Vocabulary Mastery Quiz for Seniors

What is the best definition of the word "benevolence"?

• The desire to cause harm to others

• The quality of being kind and charitable

• The act of seeking revenge

• The state of being confused

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word is a synonym for "oppressive"?

• Liberating

• Burdensome

• Joyful

• Playful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the correct sentence using the word "recompense."

• She felt recompense when she was tired.

• He offered to recompense her for the broken vase.

• The recompense was very loud.

• They recompense the cake for dessert.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the antonym of "vengeance"?

• Forgiveness

• Anger

• Justice

• Suffering

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "augmented" in the sentence: "The sound was augmented by the echo in the hall"?

• Reduced

• Ignored

• Increased

• Hidden

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Select the sentence that uses "alleviated" correctly.

• The medicine alleviated her pain.

• He alleviated the book on the shelf.

• She alleviated the door open.

• The alleviated was very bright.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word means "to twist or squirm in pain"?

• Befriend

• Writhed

• Averred

• Ascribed

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

If someone is described as "imperious," what are they most likely to be?

• Humble and shy

• Domineering and commanding

• Generous and giving

• Playful and silly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following is the best synonym for "infliction"?

• Relief

• Imposition

• Celebration

• Escape

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which sentence is "torment" used correctly?

• The torment of the music was beautiful.

• She felt torment after losing her friend.

• He torment the cake for dessert.

• The torment was a type of flower.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C