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Vocabulary Quiz Week 5

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which definition matches the word Nemesis?

a)

One that inflicts retribution or vengeance;

an act or effect of retribution

b)

A person who is very successful and admired

c)

A person who is disliked or feared

d)

A person who is loyal and supportive

2.

Which word fit's the following definition?

'To adopt an air of condescension toward'

a)

Patronize

b)

Flatter

c)

Gloat

d)

Mock

3.

Which definition is correct for the following word:

'Refulgent'

a)

A radiant or resplendent quality or state

b)

A dull or lackluster quality or state

c)

A dark or gloomy quality or state

d)

A loud or noisy quality or state

e)

A slow or sluggish quality or state

4.

What is the correct definition for the word 'Sidereal'?

a)

Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the sun or moon

b)

Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the planets or asteroids

c)

Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the seasons or weather

d)

Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to

stars or constellations

e)

Of, relating to, or expressed in relation to the tides or ocean currents

5.

What word matches the following definition?

'One who advocates the extension of voting

rights, especially for women

a)

Activist

b)

Politician

c)

Lobbyist

d)

Feminist

e)

Suffragist

6.

Which definition is the correct definition for the word...'Talisman'?

a)

A type of charm or amulet believed to protect its wearer from harm.

b)

Something producing apparently magical

or miraculous effects

c)

A powerful symbol of authority or influence.

d)

A small object that is believed to bring good luck.

e)

A magical spell or incantation used to ward off evil.

7.

Which definition matches the word "Trivial"?

a)

Unnecessary

b)

Abundant

c)

Of little worth or importance.

d)

Extravagant

e)

Irrelevant

8.

Which definition fit's the following word. "Uproarious"

a)

Very noisy and full

b)

Calm and peaceful

c)

Soft and gentle

d)

Quiet and subdued

e)

Loud and boisterous

9.

What word fit's the following definition?

'Affected with, inclined to, or showing

symptoms of stroke'

a)

Dyspneic

b)

Apoplectic

c)

Paroxysmal

d)

Dysphagic

e)

Dysphasic

10.

Which definition fit's the following word...

'Coalesce'?

a)

To unite into a whole or for a common

end

b)

To separate into distinct parts

c)

To cause to spread out and occupy a wider area

d)

To cause to become less intense

e)

To cause to become more intense

11.

What word fit's the following definition?

'Tending to promote or assist'

a)

Detrimental

b)

Obstructive

c)

Inhibitory

d)

Conducive

e)

Counteractive

12.

What word fit's the following definition?

'To deprive of leaves, especially prematurely'.

a)

Desiccate

b)

Decimate

c)

Denude

d)

Defoliate

e)

Despoil

13.

Which word class is the word "Nemesis" in?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

e)

Pronoun

14.

What word class in the word 'Patronize' in?

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Adverb

d)

Preposition

e)

Verb

15.

What word class in the word 'Refulgent' in?

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

d)

Pronoun

e)

Noun

16.

What word class in the word 'Sidereal' in?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition

17.

What word class in the word 'Suffragist' in?

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adverb

d)

Adjective

e)

Preposition

18.

Talisman is a...?

a)

Talisman is a type of clothing.

b)

Talisman is a type of musical instrument.

c)

Noun

d)

Talisman is a type of currency.

e)

Talisman is a type of vehicle.

19.

Trivial is a...?

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition

20.

The word Uproarious is a...?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adverb

d)

Preposition

e)

Adjective

21.

The word Apoplectic is a...?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Preposition

e)

Adverb

22.

The word Coalesce is a...?

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition

23.

The word Defoliate is a...?

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Adverb

d)

Verb

e)

Preposition

24.

The word Conducive is a...?

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

e)

Preposition