Vocabulary Quiz, GEP-4 U1

Feeling "wounded" can mean you are:

• a) physically injured

• b) only slightly annoyed

• c) emotionally hurt or upset

• d) happy and content

When describing someone, "genuine" is a positive word that means:

• a) fake and untrustworthy

• b) shy and reserved

• c) honest and sincere

• d) overly critical and judgmental

Someone in your "inner circle" would be:

• a) a casual acquaintance

• b) a close and trusted friend

• c) a person you rarely see

• d) someone you disagree with often

"Genuine" leather is:

• a) a cheap imitation

• b) real and authentic leather

• c) a type of fabric with a leather-like texture

• d) treated with harsh chemicals

If you "badmouth" someone, you are:

• a) complimenting them

• b) gossiping negatively about them

• c) offering them constructive criticism

• d) defending them from others

It's better to be:

• a) a phony who pretends to be someone else

• b) a humblebragger who boasts indirectly

• c) a genuine person who is honest and sincere

• d) someone who badmouths others behind their backs

A "phony" excuse is likely to be:

• a) honest and sincere

• b) fake and made up

• c) overly detailed and long-winded

• d) slightly exaggerated but mostly true

If you are "fed up" with something, you are:

• a) excited and enthusiastic

• b) patiently waiting for a change

• c) extremely annoyed and frustrated

• d) willing to compromise easily

The way you "come across" in an interview can affect:

• a) only your travel expenses

• b) only your writing skills

• c) the overall impression you make

• d) only your educational background

A "humblebragger" might say:

• a) "I'm not that great, but I just won an award."

• b) "I'm so bad at this, but here's my attempt."

• c) "Congratulations on your achievement!"

• d) "I'm always failing at everything."