WorksheetsVocabulary Post test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 1. DISHEVELED appearance
a)
untidy
b)
fierce
c)
foolish
d)
peculiar
2.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 2. a BAFFLING problem
a)
difficult
b)
simple
c)
puzzling
d)
long
3.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 3. LENIENT parent
a)
tall
b)
not strict
c)
wise
d)
foolish
4.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 4. REPULSIVE personality
a)
disgusting
b)
attractive
c)
normal
d)
confused
5.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 5. AUDACIOUS attempt
a)
useless
b)
bold
c)
foolish
d)
crazy
6.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 6. PARRY a blow
a)
ward off
b)
fear
c)
expect
d)
invite
7.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 7. PREVALENT disease
a)
dangerous
b)
catching
c)
childhood
d)
widespread
8.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 8. OMINOUS report
a)
loud
b)
threatening
c)
untrue
d)
serious
9.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 9. an INCREDIBLE story
a)
true
b)
interesting
c)
well known
d)
unbelievable
10.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 10. an OPHTHAMOLOGIST
a)
eye doctor
b)
skin doctor
c)
foot doctor
d)
heart doctor
11.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 11. will SUPERSEDE the old law
a)
enforce
b)
specify penalties for
c)
take the place of
d)
repeal
12.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 12. an ANONYMOUS donor
a)
generous
b)
stingy
c)
well known
d)
one whose name is not known
13.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 13. performed an AUTOPSY
a)
examination of living tissue
b)
examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death
c)
process in the manufacture of optical lenses
d)
operation to cure an organic disease
14.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 14. an INDEFATIGABLE worker
a)
well-paid
b)
tired
c)
skillful
d)
tireless
15.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 15. a confirmed ATHEIST
a)
bachelor
b)
disbeliever in God
c)
believer in religion
d)
believer in science
16.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 16. endless LOQUACITY
a)
misery
b)
fantasy
c)
repetitiousness
d)
talkativeness
17.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 17. a GLIB talker
a)
smooth
b)
awkward
c)
loud
d)
friendly
18.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 18. an INCORRIGIBLE optimist
a)
happy
b)
beyond correction or reform
c)
foolish
d)
hopeful
19.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 19. An OCULAR problem
a)
unexpected
b)
insoluble
c)
visual
d)
continual
20.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 20. a notorious DEMAGOGUE
a)
rabble-rouser
b)
gambler
c)
perpetrator of financial frauds
d)
liar
21.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 21. A NAIVE attitude
a)
unwise
b)
hostile
c)
unsophisticated
d)
friendly
22.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 22. Living in AFFLUENCE
a)
difficult circumstances
b)
countrified surroundings
c)
fear
d)
wealth
23.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 23. in RETROSPECT
a)
view of the past
b)
artistic balance
c)
anticipation
d)
admiration
24.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 24. a GOURMET
a)
seasoned traveler
b)
greedy eater
c)
vegetarian
d)
connoisseur of good food
25.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 25. to STIMULATE interest
a)
pretend
b)
feel
c)
lose
d)
stir up
26.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 26. a MAGNANIMOUS action
a)
puzzling
b)
generous
c)
foolish
d)
unnecessary
27.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 27. a CLANDESTINE meeting
a)
prearranged
b)
hurried
c)
important
d)
secret
28.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 28. the APATHETIC citizens
a)
made up of separate ethnic groups
b)
keenly vigilant of their rights
c)
politically conservative
d)
indifferent
29.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 29. to PLACATE his son
a)
please
b)
help
c)
find a job for
d)
change a feeling of hostility to one of friendliness
30.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 30. to VACILLATE continually
a)
avoid
b)
swing back and forth in indecision
c)
inject
d)
treat
31.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 31. a NOSTALGIC feeling
a)
nauseated
b)
homesick
c)
sharp
d)
painful;
32.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 32. feel ANTIPATHY
a)
bashfulness
b)
stage fright
c)
friendliness
d)
hostility
33.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 33. be more CIRCUMSPECT
a)
restrained
b)
confident
c)
cautious
d)
honest
34.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 34. an INTREPID fighter for human rights
a)
fearless
b)
eloquent
c)
popular
d)
experienced
35.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 35. DIAPHANOM material
a)
strong
b)
sheer and gauzy
c)
colorful
d)
expensive
36.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 36. a TACITURN host
a)
stingy
b)
generous
c)
disinclined to conversation
d)
charming
37.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 37. to MALIGN his friend
a)
accuse
b)
help
c)
disbelieve
d)
slander
38.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 38. a CONGENITAL deformity
a)
hereditary
b)
crippling
c)
slight
d)
incurable
39.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 39. a definite NEUROSIS
a)
plan
b)
emotional disturbance
c)
physical disease
d)
feeling of fear
40.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 40. made an UNEQUIVOCAL statement
a)
hard to understand
b)
lengthy
c)
politically motivated
d)
clear and forthright
41.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 41. VICARIOUS enjoyment
a)
complete
b)
unspoiled
c)
occurring from a feeling of identification with another
d)
long-continuing
42.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 42. PSYCHOGENIC ailment
a)
incurable
b)
contagious
c)
originating in the mind
d)
intestinal
43.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 43. an ANACHRONOUS attitude
a)
unexplainable
b)
unreasonable
c)
belonging to a different time
d)
out of place
44.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 44. her ICONOCLASTIC phase
a)
artistic
b)
sneering at tradition
c)
troubled
d)
difficult
45.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 45. a TYRO
a)
dominating personality
b)
beginner
c)
accomplished musician
d)
dabbler
46.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 46. a LACONIC reply
a)
immediate
b)
assured
c)
terse and meaningful
d)
unintelligible
47.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 47. SEMANTIC confusion
a)
relating to the meaning of words pertaining to money
b)
pertaining to money having to do with the emotions
c)
having to do with the money
d)
relating to mathematics
48.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 48. CAVALIER treatment
a)
courteous
b)
haughty and highhanded
c)
negligent
d)
affectionate
49.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 49. an ANOMALOUS situation
a)
dangerous
b)
intriguing
c)
unusual
d)
pleasant
50.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 50. POSTHUMOUS child
a)
cranky
b)
brilliant
c)
illegitimate
d)
born after the death of the father
51.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 51. feels ENERVATED
a)
full of ambition
b)
full of strength
c)
completely exhausted
d)
troubled
52.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 52. shows PERSPICACITY
a)
sincerity
b)
mental keenness
c)
love
d)
faithfulness
53.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 53. an unpopular MARTINET
a)
candidate
b)
supervisor
c)
strict disciplinarian
d)
military leader
54.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 54. GREGARIOUS person
a)
outwardly calm
b)
very sociable
c)
completely untrustworthy
d)
vicious
55.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 55. generally PHLEGMATIC
a)
smug- self satisfied
b)
easily pleased
c)
nervous high strung
d)
emotionally unresponsive
56.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 56. an INVETERATE gambler
a)
impoverished
b)
successful
c)
habitual
d)
occasional
57.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 57. an egregious EGREGIOUS error
a)
outstandingly bad
b)
slight
c)
irreparable
d)
unnecessary
58.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 58. CACOPHONY of a large city
a)
political administration
b)
crowded living conditions
c)
cultural advantages
d)
unpleasant noises
59.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 59. a PRURIENT adolescent
a)
tall and gangling
b)
sexually longing
c)
clumsy
d)
awkward
60.
Choose the closest definition of italisized word 60. UXORIOUS husband
a)
henpecked
b)
suspicious
c)
guilty of infidelity
d)
fondly and foolishly doting on his wife
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