Vocabulary Semester Test

Fill in the blank: The word 'besiege' means ________.

• to overwhelm; to surround and attack

• to ignore; to avoid completely

• to celebrate; to honor publicly

• to repair; to fix something broken

What is the definition of 'oblivion'?

• forgetfulness, disregard; a state of being forgotten; an amnesty, general pardon

• a state of extreme happiness; bliss

• a feeling of intense anger; rage

• the process of learning by repetition

Which word is an adjective that means 'skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity'?

• proficient

• awkward

• ignorant

• clumsy

• inept

What is the definition of the word 'alleviate'?

• to relieve, make more bearable

• to worsen, make more severe

• to ignore, pay no attention

• to celebrate, make festive

What part of speech is the word 'archaic'?

• adjective

• noun

• verb

• adverb

What is the definition of 'diplomatic'?

• skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people

• related to physical exercise

• fond of traveling to new places

• interested in scientific research

What is the definition of 'emulate'?

• to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model

• to destroy completely

• to avoid responsibility

• to express disapproval

What is the definition of 'heterogeneous'?

• composed of different kinds, diverse

• existing in a single phase, uniform

• having no distinct parts, blended

• consisting of identical elements

What is the definition of 'incognito'?

• disguised; pretending not to be oneself

• extremely happy; joyful

• very tired; exhausted

• full of energy; lively

What is the definition of 'fallacious'?

• misleading or deceptive

• extremely generous

• physically strong

• easily understood