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(12th) WOD Set 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following words means "extremely old and outdated"?

a)

Boisterous

b)

Antediluvian

c)

Calumny

d)

Elucidate

2.

What does "calumny" mean?

a)

A loud and energetic celebration

b)

A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

c)

A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life

d)

To make something clear or easy to understand

3.

Which word is a synonym for "elucidate"?

a)

Obscure

b)

Clarify

c)

Complicate

d)

Distort

4.

Identify the antonym of "hedonist".

a)

Ascetic

b)

Epicurean

c)

Sybarite

d)

Pleasure-seeker

5.

"Multifarious" best fits which of the following descriptions?

a)

Having many varied parts or aspects

b)

Dull and uninteresting

c)

Extremely joyful and vigorous

d)

Acceptable or satisfactory

6.

Which word means "acceptable to the taste or mind"?

a)

Palatable

b)

Scintillating

c)

Trite

d)

Boisterous

7.

"Predilection" is best defined as:

a)

A preference or special liking for something

b)

A loud, noisy, and lively condition

c)

A misleading or false statement

d)

A sparkling or shining brightly

8.

Choose the sentence where "scintillating" is used correctly.

a)

The scintillating soup was barely palatable.

b)

She wore scintillating diamond earing with her evening gown.

c)

The garden was full of scintillating insects during the day.

d)

She wore a scintillating dress that was too bright for the occasion.

9.

Which of the following words means "overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness"?

a)

Boisterous

b)

Antediluvian

c)

Calumny

d)

Trite

10.

Identify the sentence where "boisterous" is used correctly.

a)

The library was a boisterous place, filled with loud conversations.

b)

She had a boisterous personality that was evident in her quiet and thoughtful demeanor.

c)

The boisterous wind made it difficult to walk straight.

d)

The party was boisterous, with music and laughter filling the air.

11.

Which word is an antonym for "palatable"?

a)

Tasty

b)

Appetizing

c)

Unpalatable

d)

Delicious

12.

Choose the sentence where "antediluvian" is used correctly.

a)

His antediluvian ideas about technology were not well-received at the conference.

b)

The antediluvian party was the most exciting event of the year.

c)

She wore an antediluvian dress that sparkled under the lights.

d)

The meal was antediluvian and lacked any modern flavors.

13.

Which word best fits the description "sparkling or shining brightly"?

a)

Palatable

b)

Scintillating

c)

Trite

d)

Hedonist

14.

Identify the synonym for "trite".

a)

Novel

b)

Hackneyed

c)

Original

d)

Fresh

15.

Which of the following words best describes someone who seeks pleasure as the highest good?

a)

Ascetic

b)

Hedonist

c)

Philanthropist

d)

Stoic

16.

Choose the sentence where "multifarious" is used correctly.

a)

The multifarious sounds of the city made it hard to sleep.

b)

The cake had a multifarious texture that was not very pleasant.

c)

She had a multifarious approach to solving the problem, which confused her team.

d)

His wardrobe was multifarious, containing clothes of many different styles and colors.

17.

What does "elucidate" mean in the context of a discussion?

a)

To make more complicated

b)

To make clear

c)

To disagree

d)

To end the discussion

18.

Which word is a synonym for "boisterous"?

a)

Quiet

b)

Rowdy

c)

Silent

d)

Peaceful

19.

Identify the antonym of "multifarious".

a)

Varied

b)

Uniform

c)

Diverse

d)

Multicolored

20.

Choose the sentence where "calumny" is used correctly.

a)

The politician's speech was full of calumny against his opponent.

b)

She enjoyed a little calumny with her tea every morning.

c)

The calumny of the mountain was breathtaking.

d)

He was known for his calumny lifestyle, always seeking pleasure.