Vocabulary Power Plus Book 1, Lesson 10

What does "fallible" mean?

• Incapable of making mistakes

• Capable of making mistakes

• Unwilling to admit errors

• Perfect and infallible

Choose the sentence where "blatant" is used correctly.

• She whispered her secrets in a blatant manner.

• The blatant lie was easily believed by everyone.

• He was blatant about his intentions to help.

• The sky is blatantly blue on a cloudy day.

Which of the following is a synonym for "dawdle"?

• Hurry

• Loiter

• Sprint

• Dash

"Affiliate" is best defined as:

• To disassociate

• To connect or associate with

• To argue vehemently

• To ignore completely

What does "fawn" mean when referring to someone's behavior?

• To show affection openly

• To act with hostility

• To flatter for personal gain

• To challenge authority

"Calumny" can be best described as:

• Praise

• Truth

• Slander

• Agreement

Choose the sentence where "berate" is used correctly.

• She decided to berate her friend with gifts.

• He was berated for his innovative ideas.

• The coach berated the team for their excellent performance.

• The manager berated the employee for arriving late.

Which of the following is an antonym for "minion"?

• Follower

• Leader

• Servant

• Underling

"Desolate" can be used to describe:

• A crowded place

• A barren or empty place

• A joyful occasion

• A place full of life

The word "bane" most nearly means:

• Blessing

• Poison

• Antidote

• Cure