Vocabulary Quiz: Examples and Non-Examples

Which of the following is an example of an "adversary"?

• A teammate who helps you win a game

• A competitor trying to defeat you in a match

• A friend who supports you in difficult times

• A teacher who guides you in your studies

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "aplomb".

• She approached the stage with aplomb, confident and composed.

• He brandished his aplomb in the air like a sword.

• The aplomb was too heavy to carry.

• They were conspicuous in their aplomb.

Which of the following is a non-example of "brandish"?

• Waving a flag energetically

• Holding a book quietly

• Swinging a sword in the air

• Shaking a stick threateningly

Analyze the meaning of "conspicuous" and choose the correct sentence.

• The cat was conspicuous as it hid under the bed.

• Her bright red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

• The whisper was conspicuous in the noisy room.

• The small print was conspicuous in the large book.

Compare and contrast "defiance" and "obedience". Which sentence shows "defiance"?

• The child followed all the rules without question.

• The student refused to do his homework despite being told.

• The dog sat when commanded.

• The team worked together to achieve their goal.

Identify the example of "deft".

• Clumsily dropping a glass

• Skillfully tying a knot

• Slowly writing a letter

• Loudly singing a song

Which sentence uses "disdain" correctly?

• She looked at the messy room with disdain.

• He disdainfully completed his homework on time.

• The disdain was a beautiful flower.

• They disdainfully enjoyed the delicious meal.

What is a non-example of "counter"?

• Arguing against a point in a debate

• Agreeing with everything said

• Offering a different opinion

• Responding to a question with a question

Use "dismal" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The sunny day was dismal and bright.

• The dismal weather made everyone feel gloomy.

• The dismal was a cheerful event.

• The room was dismal with laughter.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses "dispel"?

• She dispelled the rumors by confirming the truth.

• He dispelled the ball across the field.

• The dispel was a loud noise.

• They dispelled the cake with icing.