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Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

What does the word "abate" most closely mean?

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Stabilize

d)

Intensify

2.

If someone is described as "benevolent," what is true about them?

a)

They are selfish.

b)

They are unkind.

c)

They wish to do good.

d)

They are deceitful.

3.

What does the term "capricious" best describe?

a)

A predictable situation

b)

A steady and unchanging mood

c)

A sudden change in weather

d)

An unpredictable change in behavior

4.

The word "debilitate" is closest in meaning to which of the following?

a)

Strengthen

b)

Weaken

c)

Encourage

d)

Preserve

5.

What does "ephemeral" mean?

a)

Eternal

b)

Long-lasting

c)

Short-lived

d)

Unchanging

6.

If something is described as "frivolous," it is:

a)

Serious

b)

Important

c)

Not having any serious purpose or value

d)

Valuable

7.

What does "gregarious" mean?

a)

Solitary

b)

Sociable

c)

Aggressive

d)

Mysterious

8.

To "hinder" means to:

a)

Accelerate

b)

Facilitate

c)

Obstruct

d)

Encourage

9.

What does "innovate" mean?

a)

To follow traditional methods

b)

To make changes by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

c)

To preserve the status quo

d)

To replicate an existing model

10.

The word "juxtapose" is best defined as:

a)

To separate

b)

To mix randomly

c)

To place side by side for comparison

d)

To confuse