Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "cower" mean based?

• To stand up confidently

• To hide in fear

• To shout loudly

• To laugh uncontrollably

What is the meaning of "dehumanize"?

• To treat with respect

• To honor someone's achievements

• To treat someone as if they are less than human

• To promote someone to a higher position

What does the word "entrenched" mean as used in the sentence: "Star’s positive attitude was so entrenched that she considered it a permanent part of her personality."?

• Easily changed

• Firmly established

• Rarely noticed

• Quickly disappearing

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "exclude" based on its use in the sentence: "The tennis tournament excluded anyone who had previously competed at the professional level."?

• To admit

• To welcome

• To deny entry

• To encourage participation

What does "loathe" mean as illustrated in the sentence: "Catherine loathed the summertime humidity so much that she spent July and August in the North."?

• Enjoyed

• Hated

• Preferred

• Missed

Based on its usage in the sentence: "Carlton’s honesty about breaking his mom’s statue negated his sister’s attempt to get him in trouble.", what does "negate" mean?

• To confirm

• To question

• To invalidate

• To exaggerate

What does the word "wary" most likely mean?

• Confident

• Careful

• Excited

• Trusting

What is the correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence: "The town council only wanted small local businesses on Main Street, so they ___ big chain stores from notifications about new retail locations."?

• Entrench

• Exclude

• Loathe

• Negate

After being scammed by someone selling cheap tickets to the Empire State Building, Arden was more ___ about who she purchased items from. Which word best fills the blank?

• Wary

• Dehumanize

• Coward

• Negate

In the sentence: "Lola’s decision to plan her family’s vacation herself ___ any need for a travel agent," which word correctly completes the sentence?

• Negate

• Loathe

• Entrench

• Exclude