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1984 Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the term "Repudiate" mean?

a)

To accept or associate with

b)

To refuse to accept or be associated with

c)

To increase rapidly in numbers

d)

To express vehement protest

2.

What is a "Palimpsest"?

a)

A manuscript or piece of writing material with original writing intact

b)

A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing but of which traces remain

c)

A manuscript that has been completely erased

d)

A manuscript that is used for drawing

3.

What does "Gesticulate" mean?

a)

To use words to express oneself

b)

To use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

c)

To write in a dramatic manner

d)

To refuse to accept or be associated with

4.

What does "Multifarious" mean?

a)

Of one type

b)

Of many and various types

c)

Of a single type

d)

Of a specific type

5.

What does "Proletarian" refer to?

a)

Relating to the bourgeoisie

b)

Relating to the proletariat; working-class person

c)

Relating to the aristocracy

d)

Relating to the monarchy

6.

What does "Protuberant" mean?

a)

Flat and even

b)

Protruding; bulging

c)

Concave and hollow

d)

Smooth and level

7.

What does "Derisive" mean?

a)

Expressing admiration

b)

Expressing contempt or ridicule

c)

Expressing sympathy

d)

Expressing indifference

8.

What does "Subsidiary" mean?

a)

More important than the main part

b)

Less important than but related or supplementary to something

c)

Unrelated to the main part

d)

Equally important as the main part

9.

What does "Fulminating" mean?

a)

Expressing calm and peace

b)

Expressing vehement, or extremely angry, protest

c)

Expressing joy and happiness

d)

Expressing indifference

10.

What does "Proliferate" mean?

a)

To decrease in numbers

b)

To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply

c)

To remain constant in numbers

d)

To divide into smaller groups

11.

What does "Incredulous" mean?

a)

Willing to believe something

b)

Unwilling or unable to believe something

c)

Certain about something

d)

Indifferent to something

12.

What does "Tacitly" mean?

a)

In a way that is directly stated

b)

In a way that is understood or implied without being directly stated

c)

In a way that is unclear

d)

In a way that is confusing

13.

What does "Posterity" refer to?

a)

Past generations of people

b)

Present generations of people

c)

All future generations of people

d)

A specific generation of people

14.

What does "Sordid" mean?

a)

Involving noble actions and motives

b)

Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt

c)

Involving neutral actions and motives

d)

Involving indifferent actions and motives

15.

What does "Clamorous" mean?

a)

Making a soft and gentle noise

b)

Making a loud and confused noise

c)

Making no noise at all

d)

Making a rhythmic noise