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AKK G-12 Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

a)

complain

b)

exchange

c)

explain

d)

arrange

2.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

a)

hopeless

b)

hopeful

c)

successful

d)

unsuccessful

3.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.

a)

arrive

b)

return

c)

enter

d)

visit

4.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.

a)

situation

b)

attention

c)

place

d)

matter

5.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.

a)

widely

b)

secretly

c)

alone

d)

overseas

6.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.

a)

connived

b)

survived

c)

surprised

d)

revived

7.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people.

a)

went off accidentally

b)

fell down unexpectedly

c)

exploded suddenly

d)

erupted violently

8.

Choose the BEST option to be the CLOSEST MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.

a)

feeling embarrassed

b)

talking too much

c)

very happy and satisfied

d)

easily annoyed or irritated

9.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

a)

authentic

b)

forger

c)

faulty

d)

original

10.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

There are several different kinds of faults in reading which are usually more exaggerated with foreign learners.

a)

overestimated

b)

overemphasized

c)

understated

d)

undertaken

11.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

a)

unsure

b)

uninterested

c)

open

d)

slow

12.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

Solar energy is not only plentiful but also infinite.

a)

without limit

b)

limited

c)

boundless

d)

indefinite

13.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

a)

be optimistic

b)

be pessimistic

c)

be confident

d)

be smart

14.

Choose the BEST option to be the OPPOSITE MEANING of the UNDERLINED PART

It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

a)

obvious

b)

indistinct

c)

transparent

d)

evident

15.

What is the synonym of 'abundant'?

a)

Sparse

b)

Scarce

c)

Limited

d)

Plentiful

16.

What is the antonym of 'vague'?

a)

clear

b)

ambiguous

c)

unclear

d)

obscure

17.

What is the meaning of the word 'conundrum'?

a)

A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem or question.

b)

A conundrum is a type of dance

c)

A conundrum is a type of weather phenomenon

d)

A conundrum is a type of fruit

18.

What is the synonym of 'exquisite'?

a)

ugly

b)

ordinary

c)

plain

d)

beautiful

19.

What is the antonym of 'hinder'?

a)

delay

b)

obstruct

c)

help

d)

block

20.

What is the meaning of the word 'eloquent'?

a)

Eloquent means to express oneself in a boring and uninteresting way.

b)

The definition of 'eloquent' is to be unable to communicate effectively.

c)

The meaning of 'eloquent' is to express oneself fluently and persuasively.

d)

The meaning of 'eloquent' is to speak in a confusing and unclear manner.

21.

What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

a)

Effortless

b)

Difficult

c)

Easy

d)

Simple

22.

What is the antonym of 'obsolete'?

a)

extinct

b)

ancient

c)

current

d)

outdated

23.

What is the meaning of the word 'quintessential'?

a)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

b)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be average or mediocre

c)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be completely irrelevant

d)

The meaning of 'quintessential' is to be chaotic and disorganized

24.

What is the synonym of 'meticulous'?

a)

Messy

b)

Negligent

c)

Precise

d)

Careless

25.

What is the antonym of 'diligent'?

a)

dedicated

b)

hardworking

c)

industrious

d)

lazy

26.

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous'?

a)

Only found in one place

b)

Appearing, or found everywhere.

c)

Limited to a specific area

d)

Occurring rarely

27.

What is the antonym of 'superfluous'?

a)

Unnecessary

b)

Excessive

c)

Surplus

d)

Necessary

28.

What is the synonym of 'ephemeral'?

a)

Permanent

b)

Enduring

c)

Temporary

d)

Everlasting

29.

What is the antonym of 'mundane'?

a)

Boring

b)

Ordinary

c)

Exciting

d)

Monotonous

30.

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient'?

a)

Fragile

b)

Weak

c)

Flexible

d)

Strong

31.

What is the antonym of 'superfluous'?

a)

Unnecessary

b)

Excessive

c)

Surplus

d)

Necessary

32.

What is the synonym of 'arduous'?

a)

Simple

b)

Effortless

c)

Challenging

d)

Complex

33.

What is the antonym of 'ubiquitous'?

a)

Only found in one place

b)

Present everywhere

c)

Limited to a specific area

d)

Occurring rarely

34.

What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

a)

Permanent

b)

Enduring

c)

Temporary

d)

Everlasting

35.

What is the synonym of "frequently"?

a)

rarely

b)

often

c)

always

d)

never

36.

What is the antonym of "clean"?

a)

pretty

b)

nice

c)

good

d)

dirty

37.

What is the antonym of "teach"?

a)

build

b)

learn

c)

understand

d)

listen

38.

"Dark" and "light" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

39.

"Big" and "large" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

40.

