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Vocabulary Definitions Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "Censorship"?

a)

the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts

b)

the act of creating a new word or phrase

c)

a system of government by the whole population

d)

the process of adapting or adjusting to someone or something

2.

What is the definition of "Centrifuge"?

a)

a machine that uses force to separate substances or parts of substances

b)

a device used to measure temperature

c)

an instrument for viewing distant objects

d)

a tool for cutting materials

3.

What is the definition of "Dictum"?

a)

a statement or well-known remark that expresses an important idea or rule

b)

a small decorative object or trinket

c)

a type of musical composition

d)

a large, imposing building

4.

What is the definition of "Fervor"?

a)

a strong feeling of excitement and enthusiasm

b)

a lack of interest or concern

c)

a state of rest or inactivity

d)

a mild or gentle breeze

5.

What is the definition of "Heresy"?

a)

a belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion

b)

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated

c)

a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god

d)

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

6.

What is the definition of "Luminescent"?

a)

emitting light

b)

absorbing sound

c)

reflecting heat

d)

conducting electricity

7.

What is the definition of "Multifaceted"?

a)

having many different parts

b)

single-layered

c)

simple and straightforward

d)

one-dimensional

8.

What is the definition of "Obligated"?

a)

legally or morally bound to do something

b)

free from any duty or responsibility

c)

having no legal or moral duty

d)

unaware of any obligations

9.

What is the definition of "Peculiar"?

a)

Strange or unusual

b)

Common or ordinary

c)

Familiar or typical

d)

Normal or expected

10.

What is the definition of "Cadence"?

a)

a regular beat or rhythm

b)

a type of dance

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a form of poetry

11.

What is the definition of "Dismay"?

a)

to cause (someone) to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset

b)

to make a loud noise

c)

to feel happy and content

d)

to run quickly

12.

What is the definition of "Filigree"?

a)

decoration that consists of delicate and complicated designs made of fine gold or silver wire

b)

a type of coarse fabric made from wool

c)

a large, densely populated urban area

d)

a small, freshwater fish commonly found in streams

13.

What is the definition of "Insidious"?

a)

causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed

b)

extremely loud and powerful

c)

easily understood or obvious

d)

completely harmless and safe

14.

What is the definition of "Mobilize"?

a)

to come together for action

b)

to remain stationary

c)

to disperse

d)

to ignore

15.

What is the definition of "Patronage"?

a)

support that is given to a business, library, etc., by buying its goods or using its services

b)

a type of bird known for its colorful feathers

c)

a mathematical term for a number that cannot be divided evenly

d)

a style of painting that uses only black and white colors