Vocabulary Quiz (B)

What does the word "behalf" mean in the context of doing something on someone's behalf?

• To do something against someone's wishes

• To do something in place of someone else

• To forget to include someone

• To compete with someone

Which of the following best describes the term "benefit"?

• A disadvantage that is encountered

• A type of long-term investment

• An advantage or profit gained from something

• A formal declaration

What does "bias" refer to?

• A balanced viewpoint

• An impartial judgment

• A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group

• A type of measurement

Choose the option that best defines the word "bitter":

• Extremely sweet

• Having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste

• Smooth and pleasant to the taste

• Salty

What does "boundary" mean?

• The center point of a circle

• A limitless expanse

• A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line

• The highest point of a mountain

Which of the following best describes the word "brief"?

• Long and detailed

• Short in duration or extent

• Not important

• Very complex

What does "brilliant" mean when describing a person?

• Uninterested and dull

• Exceptionally clever or talented

• Common and ordinary

• Slow to understand

The word "broad" most nearly means:

• Narrow

• Wide

• Pointed

• Heavy

What does "broadcast" mean?

• To keep information private

• To send out or transmit, especially by radio or television

• To whisper

• To receive data

Choose the option that best defines the word "burden":

• A light, easy to carry object

• A duty or misfortune that causes hardship

• A type of bird

• A method of transportation