Vocabulary Usage in Context Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "complacent"?

• Willing to accept new ideas

• Self-satisfied without being aware of danger or deficiencies

• Showing a critical attitude

• Filled with wonder and delight

Which word means "showing a critical or disrespectful attitude"?

• Bemused

• Derogatory

• Mollify

• Profound

What does "reprehensible" mean?

• Deserving blame or punishment

• Dull and repetitious

• Unwilling and hesitant

• Marked with spots of color

Which word best fits the definition: "a cause of suffering or affliction"?

• Scourge

• Juncture

• Accumulate

• Aloof

Choose the word that means "not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant."

• Apprehensive

• Aloof

• Reluctant

• Entranced

Which sentence correctly uses the word "apprehensive"?

• She was apprehensive about walking home alone at night.

• He was apprehensive to new ideas.

• The room was apprehensive with color.

• He was apprehensive in a careful manner.

Select the sentence that uses "bemused" correctly.

• The bemused student quickly answered every question.

• She looked bemused after hearing the complicated instructions.

• He was bemused to accept the new plan.

• The bemused teacher was angry.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of "indignation"?

• His indignation was clear when he was treated unfairly.

• She indignation the new rules.

• The indignation was a cause of suffering.

• He was indignation to new ideas.

Choose the sentence that uses "monotonous" appropriately.

• The monotonous lecture put everyone to sleep.

• The monotonous was filled with delight.

• She was monotonous to accept the offer.

• He was monotonous with anger.

Which sentence uses "subside" correctly?

• The storm began to subside after midnight.

• He subside the new ideas.

• She was subside with anger.

• The subside was abrupt.