Core Intervention Vocabulary Practice W24 & W25

What does the word "obstinate" mean?

• Willing to listen to others

• Easily persuaded

• Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion

• Quick to understand

Which of the following is a synonym of "prevail on"?

• Discourage

• Persuade

• Ignore

• Surrender

"Lamentations" are best described as expressions of what?

• Joy

• Grief

• Indifference

• Surprise

Choose the sentence where "derisive" is used correctly.

• The audience's derisive laughter made the comedian more nervous.

• She offered a derisive solution to the math problem.

• They went on a derisive vacation to the beach.

• His derisive skills were appreciated by everyone.

What is an antonym for "obstinate"?

• Stubborn

• Flexible

• Rigid

• Unyielding

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "prevail on"?

• She hoped to prevail on her friend to join the club.

• The weather will prevail on the picnic tomorrow.

• He decided to prevail on his homework.

• The team will prevail on the championship.

Identify the synonym of "lamentations".

• Celebrations

• Mournings

• Excitements

• Achievements

Which of the following is an antonym of "derisive"?

• Mocking

• Scornful

• Respectful

• Ridiculing

Complete the sentence: Despite numerous attempts to persuade him, he remained _______ in his decision not to attend the event.

• obstinate

• prevailing

• lamenting

• derisive

Choose the sentence where "prevail on" is used incorrectly.

• They managed to prevail on the committee to approve the new policy.

• The lawyer tried to prevail on the judge with his argument.

• The strong winds will prevail on the direction of the ship.

• She could not prevail on her parents to extend her curfew.