KS3 Key Vocabulary Quiz 2

Which of the words below mean in bad condition because of age or lack of care?

• dilapidated

• tenacious

• tentatively

• overgrown

Which of the words below mean not easily stopped or very determined?

• dilapidated

• tenacious

• tentatively

• overgrown

Which phrase below most closely matches the meaning of the word 'exuberance'?

• Being very noticeable and attracting attention

• Lively, energetic and happy

• Unusual and dangerous

• Clumsy - especially when dancing

Which sentence is using the word 'sauntered' correctly?

• The cat sauntered along the wall; it was enjoying the midday sun

• The baby sauntered in its bouncer

• She was totally sauntered: how dare he say that to her?

• After he sauntered his lunch, Freddie decided to go for a stroll.

Which sentence is using the word 'impeccable' correctly?

• The rave reviews were right; the food at this new eatery was impeccable.

• His shirt was untucked, his shoes scruffy and he was generally impeccable.

• The bird was having trouble breaking down the corn to eat as it was impeccable.

• Diana had bought two self-help books, an impeccable, and laundry basket.

Which of the phrases below most closely matches the definition of the word ‘imperative’?

• Very important and needing immediate attention or action

• something you should do but don't have to

• to make something that has been officially decided start to happen

• to move something inside

Which of the phrases below most closely matches the definition of the word ‘incongruous’?

• The act of grouping things according to their similarities

• A battle involving multiple armies

• The name given to a political party which refuses to attended debates

• Not in keeping with the surroundings; sticking out

Which of these images best illustrate the word 'incongruous'? Select all that apply

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Which of these are synonyms of the word 'derogatory'? Select all that apply

• spiteful

• hurtful

• disparaging

• complimentary

• flattering

Which of these words are synonyms of 'naivety'? Select all that apply

• sophistication

• innocence

• childlikeness

• guilelessness

• gullibility