Vocabulary Test ' December 24

What does the word" abbreviations"mean?

• Long and detailed explanation

• Shortened forms of words or phrases

• Complex language expressions

• Slang words used in casual conversation

What is the best synonym for "cringe"?

• Laugh loudly

• Feel embarrassed or recoil

• Stand confidently

• Cheer happily

A "headstrong"person is most likely to be:

• Easily influenced by others

• Calm and easy going

• Determined and stubborn

• Thoughtful and considerate

If someone "beckons"you, they are:

• Ignoring your presence

• Calling and signalling you to come closer

• Warning you about danger

• Criticizing your actions

What does "abridge"mean in the context of a book or a text?

• To add more details and expand it

• To shorten it without losing the main idea

• To make it more complicated

• To replace it with a new version

What does the word "knack " mean?

• A natural skill or talent

• A strict set of rules

• A type of tool used for work

• A common misunderstanding

To "abandon"something means to:

• Hold onto it firmly

• Leave it behind or give it up

• Improve it overtime

• Protect it from harm

The word "brink"refers to:

• The lowest point of something

• The centre of a situation

• The edge or verge of something

• A completely safe zone

What are " inscriptions"?

• Instructions for completing a task

• Written or engraved messages or words

• Printed books or magazines

• Drawings or illustrations

To " anticipate"something is to:

• Be surprised by it

• Ignore it entirely

• Expect or predict it

• Avoid thinking about it