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WorksheetsList 1 Vocabulary Quiz English I Pre AP
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does "absolve" mean?
To criticize someone
To free from guilt or blame
To punish severely
To punish severely
Which of the following sentences uses "absolve" correctly?
The judge decided to absolve the defendant of all charges.
She felt absolved after completing her homework.
He was absolved from attending the meeting.
They wanted to absolve their responsibilities.
What does "connotation" refer to?
The literal meaning of a word
Associations or emotions that a word suggests
A synonym for a word
The grammatical function of a word
Which word has a positive connotation?
childish
youthful
immature
ill-mannered
What is the definition of "dearth"?
An abundance of supply
A lack of supply; a shortage
A type of argument
A temporary pause
In which context would you most likely use the word "dearth"?
Describing a shortage of clean water
Discussing a surplus of food
Talking about a variety of diseases
Debating a current news tragedy
Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of "digress"?
The teacher asked the students to stay on topic.
He started to stray from the main point of his presentation.
She was excited to share her ideas.
They concluded the discussion effectively.
If someone begins to digress during a conversation, what are they doing?
Staying focused on the topic
Declining to debate any further
Summarizing the discussion
Asking questions
What does "gist" mean?
The main point
A detailed explanation
A summary of events
A minor detail
Which of the following sentences uses "gist" correctly?
I didn’t catch the gist of the lecture; it was too complicated.
The gist of the story was very detailed.
He provided the gist of the recipe.
She gave the gist of her feelings.
What does "impartial" mean?
Biased towards one side
Unbiased; neutral
Favoring one opinion
Indifferent to the issue
Which of the following describes an impartial judge?
One who has personal opinions about the case
One who makes decisions based solely on facts
One who is friends with the defendant
One who avoids making decisions
What does "implausible" mean?
Believable
Unbelievable
Possible
Practical
Which scenario is most likely to be considered implausible?
A person winning the lottery twice in a row
A person studying for an exam
a person grilling outside during the summer
A person winning a game show
His ______ attitude towards his studies resulted in poor grades.
diligent
indolent
enthusiastic
proactive
Which sentence best describes an indolent person?
She always finishes her work ahead of time.
He prefers to relax rather than engage in activities.
They enjoy participating in sports and outdoor activities.
She is always busy with projects.
Which of the following actions could jeopardize a project?
Ignoring deadlines and requirements
Completing tasks ahead of schedule
Collaborating with team members
Doing the project by yourself
Failing to follow safety protocols can ______ the well-being of all employees.
ensure
jeopardize
reconcile
punitive
What does "lucrative" mean?
Unprofitable
Bringing in money; profitable
Costly to maintain
Difficult to manage
The tech industry is known for its ______ job opportunities that attract many graduates.
unprofitable
lucrative
mundane
challenging
Which scenario would likely mortify a person?
Winning a prize
Tripping and falling in front of a crowd
Adopting a dog
misplacing a treasured item
She was ______ when her mistake was pointed out in front of her peers.
elated
mortified
obsolete
indolent
What is the meaning of obsolete?
current
no longer in use
punishing
practical
Many technologies become ______ as new innovations are developed.
impartial
obsolete
absolve
indolent
The lawyer presented evidence that was ______ to the case at hand.
pertinent
rapport
scrutiny
implausible
Which of the following best describes a proponent of renewable energy?
Someone who advocates for the use of solar and wind energy
Opponent of clean energy
Supporter of pollution
Someone who is uninterested in the environment
As a strong ______ of education reform, she actively campaigned for new policies.
proponent
connotation
gist
opponent
What does "punitive" mean?
rewarding
punishing
related to an issue
no longer in use
The company implemented ______ measures to distract employees from misconduct
punitive
obsolete
indolent
impartial
What does "rapport" mean?
A formal agreement
A casual acquaintance
A distant and hostile relationship
A close and harmonious relationship
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates good rapport?
Two coworkers who avoid each other
A teacher who connects well with his/her students
A group that argues frequently
a singer who can rap
Which of the following is an example of reconciling differences?
Finding a compromise after a disagreement
Arguing without listening
Refusing to talk to someone
Listing differences of cultures in history class
The two friends were finally able to ______ after their heated argument
reconcile
rapport
mortify
jeopardize
Which of the following scenarios would likely involve scrutiny?
A casual conversation with friends
A detailed review of a financial report
A quick look at a menu
participating in a beach volleyball game
After careful consideration, the team concluded that the original idea was not ______
viable
profitable
indolent
gist
Which of the following options describes a viable business plan?
A plan that has no clear target market
A plan that includes a detailed budget and marketing strategy
A plan that is too expensive to implement
A plan that is attractive and pretty
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "elation"?
She felt a sense of elation after winning the award.
He was indolent and did not want to work.
They had a dearth of resources.
- D) She expressed her elation by frowning.
Which of the following is an antonym of "elation"?
joy
guilt
satisfaction
sadness
Which of the following is a synonym for "pertinent"?
admissible
unsuitable
lazy
punishing
What is an antonym of "scrutiny"?
ignoring
inspecting
resolving
relating
