Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz

Define the word 'comprise'.

• To be created

• To be introduced to

• To be comprised of

• To consist of or be made up of.

Give a synonym for 'deft'.

• clumsy

• skillful

• inept

• awkward

What is the antonym of 'destitute'?

• rich

• poor

• failing

• lacking

Complete the sentence: The timing of his arrival was an __________ time for me, considering I had to work and would not be able to pick him up.

• rampant

• inopportune

• deft

• ominous

What does the word 'musty' mean?

• having a fresh, clean scent

• being well-ventilated and airy

• smelling like flowers and perfume

• having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

How would you describe someone who is 'officious'?

• Excessively eager in offering unwanted advice or services

• Indifferent towards offering advice or services

• Moderately eager in offering wanted advice or services

• Extremely lazy in offering advice or services

What does an 'ominous' sign indicate?

• It indicates a positive outcome

• It is a neutral sign

• Something good is likely to happen

• Something bad or harmful is likely to happen.

What is the pinnacle of a mountain?

• the bottom

• the inside

• the highest point

• the lowest point

What does it mean if something is 'premeditated'?

• Spontaneous or impulsive

• Planned or considered beforehand

• Randomly selected

• Unintentional

What does the word 'rampant' imply?

• Limited

• Uncontrolled, widespread, prevalent

• Controlled

• Moderate