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Word Smart Quiz #2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mickey Mouse was so belligerent that the Disney Land had the feel of a boxing match.

a)

given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; (n.) one at war, one engaged in war

b)

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation

c)

pertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic

2.

Isaac was bemused when all lights and appliances in his house began switching on and off for no apparent reason.

a)

deprived or left desolate, especially through death

b)

bewildered or confused

c)

start to discuss; approach

3.

If your neighbor dies and leaves you all of his millions, he is your ________.

a)

beneficiary

b)

benefactor

c)

bovine

4.

If your neighbor dies and you receive all of his millions, then you are his _______.

a)

benefactor

b)

beneficiary

c)

bovine

5.

The United Way, like any charity, is a benevolent organization.

a)

well meaning and kindly

b)

a good person who offers help or donates money

c)

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

6.

The threat of revolution turned out to be benign, nothing much came of it.

a)

kind and gentle, not causing harm; not causing cancer

b)

bewildered or confused

c)

a criminal; an evildoer; a person who does bad thing

7.

Thanks to a generous bequest we have been able to air-condition the school.

a)

a legacy; something left to someone in a will

b)

start to discuss; approach

c)

well meaning and kindly

8.

The home owner, of course, may in turn sell, give or bequeath his property to any other individual or to the state.

a)

to grow rapidly or flourish

b)

bequeath

c)

harassed, troubled;

9.

Problems have beset the house of Versace since its founder was murdered seven years ago.

a)

harassed, troubled;

b)

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation

c)

bewildered or confused

10.

Asked why she indulged in such blasphemy, she simply replied that in her home there were more banknotes than tissue paper.

a)

speech which offends (usually religious sentiments)

b)

free-spirited; carefree

c)

bewildered or confused

11.

Think of the company, and its blatant disregard for honesty, fair competition and legal strictures.

a)

obvious; too conspicuous

b)

start to discuss; approach

c)

to hand down, to give or to leave in a will

12.

Strengths of the book are its brevity, the lively, incisive writing, and the authors' willingness to take a stand.

a)

obvious; too conspicuous

b)

briefness; short duration

c)

a legacy; something left to someone in a will

13.

Obviously I haven't been brave enough to broach this topic among our friends for fear of an outcry.

a)

start to discuss; approach

b)

kind and gentle

c)

deprived or left desolate

14.

Her heart expanded, her soul seemed to burgeon and to bloom.

a)

to grow rapidly or flourish

b)

briefness; short duration

c)

obvious; too conspicuous

15.

She must have been a terrible malefactor indeed if her crimes are in proportion to her penalty.

a)

a criminal; an evildoer; a person who does bad things

b)

speech which offends religious sentiments

c)

a good person who offers help or donates money