WorksheetsReview Vocabulary for Quiz 14
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 15mins
Cynical means to trust others. (True/False)
True
False
2. Augment means to reduce. (True/False)
True
False
3. Consensus means agreement. (True/False)
True
False
4. Indigenous refers to non-native species. (True/False)
True
False
5. Avarice means greed. (True/False)
True
False
6. Trivial means important. (True/False)
True
False
7. Radical can be understood as extreme. (True/False)
True
False
8. Ambiguous means clear. (True/False)
True
False
9. Petition is a type of contract. (True/False)
True
False
10. Hegemonic means having power. (True/False)
True
False
11. Discrepancy is:
Difference
Similarity
Confusion
Harmony
12. Disguise can be replaced by:
Reveal
Conceal
Detect
Actualize
13. Mortification means:
Pride
Shame
Satisfaction
Arrogance
14. Vigilance means:
Caution
Carelessness
Waiting
Haste
15. Precursor means:
Sign
Conclusion
Coincidence
Random
16. Equitable is opposite to:
Far
Unjust
Reasonable
Justice
17. Banal can be understood as:
Unique
Interesting
Mundane
Strange
18. Scramble is opposite to:
Organize
Rush
Promote
Lead
19. Vigilance refers to:
A state of being alert
A state of confusion
A feeling of contentment
A type of food
20. Radical means:
Extreme or fundamental
Mild or moderate
Simple or easy
Traditional
21. Obedience is best described as:
Disobedience
Compliance
Rebellion
Defiance
22. Façade means:
The front of a building
A false front or appearance
A real and honest character
A type of structure
23. Ephemeral refers to:
Lasting forever
Short-lived
Timeless
Eternal
24. Nuanced means:
Simple
Complex
Obvious
Direct
25. Detractor is someone who:
Supports
Criticizes
Promotes
Encourages
26. Mercantilism relates to:
Trade and commerce
Agriculture
Art and culture
Science and technology
27. Haphazard means:
Organized
Random
Intentional
Planned
28. Procrastinate means to:
Complete tasks early
Delay or postpone
Organize efficiently
Finish on time
29. Oracle refers to:
A wise person
A computer system
A type of animal
A natural resource
30. Gloating is:
Feeling sorry
Taking pleasure in someone's misfortune
Celebrating with others
Ignoring problems
31. Redeem means to:
Lose value
Restore or recover
Discard
Sell
32. Detractor can be described as:
A supporter
A critic
A follower
A mentor
33. Rhetoric refers to:
Art of persuasion
Scientific inquiry
Mathematical reasoning
Physical strength
34. Paucity means:
Abundance
Scarcity
Adequacy
Sufficiency
35. Converge means to:
Move apart
Come together
Stay still
Expand
36. Unravel means to:
Entangle
Solve or explain
Complicate
Overwhelm
37. Proclaim means to:
Hide
Announce publicly
Whisper
Conceal
38. Relinquish means to:
Hold on tightly
Let go
Keep
Embrace
39. Timid means:
Bold
Shy
Brave
Confident
40. Inundate means to:
To flood
To dry up
To contain
To restrict
41. Façade means:
The true self
An illustion
A surface appearance
A hidden truth
42. Dismal refers to:
Cheerful
Gloomy
Bright
Happy
43. Obfuscate means to:
Clarify
Confuse
Explain
Simplify
44. Impunity means:
Punishment
Exemption from punishment
Responsibility
Accountability
45. Submerse means to:
Float
Sink
Rise
Surface
46. Apathetic means:
Caring
Indifferent
Passionate
Enthusiastic
47. Scramble can mean to:
Organize
Mix up
Order
Arrange
48. Rancorously means:
Kindly
Bitterly
Gently
Softly
49. Vacillating means:
Decisive
Wavering
Firm
Resolute
50. Timorous means:
Fearful
Brave
Strong
Determined
51. Rehearse means to:
Practice
Forget
Ignore
Bypass
52. Hierarchy refers to:
An egalitarian structure
A ranked structure
A flat organization
An informal group
53. Extraneous means:
Essential
Irrelevant
Necessary
Vital
54. Diminutive means:
Large
Small
Average
Significant
55. Insolence refers to:
Politeness
Rudeness
Courtesy
Respect
56. Complicit means to:
Be innocent
Be involved in wrongdoing
Stay neutral
Avoid responsibilty
57. Adrift means:
Anchored
Floating aimlessly
Secure
Steady
58. Concede means to:
Deny
Accept reluctantly
Disagree
Refuse
59. Ascertain means to:
Confirm
Doubt
Ignore
Disbelieve
60. Gloat means to:
Show sympathy
Take pleasure in someone else's misfortune
Help others
Remain indifferent
61. Void means:
Full
Empty
Occupied
Filled
62. Tumultuous means:
Calm
Chaotic
Peaceful
Quiet
63. Ominous means:
Threatening
Reassuring
Safe
Secure
64. Turmoil refers to:
Calmness
Confusion
Order
Peace
65. Disingenuous means:
Honest
Sincere
Insincere
Open
The word deliberation is closest in meaning to:
Confusion
Hesitation
Discussion
Movement
Vigilance is most similar in meaning to:
Sleepiness
Watchfulness
Hesitation
Laziness
Prodigious is closest in meaning to:
Tiny
Average
Enormous
Useless
A person who is cynical tends to be:
Trusting
Skeptical
Joyful
Generous
The word assemble can be best replaced with:
Create
Separate
Gather
Destroy
The opposite of equitable is:
Biased
Fair
Just
Balanced
The antonym of ambiguous is:
Vague
Clear
Confusing
Uncertain
Loath is the opposite of:
Unwilling
Ready
Reluctant
Indifferent
Trivial is the opposite of:
Insignificant
Unimportant
Serious
Silly
The antonym of apathetic is:
Careful
Interested
Bored
Unconcerned
What is a precursor?
A final result
An earlier sign or forerunner
A competitor
A follower
A detractor is someone who:
Compliments others
Imitates others
Criticizes or belittles others
Helps others
Rhetoric refers to:
Logical reasoning
Mathematical skills
Persuasive language
Legal writing
Ephemeral means something that:
Lasts a long time
Is temporary
is expensive
is beautiful
Paucity refers to:
A large amount
A shortage
A victory
A measurement
His constant ______ about the team’s failure annoyed everyone.
Delight
gloating
disguise
respiration
The committee reached a ______ after hours of discussion.
disguise
consensus
discrepancy
chaos
The soldiers were part of a strict ______ that followed every rule.
regiment
roster
oracle
nuance
The oil spill began to ______ the coastline, affecting marine life.
proclaim
inundate
elevate
tout
He tried to ______ his nervousness with a confident smile.
disguise
rehearse
proclaim
retrench
He acted unscrupulously, meaning he:
followed rules
was very kind
had no morals
was very careful
Which of these words relates to speaking beautifully?
Rehearse
Rhetoric
Grouting
Haphazard
Which word refers to a list of names?
Roster
Regiment
Petition
Nuance
Viscosity is best associated with:
Smell
Touch
Thickness of liquid
Speed
Which word means being controlled with strict discipline?
Regiment
Rehearse
Scramble
Redeem