"Sad" and "miserable" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

41.

What is the synonym of "angry"?

a)

bored

b)

annoyed

c)

amazed

d)

astonished

42.

What is the synonym of "furious"?

a)

very playful

b)

very calm

c)

very angry

d)

very interested

43.

What is the synonym of "watch"?

a)

taste

b)

smell

c)

see

d)

hear

44.

What is the antonym of "hire"?

a)

fire

b)

make

c)

create

d)

play

45.

"Huge" and "vast" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

46.

"Fantastic" and "awful" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

47.

The synonym of "occupation" is ...

a)

man

b)

see

c)

do

d)

job

48.

"fantastic" and "wonderful" are ...

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

49.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "flame" and "shoot".

a)

burn

b)

fire

c)

hot

d)

warm

50.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "nice" and "penalty".

a)

punishment

b)

pleasant

c)

fine

51.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "wrong" and "left".

a)

correct

b)

right

c)

true

52.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "easy" and "soft".

a)

difficult

b)

mild

c)

hard

53.

The word ... can be a synonym for the words "floor" and "tale".

a)

story

b)

end

c)

basis

54.

The word ... can be an antonym for the words "heavy" and "dark".

a)

night

b)

light

c)

weight

55.

Clarify is a synonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

improvise.

56.

Semi-transparent is a synonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

circumspect.

57.

Prudent is a synonym for

a)

circumspect.

b)

invidious.

c)

providential.

d)

photogenic.

58.

Defamatory is a synonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phosphorescent.

59.

Fortunate is a synonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phototropic.

60.

Confusing is an antonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

providential.

61.

Confuse is an antonym for

a)

lucid.

b)

elucidate.

c)

translucent.

d)

circumspect.

62.

Reckless is an antonym for

a)

circumspect.

b)

prospect.

c)

specter.

d)

providential.

63.

Pleasant is an antonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

circumspect.

d)

phototropic.

64.

Unlucky is an antonym for

a)

invidious.

b)

providential.

c)

translucent.

d)

phosphorescent.

65.

Plan is an antonym for

a)

improvise.

b)

elucidate.

c)

photropic.

d)

lucid.

66.

Mumble is an antonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

revoke.

d)

indict.

67.

Reaffirm is an antonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

indict.

d)

invoke.

68.

Activate is an antonym for

a)

invoke.

b)

provocative.

c)

revoke.

d)

indict.

69.

Mature is an antonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

70.

Surly is an antonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

71.

Excuse is an antonym for

a)

edict.

b)

dictum.

c)

indict.

d)

pronouncement.

72.

Disavow is a synonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

renounce.

c)

pronouncement.

d)

invoke.

73.

Declaration is a synonym for

a)

enunciate.

b)

dictum.

c)

edict.

d)

pronouncement.

74.

Appeal is a synonym for

a)

invoke.

b)

revoke.

c)

provocative.

d)

indict.

75.

Recall and cancel are both synonyms for

a)

invoke.

b)

revoke.

c)

renounce.

d)

indict.

76.

Juvenile is a synonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

77.

Courteous is a synonym for

a)

ineffable.

b)

infantile.

c)

affable.

d)

provocative.

78.

Decree is a synonym for

a)

edict.

b)

indict.

c)

dictum.

d)

pronouncement.

79.

Charge is a synonym for

a)

edict.

b)

indict.

c)

dictum.

d)

revoke.

80.

Allow is an antonym for

a)

prohibit.

b)

inhibit.

c)

confound.

d)

suffuse.

81.

Aid is an antonym for

a)

prohibit.

b)

inhibit.

c)

suffuse.

d)

confound.

82.

Empty and remove are antonyms for

a)

suffuse.

b)

infuse.

c)

confound.

d)

abstain.

83.

Indulge is an antonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

84.

Emptied is an antonym for

a)

replete.

b)

implement.

c)

deplete.

d)

suffuse.

85.

Steadfast is a synonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

86.

Entourage is a synonym for

a)

sustain.

b)

abstain.

c)

tenacious.

d)

retinue.

87.

Correct is a synonym for

a)

misinformation.

b)

reform.

c)

formative.

d)

aptitude.

88.

Awkward is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

impose.

89.

Masterful is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

posit.

90.

Ability is a synonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

posit.

91.

Propose is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

figment.

92.

Inflict is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

figment.

93.

Character is a synonym for

a)

posit.

b)

impose.

c)

disposition.

d)

effigy.

94.

Phantom is a synonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

prefigure.

d)

aptitude.

95.

Foreshadow is a synonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

prefigure.

d)

impose.

96.

Ruin is an antonym for

a)

misinformation.

b)

reform.

c)

formative.

d)

inept.

97.

Graceful is an antonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

figment.

