LIngua Vocab Test 1

Which sentence uses the word "abscond" correctly?

• The thief managed to abscond with the jewels before the police arrived.

• B. The meeting will abscond tomorrow at noon.

• C. The judge absconded the final verdict for the case.

Which sentence uses the word "acerbic" correctly?

• Her acerbic comments during the meeting caused several people to feel offended.

• The acerbic cake was delicious with a sweet, rich flavor.

• The teacher’s acerbic bag was full of stationery.

Which sentence uses the word "alacrity" correctly?

• She accepted the invitation with alacrity, eager to start the project.

• The alacrity weather caused delays in travel.

• His alacrity speech lacked enthusiasm and energy.

Which sentence uses the word "bellicose" correctly?

• The bellicose cat purred softly as it slept.

• She wore a bellicose smile at the charity event.

• His bellicose attitude often led to heated arguments with colleagues.

Which sentence uses the word "candor" correctly?

• The novel was full of candor landscapes that took my breath away.

• I appreciated his candor during the difficult conversation.

• She used candor to describe the intricacies of the artwork.

Which sentence uses the word "censure" correctly?

• The employee was censured by the board for his inappropriate behavior.

• She censured the cake before serving it to the guests.

• The coach censured the players with praise after the game.

Which sentence uses the word "desiccate" correctly?

• The conversation was desiccated, making everyone laugh.

• He desiccated the report by making it longer.

• The intense sun had desiccated the plants, leaving them brittle and dry.

Which sentence uses the word "disparate" correctly?

• His disparate thoughts made the celebration livelier.

• They baked a disparate pie for the dessert table.

• The two countries had disparate views on trade policies.

Which sentence uses the word "exacerbate" correctly?

• The new cake exacerbated the celebration.

• His harsh words only served to exacerbate the tension between them.

• The speech exacerbated the calm atmosphere.

Which sentence uses the word "esoteric" correctly?

• The esoteric song was played on every radio station.

• he lecture was filled with esoteric terminology that only the experts could understand.

• Her esoteric wardrobe was admired by many.