WorksheetsDE Vocabulary Quiz week 11
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the word "abrogate" mean?
To confirm or ratify
To repeal or do away with
To argue in favor of
To create or establish
What is the meaning of "abstruse"?
Clear and easy to understand
Difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to ordinary understanding
Superficial or shallow
Direct and to the point
What does "alacrity" refer to?
Hesitation and reluctance
Brisk and cheerful readiness
Slowness and laziness
Confusion and chaos
The word "belie" is best defined as:
To support or back up
To try to win the love of; to woo
To betray or deceive
To confirm or acknowledge
What does "bellicose" mean?
Peaceful and calm
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
Weak and feeble
Friendly and sociable
The term "bowdlerize" is defined as:
To embellish or exaggerate
To clarify or explain
To remove material that is considered improper or offensive
To restore or reconstruct
What is the meaning of "chicanery"?
The use of flattery to achieve a goal
The use of force to achieve a goal
The use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
The use of honesty to achieve a goal
How would you define "churlish"?
Polite, friendly, and considerate
Rude, unfriendly, unpleasant
Intelligent and knowledgeable
Generous and giving
What does "enervate" mean?
To energize or invigorate
To lessen the vitality or strength of
To enlighten or inform
To confuse or perplex
The word "fatuous" best describes someone who is:
Wise and prudent
Foolish or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner
Arrogant and haughty
Humble and modest
