Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 20

Define the word "acutely" in the context of feeling or perception.

• Slightly

• Intensely

• Casually

• Indifferently

Use the word "collaborate" in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The students decided to collaborate on the project to finish it faster.

• The students decided to compete on the project to see who was better.

• The students decided to ignore the project completely.

• The students decided to work individually on the project.

Identify the synonym of "displace."

• Settle

• Replace

• Establish

• Secure

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

• The weather changed drastically, going from sunny to stormy in an hour.

• The weather changed slightly, with only a few clouds appearing.

• The weather remained the same throughout the day.

• The weather was always unpredictable.

What is an antonym for "falter"?

• Hesitate

• Stumble

• Persevere

• Waver

Use "improvise" in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot them during the play.

• The actor read his lines exactly as written in the script.

• The actor refused to perform without a script.

• The actor memorized his lines perfectly.

Identify the synonym of "mock."

• Praise

• Imitate

• Respect

• Honor

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

• She laughed soberly at the joke.

• She spoke soberly about the serious issue.

• She danced soberly at the party.

• She sang soberly in the concert.

What is an antonym for "somberly"?

• Cheerfully

• Gloomily

• Sadly

• Solemnly

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

• The crowd began to surge forward as the gates opened.

• The crowd remained still as the gates opened.

• The crowd dispersed as the gates opened.

• The crowd retreated as the gates opened.