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WorksheetsAdvanced Vocabulary & Proverbs Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 14mins
The bartender was really stern to that drunkard. That woman, _____, will never come back to this pub ever again.
Bitten once, twice shy
Bitten once, shy twice
Once bitten, thrice shy
Once bitten, twice shy
Stop posting all my pictures on FaceBook! I don’t want every ____ to know so much about me!
Man in Rome
Roman man
Tom, Dick, and Harry
Tom, Dick, and Stanley
People always say to just study abroad but to be honest, ____ because foreign students face challenges too.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
Rome was not built in a day
You can't have the cake and eat it too
It takes two to tango
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!
Strike while the iron is hot
Take the chance
Follow the Romans
Bite the bullet once
Some projects, especially ones related to art, are best done solo because _____.
Many hands make light work
Too many cooks spoil the broth
The grass is always green on the other side of the fence
Two wrong makes a right
If the people demand social benefits from the government, they have to be ready to pay more taxes for it. ____.
You can’t have the cake and eat it too
They can’t have the cake and eat it too
You cannot have Rome built in a day
Two wrongs do not make a right
Desmond really picked up an English accent when he was studying in England. You know what they say, ____.
Strike the iron when it is still hot
Rome was not build in a day
When in Rome, do what the Romans do
The cat is out of the bag
“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?
True
False
“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?
True
False
“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?
True
False
What is the definition of “Garrulous”?
Fond of or given to talking
Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Excessively or tiresomely talkative
Habitual greed or excess in eating.
Which vocabulary has the definition “Concise and meaningful”?
Pithy
Purposeful
Compendious
Succinct
What does the word “Erudite” mean?
Intelligent and well-informed.
Having or showing a high level of education.
Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits.
A learned and scholarly person
Which vocabulary has the definition “very liberal in giving; generous”?
Affable
Munificent
Bountiful
Magnanimous
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?
Yes
No
Which word has a similar definition to “Affable”?
Amiable
Friendly
Bilious
Alacrity
Which vocabulary has the definition of “silly behaviour, nonsense”?
Baloney
Tomfoolery
Malarkey
Gibberish
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?
Yes
No
What is the definition of the word “Joshing”?
Make fun of or attempt to provoke a person or animal in a playful way.
To tease someone in a kindly or friendly manner
Tease, laugh at, or joke about someone in a mocking way.
Tease or ridicule (someone) in a mocking way.
What is the synonym of the word “Exacerbate”?
Alleviate
Aggravate
Ameliorate
A) Alacrity
What is the definition of the word “Premeditated”?
Planned in advance.
Planned or meant.
Arranged or agreed upon in advance.
Design or make a plan of something to be made or built
Which word has the definition of “upset; embarrassed; self-consciously distressed
“?
Embarrassed
Uncomfortable
Disconcerted
Flustered
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.
Yes, the word is used appropriately.
No, the word is used inappropriately.
Which word has a similar definition to the word “Malodorous”?
Fetid
Aromatic
Odoriferous
Piquant
Select the correct definition of the word “Intransigent”.
Showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions.
Reserved, formal, or strict in one's behaviour or attitudes; austere and inflexible.
Not fitting in with the wishes or demands of others; unhelpful.
Unwilling to compromise; unreasonable
Which word has the definition of “to interpret incorrectly; to misunderstand
“?
Misconceive
Misinterpret
Misconstrue
Misapprehend
What is the definition of the word “Alacrity”?
Enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.
Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Eagerness; liveliness; enthusiasm
The quality of being outgoing, energetic, and enthusiastic.
Which vocabulary has the definition “able to foresee the future; able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses”?
Visionary
Psychic
Clairvoyant
Prophetic
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?
Yes
No
What is the definition of the word “Complacent”?
Satisfied with oneself or one’s achievement; smug
Having or showing excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Excessively satisfied with oneself or one's achievements; smugly complacent.
Dwelling on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
Which word has the definition of “verbal exchange; conversation”?
Expatiate
Discussion
Talk
Discourse
What is the definition of “Regurgitated”?
State something again or differently, especially more clearly or convincingly.
Summarize and state again the main points.
To repeat verbatim
Perform or utter repeatedly.
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.
Yes, the word is used appropriately
No, the word is not used appropriately
Which word have the definition of “To exclude socially”?
Marginalise
Degrade
Demean
Oppress
What is the definition of the word “Detrimental”?
Causing damage or harm
Having a detrimental effect on someone or something.
Likely to cause damage or harm.
Tending to obstruct or harm.
