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Review Vocabulary for Foundation 12

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The economic downturn caused a significant _______ in many industries. 

a)

Recession

b)

Recovery

c)

Boom

d)

Expansion

2.

The word "Immutable" means that something is subject to frequent changes. 


a)

True

b)

False

3.

   Which word refers to the ability to understand or comprehend something deeply? 

a)

Profound

b)

Banal

c)

Trivial

d)

Erratic

4.

   The scientist was lauded for his _______ contributions to the field of genetics. 


a)

Trivial

b)

Profound

c)

Preliminary

d)

Erratic

5.

   Which word is a synonym of "Hostility"? 

a)

Peace

b)

Friendship

c)

Animosity

d)

Affection

6.

   The word "Indispensable" means: 


a)

Optional

b)

Essential

c)

Useless

d)

Replaceable

7.

   The opposite of "Ubiquitous" is: 

a)

Common

b)

Omnipresent

c)

Scarce

d)

Abundant

8.

   "Reciprocal" refers to something that is mutual or given in return. 


a)

True

b)

False

9.

   Which word best fits this definition: "Extremely dangerous or risky"? 


a)

Secure

b)

Safe

c)

Perilous

d)

Calm

10.

Which word is a synonym of "Veil"? 


a)

Reveal

b)

Uncover

c)

Conceal

d)

Show

11.

The company's profits began to _______ after the financial crisis. 


a)

Rise

b)

Wane

c)

Soar

d)

Increase

12.

The explorer encountered _______ conditions in the arid desert. 


a)

Detrimental

b)

Dangerous

c)

Harsh

d)

Absurd

13.

What is the opposite of "Erratic"? 

a)

Unpredictable

b)

Inconsistent

c)

Stable

d)

Random

14.

The term "Depreciation" refers to the increase in value of an asset over time. 


a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which word describes the practice of praising someone or something highly? 


a)

Laud

b)

Mock

c)

Criticize

d)

Scorn

16.

Which word is a synonym of "Mercenary"? 


a)

Altruistic

b)

Selfless

c)

Greedy

d)

Generous

17.

The word "Olfactory" is related to which sense? 


a)

Sight

b)

Hearing

c)

Smell

d)

Touch

18.

The leader decided to _______ from the throne and live a quiet life. 


a)

Abdicate

b)

Attain

c)

Sustain

d)

Conceal

19.

The opposite of "Perpetuate" is: 


a)

Continue

b)

Discontinue

c)

Maintain

d)

Extend

20.

    "Coalition" refers to a temporary alliance formed for a common purpose. 


a)

True

b)

False

21.

Which word best describes something that is ancient or outdated? 

a)

Modern

b)

Comtemporary

c)

Archaic

d)

Current

22.

Which word is a synonym of "Indigenous"? 


a)

Foreign

b)

Native

c)

Exotic

d)

Imported

23.

The detective found the case to be an _______ mystery. 


a)

Transparent

b)

Enigmatic

c)

Obvious

d)

Clear

24.

The financial report showed a significant _______ in the value of the company’s assets. 

a)

Depreciation

b)

Magnitude

c)

Gain

d)

Appraisal

25.

The opposite of "Banal" is: 


a)

Ordinary

b)

Dull

c)

Original

d)

Commonplace

26.

    "Simulate" means to create a model or imitation of something. 


a)

True

b)

False

27.

Which word means "to fully cover or surround"? 


a)

Infiltrate

b)

Subdue

c)

Encapsulate

d)

Engulf

28.

Which word is a synonym of "Reactionary"? 

a)

Progressive

b)

Conservative

c)

Liberal

d)

Innovator

29.

The astronomer studied the _______ in the night sky. 


a)

Planet

b)

Constellation

c)

Atmosphere

d)

Star

30.

The artist created a _______ representation of the human figure. 


a)

Banal

b)

Aesthetic

c)

Archaic

d)

Commonplace

31.

The opposite of "Wane" is: 


a)

Decrease

b)

Decline

c)

Grow

d)

Diminish

32.

    "Sustenance" refers to something that provides nourishment or support. 

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which word refers to an illusion or a misleading appearance? 


a)

Reality

b)

Fraud

c)

Perception

d)

Illusion

34.

Which word is a synonym of "Cognition"? 


a)

Perception

b)

Deception

c)

Confusion

d)

Distraction

35.

The word "Erratic" best describes: 


a)

Consistent behavior

b)

Predictable events

c)

Irregular actions

d)

Uniformity

36.

The chef used his _______ skills to prepare a gourmet meal. 

a)

Culinary

b)

Mechanical

c)

Athletic

d)

Educational

37.

The opposite of "Conciliatory" is: 


a)

Peaceful

b)

Hostile

c)

Agreeable

d)

Harmonious

38.

