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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz #2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term "swanky" signify?
Worn out and shabby
Stylish and luxurious
Extremely quick
Very silent
What does it mean when something is said to "emanate" from a source?
It's vanishing into the source
It's being thrown at the source
It's coming or spreading out from the source
It's being absorbed by the source
What does a "congenial" environment feel like?
Mean and not friendly
Nice and fun
Cold and not welcoming
Noisy and disorderly
What does "rapacious" mean?
Really hungry
Very greedy or wanting more than is needed
Fast and quick
Highly religious
If something is referred to as "peculiar," what does it mean?
Ordinary and not noteworthy
Odd or uncommon
Exceptionally big
Highly predictable
What is the meaning of "congealed"?
Turned into a liquid
Shattered into parts
Became thicker or hardened, usually from a liquid state
Made more clear or see-through
What is the meaning of the term "translucent"?
Absolutely clear
Permits light to pass through but diffuses it
Reflects light with high intensity
Does not allow light to pass through
What does "weary" mean?
Full of energy and enthusiasm
Extremely strong
Feeling or showing tiredness
Very young
What does the term "corpse" mean?
A kind of shelter
A living organism
The dead body of a human
An artifact from history
What is the meaning of "hospitality"?
The process of treating sickness and injuries
The kind and generous welcome and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
The study of hotels and tourism industry
The act of being hostile towards an enemy
Choose the sentence where "swanky" is used correctly.
He lived in a swanky part of the city, known for its upscale boutiques and fine dining.
She wore a swanky dress that looked faded and had several holes in it.
The swanky car broke down every few miles, proving to be unreliable.
The party was swanky because everyone was arguing and in a bad mood.
Which of these examples best shows the meaning of "emanate"?
The lighthouse emanated light, helping ships reach the shore safely.
As autumn arrived, the tree emanated leaves.
The car smoothly emanated into the parking space.
The student emanated the answer after thinking hard.
Choose the sentence where "congenial" is used correctly.
The weather was congenial for skiing, with heavy snowfall and cold temperatures.
The congenial smell of the food made everyone leave the room.
His congenial behavior made him many enemies at work.
The room was not congenial for studying, as it was loud and crowded.
Which of the following best shows the use of "rapacious"?
The caterpillar's rapacious hunger amazed the kids.
The gentle rapacious wind moved the curtains.
The rapacious decision was made thoughtfully and fairly.
The rapacious businessman was known for his charity and volunteer work.
Which sentence uses the word "peculiar" correctly?
The peculiar dog looked just like all the other dogs in the neighborhood.
She had a strange habit of singing loudly in the library, which was peculiar.
It was peculiar that the sun seemed to rise from the west that morning.
The peculiar aspect of the car was that it was completely normal.
