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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "overrated" mean?

a)

Valued too highly

b)

Not valued enough

c)

Perfectly rated

d)

Unknown value

2.

What does the word "traumatized" mean?

a)

Extremely happy

b)

Affected by physical or emotional injuries, emotionally upset

c)

Unaffected by events

d)

Calm and relaxed

3.

What does the word "entice" mean?

a)

To discourage

b)

To lead on by exciting hope

c)

To ignore

d)

To confuse

4.

What does the word "dexterous" mean?

a)

Clumsy

b)

Skillful in the use of hands or body

c)

Slow-moving

d)

Uncoordinated

5.

What does the word "rummaged" mean?

a)

To organize neatly

b)

Making a thorough search or investigation

c)

To ignore

d)

To destroy

6.

What does the word "nimbly" mean?

a)

In a slow manner

b)

In a quick or light manner

c)

In a heavy manner

d)

In a clumsy manner

7.

What does the word "malformation" mean?

a)

A perfect structure

b)

An irregular or abnormal structure

c)

A common structure

d)

A temporary structure

8.

What does the word "ostracized" mean?

a)

Welcomed into a group

b)

Excluded from a group by common consent

c)

Ignored by a group

d)

Celebrated by a group

9.

What does the word "blase" mean?

a)

Indifferent to or bored with life, unimpressed

b)

Full of energy and excitement

c)

Extremely happy and joyful

d)

Very angry and upset

10.

What is the meaning of "morbid"?

a)

Cheerful and lively

b)

Unwholesomely gloomy or sensitive, gruesome

c)

Bright and colorful

d)

Calm and peaceful

11.

How would you define "channel" as a verb?

a)

To block or stop something

b)

To direct toward or into some particular course

c)

To create a new path

d)

To destroy or dismantle

12.

What does "injustice" refer to?

a)

A fair and just act

b)

An unfair act, wrong

c)

A kind and generous deed

d)

A humorous situation

13.

What does "begrudgingly" mean?

a)

Happily and willingly

b)

Giving or conceding reluctantly

c)

Quickly and efficiently

d)

Loudly and proudly

14.

What is a "spiel"?

a)

A quiet whisper

b)

Extravagant talk, pitch

c)

A short story

d)

A simple question

15.

What does "appalled" mean?

a)

Delighted and pleased

b)

Affected by strong feelings of shock and dismay

c)

Calm and relaxed

d)

Confused and puzzled

16.

What does "reiterated" mean?

a)

To forget something

b)

To state or do over again

c)

To create something new

d)

To hide or conceal

17.

What does the word "ration" mean?

a)

A fixed allowance of provisions or food

b)

A large amount of something

c)

A type of measurement

d)

A form of punishment

18.

What is the meaning of "skeptical"?

a)

Certain about something

b)

Doubtful about a particular thing

c)

Happy about an event

d)

Confident in a decision

19.

What does "doozy" refer to?

a)

A boring event

b)

An extraordinary one of its kind

c)

A small mistake

d)

A common occurrence

20.

What does it mean to "fathom" something?

a)

To ignore it

b)

To come to understand

c)

To forget about it

d)

To dislike it

21.

What is a "cacophony"?

a)

A pleasant melody

b)

A harsh or jarring sound

c)

A quiet whisper

d)

A gentle breeze

22.

What does "tarnished" mean?

a)

To become shiny

b)

To grow dull or discolored, lose luster

c)

To be polished

d)

To be cleaned

23.

What does "redundant" mean?

a)

Necessary addition

b)

Unnecessary repetition

c)

Unique occurrence

d)

Essential information

24.

What does "sparse" mean?

a)

Densely packed

b)

Thinly scattered or distributed

c)

Completely full

d)

Overcrowded

25.

What does the word "deduction" mean?

a)

An act of taking away, subtraction

b)

The total income produced by a source

c)

In a stealthy manner

d)

A door or entrance

26.

What is the definition of "revenue"?

a)

Being at full strength or force

b)

The total income produced by a source

c)

Tending to avoid answering directly

d)

Not able or fit for the task

27.

How would you describe something done "surreptitiously"?

a)

In a stealthy manner

b)

As something exhibited to view

c)

At full strength or force

d)

Tending to avoid answering directly

28.

What does "portal" refer to?

a)

A door or entrance

b)

An act of taking away

c)

The total income produced by a source

d)

Not able or fit for the task

29.

What does "evasive" mean?

a)

Tending to avoid answering directly

b)

Being at full strength or force

c)

In a stealthy manner

d)

Something exhibited to view

30.

What is the meaning of "unabated"?

a)

Being at full strength or force

b)

Not able or fit for the task

c)

An act of taking away

d)

A door or entrance

31.

What does "incapable" mean?

a)

Not able or fit for the task

b)

Tending to avoid answering directly

c)

The total income produced by a source

d)

In a stealthy manner

32.

What is a "spectacle"?

a)

Something exhibited to view as unusual or notable

b)

An act of taking away

c)

A door or entrance

d)

Being at full strength or force