WorksheetsUltimateB Lesson 17
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a "premise"?
an assertion or proposition which forms the basis for a work or theory
an assurance that one will do a particular thing
harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling
a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"This premise manifests itself in the way..."
to clear
to destroy
to betray
to demonstrate
Choose two correct synonyms for "odor"
scent
aroma
taste
body
inscription
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The key problem is that it can be used to propagate misleading information."
affect with a virus
contaminate or pollute (something)
to put forward a plan for consideration
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"Misleading information can be used to subvert the stabilization of our society"
purify
debase
aid
uphold
What does "compelling" mean?
inspiring love or affection
pleasant or attractive
not able to be refuted
draw irresistibly the attention and interest of
What does "to thrive" mean?
become progressively worse
lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
to make something that could possibly happen
to grow, develop, or be successful
Choose two correct synonyms for "enemy"
opponent
friend
adversity
soldier
fighter
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"Most people are predisposed to reading shocking news, and this made good news much less attractive".
to be more likely to behave in a particular way
to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
to be susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
to be exposed to the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Which word means "to take the chance to gain advantage from"?
fund
sponsor
capitalize
underwrite
What does "catastrophic" mean?
having or marked by bad fortune; unlucky
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering
creating unfavorable circumstances that reduce the chances of success
having, bringing, or resulting from bad luck
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"In the admidst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many Americans reject wearing face masks"
middle
outside
beyond
without
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The lake is fed by swollen rivers."
to be out of control
to be dry, devoid of any water
to be great in intensity, number, amount, or volume
to be larger, better, or worse than it really is
What does "irrigation" mean?
the supply of water to land or crops to help growth
a place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place
a building or part of a building where goods or services are sold
a plant, root, seed, or pod that is used as food
Which of the following is the smallest in terms of size?
sea
pond
lake
river
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"Plant oils can be extracted and turned into biodiesel for vehicles"
remove or take out, especially by effort or force
obtain money from someone who is unwilling
derive an idea from a body of information
obtain (a substance or resource) from something by a special method
What does "decontaminate" mean?
destroy completely; put an end to
remove dangerous substances, radioactivity, or germs
make (something) impure by exposure
cause errors to appear in
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The prevailing idea was...but it was soon replaced by a more correct one".
being the best one
being in the state of victorious
to become less and less known
having most appeal or influence
Choose two correct synonym for "feast"
banquet
mess
hunger
starvation
party
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"...that will surely be a monumental achievement..."
colossal
minor
inferior
superior
