Vocabulary Workshop Unit 6 / Set A

What does 'atone' mean?

• To make amends for a wrongdoing.

• To ignore a mistake completely.

• To celebrate a wrongdoing.

• To punish someone for their actions.

Which word means 'believable or trustworthy'?

• reliable

• suspicious

• dubious

• credible

What is the meaning of 'doleful'?

• joyful or cheerful

• excited or enthusiastic

• sorrowful or mournful

• indifferent or apathetic

What does 'hamper' refer to?

• A method of transportation.

• A container for storing items, often used for laundry.

• A type of meat dish.

• A style of cooking.

Which term describes someone who is in a state of poverty?

• prosperous

• affluent

• impoverished

• wealthy

What does 'lucid' mean?

• Clear and easy to understand.

• Dull and confusing.

• Vague and ambiguous.

• Bright and colorful.

What does 'posthumous' refer to?

• Posthumous refers to something that happens during a person's life.

• Posthumous refers to something that occurs after a person's death.

• Posthumous is a term used for events that occur before a person's birth.

• Posthumous describes a person's achievements while they are still alive.

Which word describes a mocking or cynical attitude?

• sincere

• optimistic

• genuine

• sarcastic

What does 'supplant' mean?

• To create or generate something new.

• To ignore or overlook something.

• To replace or take the place of something.

• To enhance or improve something.

Which word means 'persistent and determined'?

• tenacious

• yielding

• apathetic

• indifferent