Word Up #1 Quiz

Which sentence uses the word capacious correctly?

• The whole team is looking for the capacious contact lenses that popped out of Sam’s eye.

• Sal and Nataya decided they only needed a small, capacious venue to hold the 20 guests at their wedding.

• Savannah was disappointed in the capacious, 2-ounce coffees they served in Europe.

• Greg and Monique are having twins, so they traded their small car for a more capacious minivan that will hold everyone.

Which word is a synonym for colossal?

• Enormous

• Little
• Miniature

• Tiny

Which sentence uses the word truculent incorrectly?

• The truculent and harsh principal was feared by all the people in the school.

• The aggressive man was truculent when the cop pulled him over, so he was arrested for disorderly conduct.

• The president’s truculent message of peace and harmony was met with great appreciation and admiration by the people.
• The diva actress caused so many problems with her truculent attitude that no one wanted to work with her.

Which word is an antonym (opposite) for lament?

• Apologize
• Celebrate
• Regret
• Mourn

Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) for delectable?

• Appetizing
• Distasteful
• Satisfying
• Tasty

Which sentence uses the word arduous correctly?

• Kimberlin loved running, so the 3 mile race was an arduous task for her and she was able finish in second place!

• Using her new and sharp scissors, Maria had an arduous time cutting the felt.

• The climb up Mt. Everest is considered arduous for even trained and seasoned climbers.

• The soup company puts pull tabs on the top of their soup cans to make opening the can more arduous for people who do not have a can opener.

What is the meaning of Zany as it is used in the following sentence: My best friend and I share the same zany sense of humor and enjoy watching silly and goofy comedies together.

• Honest
• Serious
• Severe
• Wacky