Year 11 - Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What does 'to deceive' mean?

• to trick

• to honor

• to reveal

• to support

Answer explanation

The term 'to deceive' means to trick someone into believing something that is not true, hence the correct choice is 'to trick'.

Which word is synonymous with 'deceiving'?

• straightforward

• simple

• honest

• conniving

Answer explanation

The word 'conniving' is synonymous with 'deceiving', making it the correct choice in this context.

What does 'to jeopardize' imply?

• to protect

• to cause harm

• to ignore

• to enhance

Answer explanation

The term 'to jeopardize' implies causing harm or putting something at risk. Therefore, the correct choice is 'to cause harm.'

What is the meaning of 'to applaud'?

• to question

• to refuse

• to criticize

• to clap

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'to applaud' is to clap, showing approval or appreciation for something.

What does it mean 'to be supercilious'?

• to be snobbish

• to be joyful

• to be humble

• to be careful

Answer explanation

To be supercilious means to be snobbish, displaying haughty disdain or arrogance towards others.

What is the synonym for 'deceased'?

• sick

• missing

• alive

• dead

Answer explanation

The synonym for 'deceased' is 'dead'. It means no longer alive.

What does 'demoralize' mean?

• to build

• to praise

• to encourage

• to humiliate

Answer explanation

The correct meaning of 'demoralize' is to humiliate, which involves making someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.

What does 'to be ridiculed' mean?

• to be supported

• to be promoted

• to be honored

• to be humiliated

Answer explanation

The correct choice 'to be humiliated' means to be made fun of or embarrassed, not supported, promoted, or honored.

What does 'she will never be eclipsed' imply?

• she will frequently hide

• she will always fail

• she will never be outshone

• she will often succeed

Answer explanation

The phrase 'she will never be eclipsed' implies that she will never be outshone by anyone, indicating that she will always be prominent or successful.

What does 'to allude' mean?

• to refer to

• to contradict

• to ignore

• to copy

Answer explanation

To allude means to refer to something indirectly or metaphorically, making a casual or passing reference to it without explicitly mentioning it.