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Advanced Vocabulary & Proverbs Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The bartender was really stern to that drunkard. That woman, _____, will never come back to this pub ever again.

a)

Bitten once, twice shy

b)

Bitten once, shy twice

c)

Once bitten, thrice shy

d)

Once bitten, twice shy

2.

Stop posting all my pictures on FaceBook! I don’t want every ____ to know so much about me!

a)

Man in Rome

b)

Roman man

c)

Tom, Dick, and Harry

d)

Tom, Dick, and Stanley

3.

People always say to just study abroad but to be honest, ____ because foreign students face challenges too.

a)

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

b)

Rome was not built in a day

c)

You can't have the cake and eat it too

d)

It takes two to tango

4.

You should really____ and take up his offer off go to Australia and start a business. It is a one in a life time opportunity!

a)

Strike while the iron is hot

b)

Take the chance

c)

Follow the Romans

d)

Bite the bullet once

5.

Some projects, especially ones related to art, are best done solo because _____.

a)

Many hands make light work

b)

Too many cooks spoil the broth

c)

The grass is always green on the other side of the fence

d)

Two wrong makes a right

6.

If the people demand social benefits from the government, they have to be ready to pay more taxes for it. ____.

a)

You can’t have the cake and eat it too

b)

They can’t have the cake and eat it too

c)

You cannot have Rome built in a day

d)

Two wrongs do not make a right

7.

Desmond really picked up an English accent when he was studying in England. You know what they say, ____.

a)

Strike the iron when it is still hot

b)

Rome was not build in a day

c)

When in Rome, do what the Romans do

d)

The cat is out of the bag

8.

“I really want to know how they got divorced,” said Mary. “I don’t think that is a good idea. Curiosity did kill the cat,” said John. Mary retorted, “yes, that’s true but satisfaction brought it back.”

Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

“This politician has been hounding his opponent for dodging her taxes when he himself is notoriously known for tax evasion. Such hypocrisy, two wrongs do not make a right.”

Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

“STPM is a long and tiresome journey but we have to remember, Rome was not built in a day.”

Is this statement true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is the definition of “Garrulous”?

a)

Fond of or given to talking

b)

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

c)

Excessively or tiresomely talkative

d)

Habitual greed or excess in eating.

12.

Which vocabulary has the definition “Concise and meaningful”?

a)

Pithy

b)

Purposeful

c)

Compendious

d)

Succinct

13.

What does the word “Erudite” mean?

a)

Intelligent and well-informed.

b)

Having or showing a high level of education.

c)

Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits.

d)

A learned and scholarly person

14.

Which vocabulary has the definition “very liberal in giving; generous”?

a)

Affable

b)

Munificent

c)

Bountiful

d)

Magnanimous

15.

The architect made a small-scale simulacrum of her secondary school as her final year project.

Is the word "Simulacrum" used correctly in the sentence above?

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

Which word has a similar definition to “Affable”?

a)

Amiable

b)

Friendly

c)

Bilious

d)

Alacrity

17.

Which vocabulary has the definition of “silly behaviour, nonsense”?

a)

Baloney

b)

Tomfoolery

c)

Malarkey

d)

Gibberish

18.

My brother is a very friendly and extroverted individual. You can say he is quite taciturn.

Is the word "taciturn" used correctly in the sentence above?

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

What is the definition of the word “Joshing”?

a)

Make fun of or attempt to provoke a person or animal in a playful way.

b)

To tease someone in a kindly or friendly manner

c)

Tease, laugh at, or joke about someone in a mocking way.

d)

Tease or ridicule (someone) in a mocking way.

20.

What is the synonym of the word “Exacerbate”?

a)

Alleviate

b)

Aggravate

c)

Ameliorate

d)

A) Alacrity

21.

What is the definition of the word “Premeditated”?

a)

Planned in advance.

b)

Planned or meant.

c)

Arranged or agreed upon in advance.

d)

Design or make a plan of something to be made or built

22.

Which word has the definition of “upset; embarrassed; self-consciously distressed

“?

a)

Embarrassed

b)

Uncomfortable

c)

Disconcerted

d)

Flustered

23.

Because he has an intense interest in football, he shows a desultory interest in it.

Recall the definition of the word "Desultory" and take a stance on whether the word is used appropriately in the sentence above.

a)

Yes, the word is used appropriately.

b)

No, the word is used inappropriately.

24.

Which word has a similar definition to the word “Malodorous”?

a)

Fetid

b)

Aromatic

c)

Odoriferous

d)

Piquant

25.

Select the correct definition of the word “Intransigent”.

a)

Showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions.

b)

Reserved, formal, or strict in one's behaviour or attitudes; austere and inflexible.

c)

Not fitting in with the wishes or demands of others; unhelpful.

d)

Unwilling to compromise; unreasonable

26.

Which word has the definition of “to interpret incorrectly; to misunderstand

“?

a)

Misconceive

b)

Misinterpret

c)

Misconstrue

d)

Misapprehend

27.

What is the definition of the word “Alacrity”?

a)

Enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.

b)

Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

c)

Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm

d)

The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.

28.

Which vocabulary has the definition “able to foresee the future; able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses”?

a)

Visionary

b)

Psychic

c)

Clairvoyant

d)

Prophetic

29.

At the end of your essay, you should always perform a recapitulation of your main points to ensure that your readers understand your point of view.

Is the word "Recapitulation" used appropriately in the sentence above?

a)

Yes

b)

No

30.

What is the definition of the word “Complacent”?

a)

Satisfied with oneself or one’s achievement; smug

b)

Having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

c)

Excessively satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smugly complacent.

d)

Dwelling on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.

31.

Which word has the definition of “verbal exchange; conversation”?

a)

Expatiate

b)

Discussion

c)

Talk

d)

Discourse

32.

What is the definition of “Regurgitated”?

a)

State something again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly.

b)

Summarize and state again the main points.

c)

To repeat verbatim

d)

Perform or utter repeatedly.

33.

She is familiar with the nuances between the Malay language and the Sarawakian language.

Recall the definition of the word "Nuances" and take a stance on whether the word is used appropriately in the sentence above.

a)

Yes, the word is used appropriately

b)

No, the word is not used appropriately

34.

Which word have the definition of “To exclude socially”?

a)

Marginalise

b)

Degrade

c)

Demean

d)

Oppress

35.

What is the definition of the word “Detrimental”?

a)

Causing damage or harm

b)

Having a detrimental effect on someone or something.

c)

Likely to cause damage or harm.

d)

Tending to obstruct or harm.