Vocabulary practice 11-20

The word 'astute' means:

• an ability to notice and understand things clearly.

• a lack of interest or concern.

• a tendency to be easily deceived.

• a state of confusion or disorder.

Fill in the blank: The word 'avert' means _________.

• prevent the occurrence of.

• to look at something closely.

• to delay or postpone.

• to agree with someone.

Fill in the blank: The word 'destination' means _________.

• the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey.

• a starting point for a journey.

• a type of transportation.

• a temporary stop during a journey.

What is the meaning of the word 'diminish'?

• Increase in size, extent, or range

• Decrease in size, extent, or range

• Remain the same

• Expand

What does 'exhilarating' mean?

• Boring or dull

• Thrilling or invigorating

• Calm and soothing

• Depressing

What is the definition of 'loathe'?

• Love intensely

• Dislike intensely; feel disgust toward

• Feel indifferent

• Admire greatly

What does 'luminous' mean?

• Dark and gloomy

• Bright or radiant

• Dull and faded

• Shadowy

Fill in the blank: The word 'quell' means _______.

• quell

• suppress

• encourage

• ignore

The word 'sociable' means _______.

• sociable

• unsociable

• introverted

• reserved

The word 'uncanny' means _______.

• uncanny

• strange

• ordinary

• familiar