Vocabulary Quiz

The politician promised a transparent government, but many feared a ________ of corruption still existed.

• utopia

• bright side

• dark grim underbelly

• booming economy

For centuries, philosophers have dreamed of a perfect society, a true ________ where everyone lives in harmony.

• dystopia

• utopia

• apathetic state

• chaos

The city's tourism industry is ________, bringing in record numbers of visitors each year.

• declining

• stagnating

• booming

• collapsing

Despite the tragic news, his face showed complete ________, surprising everyone present.

• empathy

• joy

• apathy

• anger

The cat ________ silently towards the bird, hoping to catch it unaware.

• jumped

• ran

• crept

• flew

Thieves attempted to ________ the bank vault last night but failed.

• open

• break into

• enter

• knock on

The research team has ________ significant evidence to support their new theory.

• concealed

• ignored

• suppressed

• brought forth

He felt ________ to apologize after realizing his mistake, even though it was difficult.

• allowed

• permitted

• compelled

• encouraged

She's very ________ in her decisions; once she makes up her mind, there's no changing it.

• hesitant

• flexible

• determined

• indecisive

The patient was admitted to the hospital with ________ chest pain.

• mild

• slight

• acute

• dull