Vocabulary Quiz - March 7, 2025

Which sentence uses the word "astonish" correctly?

• The magician’s final trick will astonish the audience, leaving them in awe.

• The loud noise will astonish through the entire neighborhood.

• The scientist’s discovery will astonish in a lab notebook.

• I will astonish to the store this afternoon.

What does the word "advantage" mean?

• A feeling of doubt

• Something that is helpful or useful

• To surprise or amaze

• Lacking water or thirsty

The distant sound of the ocean waves could be heard from the balcony. What does the word "distant" mean in this sentence?

• A person who sets up something that lasts

• Very far away

• A large number

• Being like others of its kind

Which sentence uses the word "confirm" correctly?

• She confirmed him the news about the meeting.

• The doctor will confirm the test results tomorrow.

• I will confirm to the store later this afternoon.

• Can you confirm the book on the shelf for me?

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence: The __________ of the company was honored for his innovative ideas and vision.

• founder

• misgiving

• host

• typical

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence:

The __________ of the party made sure everyone felt welcome and had a great time.

• planner

• teacher

• founder

• host

What is a "misgiving"?

• A feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or concern

• To surprise or amaze

• To show or prove to be true

• Very far away in time

Which sentence uses the word "parched" correctly?

• The parched cake tasted dry and crumbly.

• After hours in the desert sun, I was parched and in desperate need of water.

• She parched the flowers every day, hoping they would grow.

• I parched the window to let in some fresh air.

Choose the word that best completes the following sentence:

Fresh water became __________ in the desert, making the journey even more challenging.

• dubious

• scarce

• hostile

• challenging

What does "typical" mean?

• Being like others of its kind

• To cause great pain or suffering

• A feeling of doubt or uncertainty

• Lacking water or thirsty