    "Preliminary" means the final or last step. 


a)

True

b)

False

39.

Which word describes something that is completely absurd or ridiculous? 


a)

Rational

b)

Logical

c)

Absurd

d)

Plausible

40.

Which word is a synonym of "Prophetic"? 


a)

Predictive

b)

Historical

c)

Reactive

d)

Conventional

41.

The project was _______ by the unexpected changes in the market.

a)

Bolstered

b)

Cemented

c)

Engulfed

d)

Deteriorated

42.

The opposite of "Blur" is: 


a)

Clarify

b)

Confuse

c)

Obscure

d)

Distort

43.

    "Infiltrate" means to enter or gain access to an organization or place surreptitiously. 


a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which word best describes something that is necessary or required? 


a)

Optional

b)

Compulsory

c)

Voluntary

d)

Discretionary

45.

Which word is a synonym of "Mimic"? 


a)

Ignore

b)

Resist

c)

Imitate

d)

Avoid

46.

The _______ of the drought was felt across the entire region. 


a)

Magnitude

b)

Triviality

c)

Preliminary

d)

Penchant

47.

The opposite of "Erratic" is: 


a)

Unpredictable

b)

Consistent

c)

Random

d)

Sporadic

48.

    "Dissonance" refers to a lack of agreement or harmony. 


a)

True

b)

False

49.

Which word means "to take something quickly or suddenly"? 


a)

Snatch

b)

Release

c)

Return

d)

Offer

50.

Which word is a synonym of "Prophetic"? 


a)

Visionary

b)

Reactive

c)

Historical

d)

Predictive

51.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "ubiquitous".

a)

Rare

b)

Scarce

c)

Omnipresent

d)

Unusual

52.

What does the word "drought" most likely mean?

a)

A time of war

b)

A long period without rain

c)

A festival in summer

d)

A type of storm

53.

Which of the following is the opposite of "conciliatory"?

a)

Friendly

b)

Aggressive

c)

Cooperative

d)

Kind

54.

Choose the correct definition of the word "drone".

a)

A small machine that flies without a pilot

b)

A type of mobile phone

c)

A silent animal

d)

A musical instrument

55.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "conceal". .

a)

Reveal

b)

Expose

c)

Hide

d)

Declare

56.

Which word means "to eat small amounts or let animals eat grass"?

a)

Graze

b)

Latch

c)

Snatch

d)

Plank

57.

What is the most suitable meaning of "aesthetic"?

a)

Artistic and beautiful

b)

Boring and plain

c)

Scientific and factual

d)

Violent and messy

58.

Choose the antonym of "fatal". .

a)

Deadly

b)

Harmless

c)

Dangerous

d)

Risky

59.

9. Choose the best synonym for "mimic".

a)

Ignore

b)

Copy

c)

Change

d)

Remove

60.

What does the word "archaic" most likely mean?

a)

Modern

b)

Outdated

c)

Beautiful

d)

Advanced

61.

Which of the following words means “to strongly support or improve something”? .

a)

Deteriorate

b)

Bolster

c)

Wane

d)

Blur

62.

What is the opposite of "laud"?

a)

Criticize

b)

Praise

c)

Welcome

d)

Encourage

63.

Choose the correct meaning of "veil".

a)

To show something clearly

b)

A strong wall

c)

A thin covering or something that hides

d)

A loud sound

64.

Choose the word that best fits the blank: "She tried to ______ her disappointment with a smile."

a)

Laud

b)

Conceal

c)

Veil

d)

Cement

65.

Which of the following is the opposite of "reciprocal"?

a)

Mutual

b)

Equal

c)

One-sided

d)

Shared

66.

What does "replenish" most likely mean?

a)

Use up

b)

Waste

c)

Fill up again

d)

Empty

67.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "snatch".

a)

Drop

b)

Grab quickly

c)

Offer

d)

Hide

68.

What does "erratic" most likely mean?

a)

Regular

b)

Predictable

c)

Unstable or unpredictable

d)

Timely

69.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "Extreme heat and little rain made the land completely ______."

a)

Fertile

b)

Wet

c)

Lush

d)

Arid

70.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "abash".

a)

Embarrass

b)

Encourage

c)

Praise

d)

Motivate

71.

Which of the following best defines "appraisal"?

a)

Celebration

b)

Escape

c)

Evaluation or assessment

d)

Performance

72.

Choose the opposite of "perilous".

a)

Risky

b)

Safe

c)

Adventurous

d)

Fatal

73.

What does "recession" most likely refer to?

a)

Economic growth

b)

Economic decline

c)

War time

d)

Inflation

74.

Choose the word that best fits the blank: "He tried to ______ her anger with kind words."

a)

Cement

b)

Wane

c)

Hail

d)

Subdue

75.

