WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz for AUB and TASMFT
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the correct definition for the word aroused in this sentence:
“When I arrived, they gave me a princely reception, which at once aroused distrust in my breast.”
to awaken from sleep
to stimulate to action or to bodily readiness for activity
excite or provoke (someone) to anger or strong emotions
What is the correct definition for the word capital in this sentence: “We had some capital shooting.”
principal; highly important
a city regarded as being of special eminence in some field of activity
excellent or first-rate
fatal; extremely serious
What is the correct definition for the word cajoled in this sentence: “They embraced me, they cajoled me, as if they expected to have great fun at my expense."
to persuade by flattery or promises
to obtain from someone by gentle persuasion
to deceive with soothing words or false promises
a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
What is the correct definition for the word mirth in this sentence: “During the dinner, the mirth was excessive, far too great, in fact."
involving trickery or deception
amusement or laughter
to adapt or accommodate oneself to
imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner
What is the correct definition for the word assuredly in this sentence: "Assuredly I am to be the victim of the joke."
guaranteed; sure; certain; secure
bold; confident; authoritative
boldly presumptuous
the person whose life or property is covered by a policy
What is the correct definition for the word venture in this sentence: “I did not venture to get into the bed.”
an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one
a business enterprise or speculation in which something is risked in the hope of profit; a commercial or other speculation
to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure
to expose to hazard
What is the correct definition for the word bethought in this sentence: “Then I suddenly bethought myself of a precaution which I consider one of extreme efficacy: I caught hold of the side of the mattress gingerly, and very slowly drew it toward me.”
to cause (oneself) to be reminded
to cause (oneself) to consider
to determine; resolve
meditate
What is the correct definition for the word efficacy in this sentence: “Then I suddenly bethought myself of a precaution which I consider one of extreme efficacy: I caught hold of the side of the mattress gingerly, and very slowly drew it toward me.”
capacity for producing a desired result or effect
the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status
the good or bad outcome of an undertaking
the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality
What is the correct definition for the word gingerly in this sentence: "I caught hold of the side of the mattress gingerly, and very slowly drew it toward me."
with great care or caution
one who adheres to traditional methods or views
a discreet person
adhering to past practices or established conventions
What is the correct definition for the word cuffings in this sentence:
“But I immediately received a hail of cuffings which made me jump straight out of the soaked sheets, and rush in my nightshirt into the corridor, the door of which I found open.”
to start an exclusive relationship with
something encircling the wrist
a blow with the hand especially when open
the turned-back hem of a trouser leg
What is the correct definition for the word stupor in this sentence:
“O stupor! it was broad daylight.”
a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock
suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.
dormancy, as of a hibernating animal
What is the correct definition for the word improvised in this sentence:
“The noise brought my friends hurrying into the apartment, and we found, sprawling over my improvised bed, the dismayed valet, who, while bringing me my morning cup of tea, had tripped over this obstacle in the middle of the floor, and fallen on his stomach, spilling, in spite of himself, my breakfast over my face.”
to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
to make or fabricate out of what is conveniently on hand
made or said without previous preparation
impromptu
What is the correct definition for the word dismayed in this sentence:
“The noise brought my friends hurrying into the apartment, and we found, sprawling over my improvised bed, the dismayed valet, who, while bringing me my morning cup of tea, had tripped over this obstacle in the middle of the floor, and fallen on his stomach, spilling, in spite of himself, my breakfast over my face.”
experiencing or showing feelings of alarmed concern
to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble
sudden disillusionment
mental disquiet, disturbance, or agitation
What is the correct definition for the word interlude in this sentence:
“The precautions I had taken in closing the shutters and going to sleep in the middle of the room had only brought about the interlude I had been striving to avoid.”
an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event
a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
an instrumental passage or a piece of music rendered between the parts of a song, church service, drama, etc.
What is the correct definition for the word compensate in this sentence:
“And at that kind of moment, a person begins to formulate a new game to compensate for the failure of the first.”
to be equivalent to
to provide with means of counteracting variation
to offset an error, defect, or undesired effect
to make an appropriate and usually counterbalancing payment to
What is the correct definition for the word stoic in this sentence:
“My wife ignored me, gave me a momentary stoic look that impressed me with its resemblance to generations of television Indians.”
one apparently or professedly indifferent to pleasure or pain
not affected by or showing passion or feeling
of or relating to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity
a person who maintains or affects the mental attitude advocated by the Stoics
What is the correct definition for the word minute in this sentence:
“He always obeyed posted speed limits, traffic signals and signs, even minute suggestions.”
the 60th part of an hour of time
the distance one can traverse in a minute
of small importance
marked by close attention to details
What is the correct definition for the word cinematic in this sentence:
“Simon slammed on the brakes and brought the pickup sliding to a quick but decidedly cinematic stop.”
filmed and presented as a motion picture
suitable for motion pictures or the filming of motion pictures
having to do with movies, as either an industry or an art form
a short video or scripted event scene between stages of interactive play, often to introduce a new level, develop a character, or advance the plot
What is the correct definition for the word succinctly in this sentence:
"Right here," Suzy answered quickly and succinctly.”
marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
close-fitting
not covering much of the body; scanty
the action of informing or instructing someone
What is the correct definition for the word terminal in this sentence:
“Norma slapped me in anger, had a look of concern for a moment as she wondered what a slap could do to a person with terminal cancer, and then looked angry again.”
approaching or close to death
growing at the end of a branch or stem
occurring at or constituting the end of a period or series
situated at or forming the end or extremity of something
What is the correct definition for the word incredulously in this sentence:
“He stared incredulously at me, tried to reconcile his recent eulogy with my sudden appearance.”
in a way that indicates or shows disbelief
have no faith in God, spiritual beings, or a religious system
feeling uncertain about something
not established as genuine or acceptable
What is the correct definition for the word eulogy in this sentence:
“He stared incredulously at me, tried to reconcile his recent eulogy with my sudden appearance.”
a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
high praise
an official summons to appear
an act of quoting
What is the correct definition for the word unceremoniously in this sentence:
“Raymond passed out at that moment, and Norma and I were married with his body draped unceremoniously over our feet.”
without ceremony or formalities; informal
discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude
characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use
characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning : sudden and unexpected
What is the correct definition for the word prognosis in this sentence:
"So," I asked her. "What's my latest prognosis?"
the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data
to indicate as likely to occur
to calculate the future
What is the correct definition for the word antiseptic in this sentence:
“Humor was an antiseptic that cleaned the deepest of personal wounds.”
coldly impersonal
free from or cleaned of germs and other microorganisms
exceptionally clean or neat
free of contamination or pollution
