Vocabulary Quiz

Which word best fits the sentence? The teacher wanted to ______ her knowledge with the students.

• engross

• deplete

• curtail

• impart

What does 'proficient' mean?

• Skilled

• Automatic

• Qualified

• Coherent

What is the opposite of 'swiftly'?

• Quickly

• Slowly

• Easily

• Ideally

If someone is 'eminent,' they are...

• Famous and respected

• Suspicious

• Lacking skill

• Just starting out

If you 'synthesize' information, you...

• Separate it

• Combine it

• Ignore it

• Delete it

What does 'passed over' mean in this sentence? The employee was disappointed to be passed over for the promotion.

• Not chosen

• Celebrated

• Punished

• Chosen

In the sentence, "The new company policy caused dissension among employees, as many felt it was unfair." 'Dissension' means...

• Agreement

• Conflict

• Happiness

• Cooperation

Which phrase means 'to take care of someone well'?

• Up to speed

• Off the shelf

• On the spot

• In good hands

Despite his lack of experience, he quickly established himself as a serious _________ for the top position in the company.

• contender

• associate

• spectator

• judge

If an animal 'awakens' during hibernation, it...

• Falls into a deeper sleep

• Wakes up

• Stays asleep

• Disappears