What does "snatch" mean in this sentence? "He managed to snatch the bag before it hit the ground."

a)

Let go

b)

Break

c)

Grab suddenly

d)

Clean

76.

Choose the correct meaning of "bolster".

a)

Criticize

b)

Support or strengthen

c)

Imitate

d)

Minimize

77.

What does the word "magnitude" mean?

a)

Confusion

b)

Great detail

c)

Greatness of size or importance

d)

Lack of interest

78.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "absurd".

a)

Reasonable

b)

Ridiculous or illogical

c)

Creative

d)

Acceptable

79.

Which of the following words is the opposite of "immutable"?

a)

Constant

b)

Fixed

c)

Changeable

d)

Stable

80.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The chef is known for his excellent ______ skills."

a)

Mortuary

b)

Aesthetic

c)

Culinary

d)

Sustenance

81.

What is the meaning of "infiltrate"?

a)

Exit

b)

Enter secretly

c)

Block

d)

Evaporate

82.

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to "simulate".

a)

Ignore

b)

Eliminate

c)

Imitate or model

d)

Create

83.

Choose the correct definition of "sustenance".

a)

Decoration

b)

Entertainment

c)

Nourishment or support

d)

Weapon

84.

Choose the antonym of "hostility".

a)

Violence

b)

Argument

c)

Friendship

d)

Threat

85.

What does "determine" most closely mean in the context of research?

a)

Assume

b)

Find out exactly

c)

Ignore

d)

Avoid

86.

What does "coalition" most likely mean?

a)

Competition

b)

Alliance or partnership

c)

Isolation

d)

Reaction

87.

Choose the word that best fits the blank: "The sound of thunder began to ______ as the storm passed."

a)

Bolster

b)

Wane

c)

Laud

d)

Snatch

88.

What does "compulsory" mean in this context: "Wearing helmets is compulsory in this area."

a)

Optional

b)

Required by law

c)

Traditional

d)

Uncommon

89.

Choose the opposite of "deterioration".

a)

Decline

b)

Improvement

c)

Collapse

d)

Erosion

90.

What does "perch" mean in this sentence: "The bird perched on the branch"?

a)

Hide

b)

Fly

c)

Rest on something high

d)

Attack

91.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The magician created the ______ of someone floating in midair."

a)

Reality

b)

Illusion

c)

Cognition

d)

Hostility

92.

Which word means “to completely surround or cover something”?

a)

Simulate

b)

Engulf

c)

Mimic

d)

Sustain

93.

Choose the correct meaning of "prophetic".

a)

Related to cooking

b)

Predicting the future

c)

Deceitful

d)

Aggressive

94.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "laud"?

a)

Criticize

b)

Praise

c)

Silence

d)

Blame

95.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The house remained ______ despite the strong winds."

a)

Erratic

b)

Concealed

c)

Immutable

d)

Hailed

96.

What is the opposite of "reactionary"?

a)

Radical or progressive

b)

Traditional

c)

Conservative

d)

Cautious

97.

Which word best describes a person who fights only for money, not ideals?

a)

Soldier

b)

Warriot

c)

Mercenary

d)

Rebel

98.

Choose the best definition of "cognition".

a)

Memory loss

b)

Mental process of knowing and understanding

c)

Illness

d)

Emotion

99.

Which word best completes the sentence: "The ______ environment made it hard for anything to grow."

a)

Arid

b)

Fatal

c)

Reciprocal

d)

Profound

100.

Choose the correct definition of "mortuary".

a)

Hospital

b)

Kitchen

c)

Funeral home or place for the dead

d)

Jail

101.

Which word means “to continue indefinitely or make something last”?

a)

Cement

b)

Bolster

c)

Perpetuate

d)

Snatch

102.

What does "plankton" refer to?

a)

fish

b)

Tiny sea creatures that drift in water

c)

sand

d)

coral

103.

Which word is opposite of "trivial"?

a)

Useless

b)

Significant

c)

Random

d)

Fast

104.

What does "blur" mean in this sentence: "Tears began to blur her vision"?

a)

Clear up

b)

Make unclear or fuzzy

c)

Focus

d)

Correct

105.

What is the meaning of "olfactory"?

a)

Related to vision

b)

Related to taste

c)

Related to smell

d)

Related to sound

106.

Choose the correct meaning of "anachronistic".

a)

Ahead of time

b)

Current

c)

Out of its historical time period

d)

Predictable

107.

Choose the best definition of "constellation".

a)

Weather pattern

b)

Group of stars or things

c)

Explosion

d)

Airplane

108.

What is the meaning of "restorative"?

a)

Harmful

b)

Healing or renewing

c)

Confusing

d)

Demanding

109.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "His comment had a ______ effect on team morale."

a)

Laudable

b)

Restorative

c)

Detrimental

d)

Arrogant