Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What does it mean to "adapt" in a new environment?

• To leave the environment

• To change in order to fit or work better in some situation or for some purpose

• To ignore the changes happening around

• To challenge the new conditions aggressively

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

• Retain

• Abandon

• Collect

• Preserve

What does "endanger" mean?

• To protect from harm

• To expose to harm or danger

• To support

• To rescue

Choose the sentence where "entangle" is used correctly.

• She decided to entangle her savings in a new business venture.

• The new policy will entangle the process, making it more efficient.

• The kitten managed to entangle itself in the yarn.

• They plan to entangle the garden to improve its appearance.

"Erosion" is the process of wearing or grinding something down. Which of the following is an example of erosion?

• A river slowly carving a canyon over thousands of years

• A tree growing taller in a forest

• Building a sandcastle on the beach

• A cat sharpening its claws on a scratching post

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

• Concrete

• Abstract

• Solid

• Real

"Transplant" often refers to moving a plant from one location to another. What is another context in which "transplant" can be used?

• To paint a picture in a new style

• To move to a new city or country

• To transfer an organ from one body to another

• To change the color of a car

Identify the sentence where "adapt" is used incorrectly.

• The chameleon can adapt its color to match its surroundings.

• You need to adapt your attitude if you want to succeed here.

• He decided to adapt by moving to a different country.

• She will adapt the novel into a film.

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

• Simplify

• Clarify

• Complicate

• Enlighten

Choose the sentence where "discard" is used correctly.

• She decided to discard her old fears and try skydiving.

• They will discard the new software across all departments.

• He discarded his chance to go to college.

• The team discarded winning the championship last year.