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WorksheetsTWM #2 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the term "Aphorism" mean?
A long detailed story
A short pithy instructive saying
A type of fabric
A medical condition
Which word describes a lack of arrogance or false pride?
Cynical
Gaunt
Humility
Insidious
The word "Insidious" best describes something that is:
Open and direct
Quick and efficient
Hidden and harmful
Strong and visible
What is "Corduroy" commonly known as?
A type of dance
A medical instrument
A thick cotton fabric with vertical ribs
A philosophical ideology
Which term is used to describe someone who is very thin, especially from disease or hunger?
Gaunt
Gaudy
Generous
Gigantic
What does "Deferment" refer to?
The act of declining an offer
The act of putting off to a future time
The act of transferring property
The act of speeding up a process
How would someone act if they are being "Gingerly"?
Carelessly
Aggressively
With extreme care or delicacy
Indifferently
What does "Reservation" imply when planning for the future?
Immediate action
Total cancellation
Setting aside for some future occasion
Complete agreement
What does "Atrophied" mean in medical terms?
Increased in size
Maintained strength
Diminished in size or strength
Fully recovered
What does "Cynical" describe about a person's view on human nature?
Optimistic and positive
Neutral and unbiased
Believing the worst
Highly trusting
