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Vocabulary 2 Practice

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the synonym for "exert."

a)

Relax

b)

Apply

c)

Ignore

d)

Withdraw

2.

Define the word "decelerate."

a)

Speed up

b)

Slow down

c)

Maintain speed

d)

Stop completely

3.

Define the word "luminous."

a)

Dark

b)

Dull

c)

Bright

d)

Opaque

4.

Identify the synonym for "astound."

a)

Bore

b)

Amaze

c)

Ignore

d)

Simplify

5.

Use the word "inundate" in a sentence.

a)

The desert was inundated with sandstorms.

b)

The office was inundated with phone calls after the announcement.

c)

The mountain was inundated with snow in the summer.

d)

The garden was inundated with sunlight at night.

6.

Identify the antonym for "dialect."

a)

Language

b)

Accent

c)

Standard

d)

Vernacular

7.

Define the word "absurd."

a)

Logical

b)

Ridiculous

c)

Common

d)

Predictable

8.

Use the word "finite" in a sentence.

a)

The universe is believed to be finite and ever-expanding.

b)

The resources on Earth are finite and must be conserved.

c)

His patience was finite and never-ending.

d)

The possibilities were finite and limitless.

9.

Define the word "efficient."

a)

Wasteful

b)

Productive

c)

Slow

d)

Ineffective

10.

Use the word "calamity" in a sentence.

a)

The sunny day was a perfect calamity for a picnic.

b)

The earthquake was a calamity that affected thousands.

c)

The calm sea was a calamity for the sailors.

d)

The delicious meal was a calamity for the guests.

11.

Define "niche."

a)

General area

b)

A well suited place

c)

A place where you don't belong

d)

A place in broad daylight

12.

Identify the antonym for "hypothesis."

a)

Theory

b)

Conclusion

c)

Assumption

d)

Guess

13.

Define the word "glutton."

a)

Someone who eats sparingly

b)

Someone who eats excessively

c)

Someone who cooks well

d)

Someone who dislikes food

14.

Use the word "persuasive" in a sentence.

a)

His argument was persuasive and failed to convince anyone.

b)

Her speech was persuasive and changed many minds.

c)

The painting was persuasive and lacked any impact.

d)

The music was persuasive and went unnoticed.

15.

Use the word "dishonor" in a sentence.

a)

Winning the award was a great dishonor for him.

b)

He felt dishonor after being caught cheating.

c)

The celebration was a dishonor to the community.

d)

The promotion was a dishonor to her career.