Vocabulary Beginning Review

Choose the word or phrase that most nearly expresses the meaning of the word in boldface: a synopsis of the play

• performance

• review

• summary

• defense

Choose the word or phrase that most nearly expresses the meaning of the word in boldface: an ingenious scheme

• clever

• wicked

• clumsy

• childish

Choose the word or phrase that most nearly expresses the meaning of the word in boldface: relish the idea

• hate

• ignore

• delight in

• examine

What does the word "indisputable" most nearly mean in the phrase "the indisputable leader"?

• unquestioned

• powerful

• experienced

• cruel

What does the word "designate" most nearly mean in the phrase "designate her successor"?

• dislike

• name

• criticize

• fire

What does the word "rummaged" most nearly mean in the phrase "rummaged in the attic"?

• hid

• cleaned up

• searched

• played

What does the word "pacify" most nearly mean in the phrase "pacify the angry customers"?

• arrest

• calm

• scold

• ignore

What does the word "dissect" most nearly mean in the phrase "dissect the report"?

• accept

• reject

• make fun of

• analyze

What does the word "foil" most nearly mean in the phrase "foil the plot"?

• cover up

• defeat

• join

• help

What does the word "vie" most nearly mean in the phrase "vie for the championship"?

• compete

• travel

• rehearse

• cheat