Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 12

Match the word "agrarian" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• Related to cultivated land or the cultivation of land

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• A false imitation

Match the word "alacrity" with its correct definition.

• Eagerness or cheerful readiness

• A false imitation

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

Match the word "celerity" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• A false imitation

• Swiftness of movement

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

Match the word "counterfeit" with its correct definition.

• A false imitation

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "fruition" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• The realization of a plan or project

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "hyperbole" with its correct definition.

• Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "rancid" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• Having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "ruse" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• A false imitation

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "turbulent" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement

Match the word "vehement" with its correct definition.

• A trick or act intended to deceive

• Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

• A strong feeling of dislike or hatred

• Swiftness of movement