5.5 K2 U7 VOCAB QUIZ

What is the meaning of the word 'ceremony'?

• A formal religious or public occasion

• a period of time spent travelling or resting away from home

• a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time

• a short period of time when you stop what you are doing and rest, eat, etc.

1. Despite efforts to contain it, the ____________ bacteria continued to pose a serious threat to public health.

• virulent

• faithful

• guilty

• harmless

1. Despite facing numerous challenges, she was determined to __________ her goal of starting her own business.

• contact

• achieve

• handle

• foster

1. Her vibrant and outgoing ___________ made her the life of the party wherever she went.

• content

• inspiration

• personality

• talent

What is the synonym of 'gradually'?

• slowly

• suddenly

• abruptly

• immediately

1. Despite putting in a lot of effort, he had to face the disappointment of being ____________ for the job.

• rejected

• neglected

• offered

• considered

• He treated them with ____________ and thoughtfulness.

• disrespect

• generosity

• guilt

• charm

Provide a definition for the word 'brilliant'.

• exceptionally clever or talented

• extremely dull or unintelligent

• mediocre or average

• lacking in creativity or imagination

1. His __________ and warm smile made him instantly likable in any social setting.

• imagination

• charm

• inspiration

• cruelty

What is the antonym of 'foster'?

• encourage

• nurture

• stimulate

• neglect