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Review Vocabulary for Quiz 14

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cynical means to trust others. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

2.

2. Augment means to reduce. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

3.

3. Consensus means agreement. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

4.

4. Indigenous refers to non-native species. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

5.

5. Avarice means greed. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

6.

6. Trivial means important. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

7.

7. Radical can be understood as extreme. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

8.

8. Ambiguous means clear. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

9.

9. Petition is a type of contract. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

10.

10. Hegemonic means having power. (True/False) 

a)

True

b)

False

11.

11. Discrepancy is: 

a)

Difference

b)

Similarity

c)

Confusion

d)

Harmony

12.

12. Disguise can be replaced by: 

a)

Reveal

b)

Conceal

c)

Detect

d)

Actualize

13.

13. Mortification means: 

a)

Pride

b)

Shame

c)

Satisfaction

d)

Arrogance

14.

14. Vigilance means: 

a)

Caution

b)

Carelessness

c)

Waiting

d)

Haste

15.

15. Precursor means: 

a)

Sign

b)

Conclusion

c)

Coincidence

d)

Random

16.

16. Equitable is opposite to: 

a)

Far

b)

Unjust

c)

Reasonable

d)

Justice

17.

17. Banal can be understood as: 

a)

Unique

b)

Interesting

c)

Mundane

d)

Strange

18.

18. Scramble is opposite to: 

a)

Organize

b)

Rush

c)

Promote

d)

Lead

19.

19. Vigilance refers to: 

a)

A state of being alert

b)

A state of confusion

c)

A feeling of contentment

d)

A type of food

20.

20. Radical means: 

a)

Extreme or fundamental

b)

Mild or moderate

c)

Simple or easy

d)

Traditional

21.

21. Obedience is best described as: 

a)

Disobedience

b)

Compliance

c)

Rebellion

d)

Defiance

22.

22. Façade means: 

a)

The front of a building

b)

A false front or appearance

c)

A real and honest character

d)

A type of structure

23.

23. Ephemeral refers to: 

a)

Lasting forever

b)

Short-lived

c)

Timeless

d)

Eternal

24.

24. Nuanced means: 

a)

Simple

b)

Complex

c)

Obvious

d)

Direct

25.

25. Detractor is someone who: 

a)

Supports

b)

Criticizes

c)

Promotes

d)

Encourages

26.

26. Mercantilism relates to: 

a)

Trade and commerce

b)

Agriculture

c)

Art and culture

d)

Science and technology

27.

27. Haphazard means: 

a)

Organized

b)

Random

c)

Intentional

d)

Planned

28.

28. Procrastinate means to: 

a)

Complete tasks early

b)

Delay or postpone

c)

Organize efficiently

d)

Finish on time

29.

29. Oracle refers to: 

a)

A wise person

b)

A computer system

c)

A type of animal

d)

A natural resource

30.

30. Gloating is: 

a)

Feeling sorry

b)

Taking pleasure in someone's misfortune

c)

Celebrating with others

d)

Ignoring problems

31.

31. Redeem means to: 

a)

Lose value

b)

Restore or recover

c)

Discard

d)

Sell

32.

32. Detractor can be described as: 

a)

A supporter

b)

A critic

c)

A follower

d)

A mentor

33.

33. Rhetoric refers to: 

a)

Art of persuasion

b)

Scientific inquiry

c)

Mathematical reasoning

d)

Physical strength

34.

34. Paucity means: 

a)

Abundance

b)

Scarcity

c)

Adequacy

d)

Sufficiency

35.

35. Converge means to: 

a)

Move apart

b)

Come together

c)

Stay still

d)

Expand

36.

36. Unravel means to: 

a)

Entangle

b)

Solve or explain

c)

Complicate

d)

Overwhelm

37.

37. Proclaim means to: 

a)

Hide

b)

Announce publicly

c)

Whisper

d)

Conceal

38.

38. Relinquish means to: 

a)

Hold on tightly

b)

Let go

c)

Keep

d)

Embrace

39.

39. Timid means: 

a)

Bold

b)

Shy

c)

Brave

d)

Confident

40.

40. Inundate means to: 

a)

To flood

b)

To dry up

c)

To contain

d)

To restrict

41.

41. Façade means: 

a)

The true self

b)

An illustion

c)

A surface appearance

d)

A hidden truth

42.

42. Dismal refers to: 

a)

Cheerful

b)

Gloomy

c)

Bright

d)

Happy

43.

43. Obfuscate means to: 

a)

Clarify

b)

Confuse

c)

Explain

d)

Simplify

44.

44. Impunity means: 

a)

Punishment

b)

Exemption from punishment

c)

Responsibility

d)

Accountability

45.

45. Submerse means to: 

a)

Float

b)

Sink

c)

Rise

d)

Surface

46.

46. Apathetic means: 

a)

Caring

b)

Indifferent

c)

Passionate

d)

Enthusiastic

47.

47. Scramble can mean to: 

a)

Organize

b)

Mix up

c)

Order

d)

Arrange

48.

48. Rancorously means: 

a)

Kindly

b)

Bitterly

c)

Gently

d)

Softly

49.

