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Grade 12 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The argument that the Earth is flat is hardly **tenable** in the face of overwhelming spherical Earth evidence. What does "tenable" mean in this context?

a)

Unbelievable

b)

Defensible

c)

Irrelevant

d)

Unfathomable

2.

The general attempted to **usurp** the government, aiming to seize control without legal right. What does "usurp" mean?

a)

To support

b)

To overthrow

c)

To protect

d)

To restore

3.

The scientist questioned the **veracity** of the study's results due to the lack of supporting data. What does "veracity" refer to?

a)

Complexity

b)

Truthfulness

c)

Quantity

d)

Novelty

4.

His speech was so **vacuous** that the audience quickly lost interest. What does "vacuous" mean?

a)

Inspiring

b)

Detailed

c)

Mindless

d)

Technical

5.

The **venerable** professor was respected by all for her contributions to the field over many decades. What does "venerable" mean?

a)

Elderly

b)

Wealthy

c)

Accused

d)

Honored

6.

The missile's **trajectory** was calculated to ensure it would hit its target. What does "trajectory" refer to?

a)

Speed

b)

Path

c)

Design

d)

Power

7.

The **tactile** feedback from the device gave users a sense of touch, enhancing their experience. What does "tactile" mean?

a)

Auditory

b)

Visual

c)

Relating to touch

d)

Olfactory

8.

The water was so **turbid** that you couldn't see the bottom of the tank. What does "turbid" mean?

a)

Clear

b)

Shallow

c)

Cloudy

d)

Contaminated

9.

The stock market is subject to **vagaries**, making it unpredictable. What does "vagaries" mean?

a)

Regulations

b)

Predictions

c)

Unpredictable changes

d)

Stable conditions

10.

The **vagary** of the weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event. In this sentence, "vagary" most closely means:

a)

Pattern

b)

Unpredictability

c)

Forecast

d)

Pleasantry

11.
  1. Which of the following best describes the word "versatile"?

a)

Prone to sudden changes or fluctuations

b)

Capable of adapting or being used in various ways

c)

The power to make conscious choices or decisions

d)

Highly unstable or explosive

12.
  1. What does the term "volatile" commonly refer to?

a)

The ability to make independent decisions

b)

Easily evaporating at normal temperatures

c)

Having a wide range of applications or uses

d)

Characterized by unpredictability or tendency to change rapidly

13.
  1. Which word relates most closely to the concept of "volition"?

a)

Adaptive

b)

Unstable

c)

Choice

d)

Flexible