Vocabulary Quiz 3

What is a synonym for "plonked"?

• Placed gently

• Dropped suddenly

• Held carefully

• Moved slowly

Which sentence uses "bounty" correctly?

• The bounty was lost in the storm.

• They found a bounty of treasure on the beach.

• She won a bounty for her perfect score.

• They left the bounty in the cupboard to eat later.

What does "incurable" mean?

• A problem that gets better with time

• A problem that cannot be healed

• A problem that can be easily fixed

• A problem that can be solved with rest

What is an antonym for "ordeal"?

• Trial

• Struggle

• Easy task

• Challenge

Which sentence uses "distraught" correctly?

• She was distraught when she lost her favourite book.

• He was distraught after winning the race.

• She was distraught while enjoying her holiday.

• He was distraught when he found the surprise party.

What is an example of "bribery"?

• Offering help to someone in need

• Giving a compliment to make someone feel better

• Offering a reward to influence someone's actions

• Sharing a treat with a friend

What does "bravado" mean?

• Feeling unsure of yourself

• Bold or showy confidence meant to impress others

• Quiet confidence

• A feeling of nervousness

Which sentence uses "delirious" correctly?

• After the long hike, she was delirious from exhaustion.

• He felt delirious because he was so calm.

• The delirious team cheered loudly after the victory.

• She felt delirious after reading a good book.

What is an antonym for "merciless"?

• Kind

• Harsh

• Ruthless

• Cruel

Which sentence uses "excessive" correctly?

• He added excessive amounts of sugar to his tea, making it very sweet.

• She wore excessive shoes to the party, and no one noticed.

• They made excessive noise by whispering quietly.

• The excessive homework made the class feel relaxed.