49. Vacillating means: 

a)

Decisive

b)

Wavering

c)

Firm

d)

Resolute

50.

50. Timorous means: 

a)

Fearful

b)

Brave

c)

Strong

d)

Determined

51.

51. Rehearse means to: 

a)

Practice

b)

Forget

c)

Ignore

d)

Bypass

52.

52. Hierarchy refers to: 

a)

An egalitarian structure

b)

A ranked structure

c)

A flat organization

d)

An informal group

53.

53. Extraneous means: 

a)

Essential

b)

Irrelevant

c)

Necessary

d)

Vital

54.

54. Diminutive means: 

a)

Large

b)

Small

c)

Average

d)

Significant

55.

55. Insolence refers to: 

a)

Politeness

b)

Rudeness

c)

Courtesy

d)

Respect

56.

56. Complicit means to: 

a)

Be innocent

b)

Be involved in wrongdoing

c)

Stay neutral

d)

Avoid responsibilty

57.

57. Adrift means: 

a)

Anchored

b)

Floating aimlessly

c)

Secure

d)

Steady

58.

58. Concede means to: 

a)

Deny

b)

Accept reluctantly

c)

Disagree

d)

Refuse

59.

59. Ascertain means to: 

a)

Confirm

b)

Doubt

c)

Ignore

d)

Disbelieve

60.

60. Gloat means to: 

a)

Show sympathy

b)

Take pleasure in someone else's misfortune

c)

Help others

d)

Remain indifferent

61.

61. Void means: 

a)

Full

b)

Empty

c)

Occupied

d)

Filled

62.

62. Tumultuous means: 

a)

Calm

b)

Chaotic

c)

Peaceful

d)

Quiet

63.

63. Ominous means: 

a)

Threatening

b)

Reassuring

c)

Safe

d)

Secure

64.

64. Turmoil refers to: 

a)

Calmness

b)

Confusion

c)

Order

d)

Peace

65.

65. Disingenuous means: 

a)

Honest

b)

Sincere

c)

Insincere

d)

Open

66.

The word deliberation is closest in meaning to:

a)

Confusion

b)

Hesitation

c)

Discussion

d)

Movement

67.

Vigilance is most similar in meaning to:

a)

Sleepiness

b)

Watchfulness

c)

Hesitation

d)

Laziness

68.

Prodigious is closest in meaning to:

a)

Tiny

b)

Average

c)

Enormous

d)

Useless

69.

A person who is cynical tends to be:

a)

Trusting

b)

Skeptical

c)

Joyful

d)

Generous

70.

The word assemble can be best replaced with:

a)

Create

b)

Separate

c)

Gather

d)

Destroy

71.

The opposite of equitable is:

a)

Biased

b)

Fair

c)

Just

d)

Balanced

72.

The antonym of ambiguous is:

a)

Vague

b)

Clear

c)

Confusing

d)

Uncertain

73.

Loath is the opposite of:

a)

Unwilling

b)

Ready

c)

Reluctant

d)

Indifferent

74.

Trivial is the opposite of:

a)

Insignificant

b)

Unimportant

c)

Serious

d)

Silly

75.

The antonym of apathetic is:

a)

Careful

b)

Interested

c)

Bored

d)

Unconcerned

76.

What is a precursor?

a)

A final result

b)

An earlier sign or forerunner

c)

A competitor

d)

A follower

77.

A detractor is someone who:

a)

Compliments others

b)

Imitates others

c)

Criticizes or belittles others

d)

Helps others

78.

Rhetoric refers to:

a)

Logical reasoning

b)

Mathematical skills

c)

Persuasive language

d)

Legal writing

79.

Ephemeral means something that:

a)

Lasts a long time

b)

Is temporary

c)

is expensive

d)

is beautiful

80.

Paucity refers to:

a)

A large amount

b)

A shortage

c)

A victory

d)

A measurement

81.

His constant ______ about the team’s failure annoyed everyone.

a)

Delight

b)

gloating

c)

disguise

d)

respiration

82.

The committee reached a ______ after hours of discussion.

a)

disguise

b)

consensus

c)

discrepancy

d)

chaos

83.

The soldiers were part of a strict ______ that followed every rule.

a)

regiment

b)

roster

c)

oracle

d)

nuance

84.

The oil spill began to ______ the coastline, affecting marine life.

a)

proclaim

b)

inundate

c)

elevate

d)

tout

85.

He tried to ______ his nervousness with a confident smile.

a)

disguise

b)

rehearse

c)

proclaim

d)

retrench

86.

He acted unscrupulously, meaning he:

a)

followed rules

b)

was very kind

c)

had no morals

d)

was very careful

87.

Which of these words relates to speaking beautifully?

a)

Rehearse

b)

Rhetoric

c)

Grouting

d)

Haphazard

88.

Which word refers to a list of names?

a)

Roster

b)

Regiment

c)

Petition

d)

Nuance

89.

Viscosity is best associated with:

a)

Smell

b)

Touch

c)

Thickness of liquid

d)

Speed

90.

Which word means being controlled with strict discipline?

a)

Regiment

b)

Rehearse

c)

Scramble

d)

Redeem