98.

Incompetent is an antonym for

a)

inept.

b)

adept.

c)

aptitude.

d)

formative.

99.

Fact is an antonym for

a)

figment.

b)

effigy.

c)

disposition.

d)

misinformation.

100.

Comprehensible is a synonym for

a)

elucidate.

b)

lucid.

c)

translucent.

d)

invidious.

101.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

102.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

103.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

104.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

105.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

106.

Vocabulary


6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

a)

do time

b)

make chores

c)

do chores

d)

make time

107.

Vocabulary


7. My family isn’t wealthy, but if we’re careful with our

money, we’ll get ________.

a)

by

b)

along

c)

back at

d)

together with

108.

Vocabulary


8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

a)

falling out

b)

falling apart

c)

piling up

d)

piling on

109.

Vocabulary


9. When a young person does something well, you

should ________ them for it.

a)

grumble

b)

gossip

c)

praise

d)

criticise

110.

Grammar


1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,

are fantastic.

a)

which

b)

for which

c)

that

d)

for that

111.

Grammar


2. My sister ________ in a school play tonight. Do you want

to come?

a)

is appearing

b)

is appearing

c)

does appear

d)

appears

112.

Grammar


3. Feeding a big family healthy meals ________ more and

more expensive.

a)

get

b)

is getting

c)

gets

d)

getting

113.

Grammar


4. ‘Can Billy come out and play?’

‘No, he ________ his mother do the chores right now.’

a)

is always helping

b)

helps

c)

does help

d)

is helping

114.

Grammar


5. ‘________ your grandparents this summer?’

‘Yes, and I can’t wait!’

a)

Are you visiting

b)

You are visiting

c)

Do you visit

d)

You do visit

115.

Grammar


6. I’m going to the airport to get Jane. ________ at three

o’clock, so I’d better hurry.

a)

Her plane arriving

b)

Her plane arrives

c)

Is her plane arriving

d)

Her plane does arrive

116.

Grammar


7. ‘Do you know the tall man with the red hair?’

‘Yes, he’s the man ________ brother built our house.’

a)

that

b)

which

c)

whose

d)

who

117.

Grammar


8. ‘What’s the matter, Steven? ________ miserable.’

‘I’ve just had an argument with my best friend.’

a)

Are you looking

b)

Do you look

c)

You look

d)

You are always looking

118.

Grammar


9. ‘Can I go to the match with Stella?’

‘No, and the reason ________ you can’t is because you

haven’t done the washing-up.’

a)

which

b)

why

c)

when

d)

where

119.

Please send your CV and .............. a recent photo .

a)

include

b)

conclude

c)

enclose

120.

Team sports help to develope childs ......................... skills

a)

social

b)

sociable

c)

artistic

121.

He enrolled on na course in .................. writing .

a)

easy

b)

dull

c)

boring

d)

creative

122.

He struggled to ........... the employer of his skills .

a)

participate

b)

persuade

c)

mislead

123.

The first half of the match was really ......... people felt bored .

a)

dull

b)

damp

c)

bull

124.

What made you decide a .......... as a vet ?

a)

function

b)

role

c)

career

125.

He was offered the .......... role in the new series .

a)

leading

b)

loading

c)

reading

126.

Omar seems to have a real ............. for painting .

a)

appointment

b)

apterous

c)

aptitude

127.

Jobs in media ......... .. excellent communication skills .

a)

acquire

b)

require

c)

inquire

128.

My ......... is paid directly to my bank account .

a)

salary

b)

summary

c)

story

129.

Lots of graduates fail to ............... the requirments of the job ,

a)

fix

b)

fullfill

c)

ignore

130.

The price of the holiday .................. taxes,hotel and flight .

a)

enclose

b)

conclude

c)

include

131.

Successful ........... will recieve notifications within a week .

a)

applicant

b)

salary

c)

job

132.

It is known that travel ................. mind .

a)

abroad

b)

broad

c)

broaden

133.

We will launch a .................... to promote awwareness of corona virus.

a)

compaign

b)

ship

c)

rocket

134.

Having a .................... personality is desirable for most jobs .

a)

miserable

b)

pleasant

c)

concieted

135.

He decided to .......... to London university .

a)

apply

b)

enclose

c)

lie

136.

There is a ......... change in the work environment.

a)

slow

b)

slight

c)

rapid

137.

I like jobs with ............. working hours .

a)

fixed

b)

flexable

c)

complex

138.

Messi has a great sports ............

a)

disability

b)

drawback

c)

talent

139.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

140.

How do you do? I'm_______ to meet you.

a)

Calm

b)

Pleased

c)

Helpful

d)

Lonely

141.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

142.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

143.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

144.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

145.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful