision and hearing, making it difficult to understand those around her in her earliest years.

• increase

• perfect

• damaged

• accumulate