WorksheetsUnit 11
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word "brevity" mean?
Complexity
Lengthiness
Shortness
Humor
What does the verb "comport" mean?
To argue or disagree
To conduct or bear oneself, behave; to be in agreement
To compare two things
To compile information
What does the adjective "concise" mean?
Expressing little in many words
Expressing much in a few words
Not clear or detailed
Long and descriptive
What does the adjective "demure" mean?
Loud and attention-seeking
Sober or serious in manner, modest
Disrespectful and rude
Extremely joyful and lively
What does the word "depreciation" mean?
Increase in value
Maintenance of value
Lessening in value; a belittling
Improvement in condition
What does the verb "deteriorate" mean?
To improve in quality or value
To lower in quality or value; to wear away
To remain constant in quality or value
To fluctuate in quality or value
What is the meaning of the verb "divulge"?
To keep secret
To tell, reveal; to make public
To listen carefully
To whisper quietly
What does the adjective "enlightened" mean?
Lacking knowledge or education
Free from ignorance and false ideas; possessing sound understanding
Confused or unclear about a subject
Focused on practical matters only
What does the verb "forestall" mean?
To support by acting first
To prevent by acting first
To follow by acting first
To ignore by acting first
What does the verb "garble" mean?
To clarify a message
To distort in such a way as to make unintelligible
To translate accurately
To speak in a different language
What does the word "proponent" mean?
Someone who opposes a proposal
Someone who puts forward a proposal
Someone who is indifferent to a cause
Someone who reviews legal documents
What does the verb "quaver" mean?
To speak loudly
To shake or tremble
To whisper
To laugh uncontrollably
What does the verb 'recoil' mean?
To move forward rapidly
To spring back, shrink
To remain still
To approach cautiously
What does the verb "recoup" mean?
To lose something permanently
To make up for, regain
To encounter for the first time
To separate into parts
What does the verb 'reek' mean?
To emit a pleasant fragrance
To give off unpleasant smells
To appear visually striking
To make a loud noise
What does the adjective "relentless" mean?
Forgiving and gentle
Unyielding and harsh without pity
Full of remorse and regret
Calm and peaceful
What does the word "rivulet" mean?
A) A large ocean
B) A deep valley
C) A small stream
D) A high mountain
What does the verb "squander" mean?
To save diligently
To spend foolishly, waste
To invest wisely
To earn money
What does the term "staccato" mean when used to describe a style of music?
Smooth and connected
Loud and intense
Detached or disconnected in sound or style
Slow and prolonged
What does the noun "statute" mean?
a book of proverbs and songs
a law or rule
a sculpture outside a building
a gargoyle
