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Oct. 11 Vocab Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define "compel"

a)

To deny someone an opportunity

b)
To allow someone to choose freely.
c)
To force or drive someone to do something.
d)
To suggest an idea or plan.
2.

Define "dispatch"

a)
To organize a meeting or event.
b)
To delay the arrival of goods.
c)

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

d)

To receive items from a friend.

3.

Define "bureau"

a)

A government order

b)

A government agency

c)

A government job

d)

A government building

4.

Define "cultivate"

a)
To destroy crops and prevent growth.
b)

The study of crops.

c)

To foster growth of crops.

d)

To paint flowers.

5.

Define "pivotal"

a)

Of little importance.

b)

A description a physical object.

c)

To turn on one foot.

d)

An important turning point.

6.

Define "resent"

a)

To feel joy and happiness.

b)
To ignore someone's feelings completely.
c)
To express gratitude for a favor received.
d)

To feel bitterness about something unfair.

7.

Which sentence uses the word "resented" correctly?

a)

They resented the opportunity to travel together.

b)
She resented the compliment about her presentation.
c)
He resented the gift he received for his birthday.
d)
She resented her colleague for taking credit for her work.
8.

Which of the following is a synonym of "dispatch"?

a)
collect
b)
send
c)
receive
d)
arrive
9.

Which of the following is an antonym of "compel"?

a)

allow

b)
force
c)

required

d)

fancy

10.

Farmers ____ the land to grow crops that will feed their communities.

a)
cultivate
b)

plant

c)

clear

d)

harvest

11.

Which sentence uses the word "pivotal" correctly?

a)
He made a pivotal mistake in his calculations.
b)
The pivotal of the story was quite boring.
c)
Her role in the project was pivotal to its success.
d)
The weather was pivotal during the summer.
12.

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

a)

baureu

b)
bureau
c)

bearu

d)

buearu

13.

What is an antonym of "resent"?

a)
appreciate
b)
ignore
c)
dislike
d)

proud

14.

What is an antonym of "cultivate"?

a)
neglect
b)
promote
c)
nurture
d)

bitter

15.

The office will ____ a technician to repair the broken equipment.

a)

dispatch

b)

cultivate

c)

resent

d)

pivotal