Test #37-48: Hopkins' Vocabulary Builders

What does the word 'incessant' mean?

• Occasional

• Continuing without interruption

• Rare

• Temporary

Fill in the blank: The _______ noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

• intermittent

• incessant

• sporadic

• infrequent

What does the word 'Taciturn' mean?

• Talkative

• Reserved

• Energetic

• Friendly

Fill in the blank: The ______ detective rarely spoke during team meetings, preferring to observe silently.

• talkative

• energetic

• taciturn

• friendly

What does the word 'loquacious' mean?

• Quiet

• Talkative

• Angry

• Sad

Fill in the blank: The normally quiet student became surprisingly ______ during the class debate.

• loquacious

• silent

• angry

• bored

What does the word 'Pacify' mean?

• To make someone angry

• To calm someone down or make peace

• To ignore someone

• To confuse someone

Fill in the blank: Parents often use lullabies to ______ crying babies at bedtime.

• irritate

• pacify

• ignore

• confuse

What does the term 'charismatic' describe?

• Someone with a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others.

• Someone who is always serious.

• Someone who dislikes social interactions.

• Someone who is very quiet.

Fill in the blank: A _______ leader easily won the support of the entire student body.

• charismatic

• dull

• indifferent

• shy