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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "scantlings" mean?

a)

A large piece of plastic

b)

A small piece of lumber of small cross section

c)

A type of metal

d)

A type of fabric

2.

What is the definition of "foresight"?

a)

The ability to forget the past

b)

Predicting what will happen or be needed in the future

c)

The ability to see in the dark

d)

The ability to read minds

3.

What does "sagacity" refer to?

a)

The quality of being foolish

b)

The quality of being good judgment

c)

The quality of being humorous

d)

The quality of being angry

4.

What is "derision"?

a)

A form of praise

b)

A form of mockery

c)

A type of dance

d)

A type of music

5.

What does "audacity" mean?

a)

A willingness to take bold risks (usually bad)

b)

A tendency to be shy

c)

A preference for quiet activities

d)

A fear of heights

6.

What does "reposed" mean?

a)

To be active and moving

b)

To be lying, situated, or kept in a particular place

c)

To be running

d)

To be jumping

7.

What is the meaning of "distinctness"?

a)

The quality of being similar

b)

The quality of being individual or easily distinguishable

c)

The quality of being hidden

d)

The quality of being loud

8.

What does "acuteness" refer to?

a)

The quality of being very dull

b)

The quality of being very good, accurate, or severe

c)

The quality of being very slow

d)

The quality of being very weak

9.

What is "concealment"?

a)

The action of revealing something

b)

The action of hiding something or preventing it from being known

c)

The action of displaying something

d)

The action of destroying something

10.

What does "hearkening" mean?

a)

The act of ignoring

b)

The act of listening

c)

The act of speaking

d)

The act of writing

11.

What does "vexed" mean in terms of a problem or issue?

a)

Easy and simple

b)

Difficult and much debated; problematic

c)

Solved and forgotten

d)

Unimportant and trivial

12.

What is the meaning of "awe"?

a)

A feeling of boredom

b)

A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

c)

A feeling of anger

d)

A feeling of confusion

13.

What does the word "suavity" mean?

a)

The quality of being charming in manner.

b)

The act of saying goodbye.

c)

A type of greeting.

d)

A form of communication.

14.

In what context is the word "bade" usually used?

a)

With hello or goodbye.

b)

With please or thank you.

c)

With yes or no.

d)

With up or down.