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Vocabulary Practice Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the word "Boast" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

To praise or glorify excessively

b)

To show off or speak with pride

c)

To rid of impurities

2.

Match the word "Elicit" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

To imitate or mimic

b)

To draw out a response or reaction

c)

To feel disinterested or lacking enthusiasm

3.

Match the word "Epitome" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

A typical or ideal example

b)

To cleanse or remove harmful elements

c)

A false or misleading suggestion

4.

Match the word "Exhort" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

To forcefully encourage or urge

b)

To surpass or go beyond

c)

To gather and carry off by force

5.

Match the word "Ingratiate" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

To gain favor through deliberate effort

b)

To inspire or urge someone

c)

To take advantage of by deception

6.

Match the word "Innuendo" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

A hidden or subtle hint

b)

Praised for one's achievements

c)

To cause to twist or bend

7.

Match the word "Intrinsic" with its correct definition or synonym.

a)

Necessary or essential in nature

b)

To relieve or comfort

c)

To ruin or spoil

8.

Jaded

a)

To move forward or excel

b)

Overly tired, bored, or worn out

c)

To force someone to act

9.

Loathsome

a)

Deeply unpleasant or disgusting

b)

To enjoy or take great pleasure in

c)

The compensation for a wrong or injury

10.

Laud

a)

To praise highly

b)

To bring comfort during a difficult time

c)

An accomplished skill or talent

11.

Plunder

a)

To steal goods by force

b)

To stimulate or imitate

c)

To surpass or exceed expectations

12.

Prowess

a)

An indirect remark

b)

A skilled or superior ability

c)

To purge or eliminate

13.

Purge

a)

To show off

b)

To cleanse or get rid of unwanted elements

c)

To draw out a response

14.

Relish

a)

To enjoy greatly

b)

To cleanse or purify

c)

To gain approval or acceptance

15.

Reparation

a)

To hint indirectly

b)

Compensation for wrongdoing or injury

c)

To gain favor with someone

16.

Simulate

a)

To hint or make an indirect comment

b)

To imitate or pretend

c)

To surpass or go beyond

17.

Solace

a)

To gain favor through flattery

b)

Comfort in a time of distress

c)

The act of stealing by force

18.

Surmise

a)

To draw out a response

b)

To go beyond in achievement

c)

To suppose something without definite proof

19.

Transcend

a)

To exceed in skill

b)

To surpass or go beyond

c)

To cause twisting or bending

20.

Writhing

a)

Making twisting or squirming movements

b)

To steal or rob

c)

To comfort in times of distress

21.

His __________ in battle earned him great respect among his peers.

a)

valor

b)

cowardice

c)

indifference

d)

hesitation

22.

She couldn’t help but __________ in the praise she received after the performance.

a)

bask

b)

hide

c)

ignore

d)

reject

23.

The principal __________ the students to work hard and stay focused on their goals.

a)

urged

b)

ignored

c)

discouraged

d)

confused

24.

He felt __________ after years of working the same job without change or challenge.

a)

stagnant

b)

excited

c)

fulfilled

d)

energized

25.

The soldiers were accused of __________ villages during the war.

a)

pillaging

b)

building

c)

protecting

d)

visiting

26.

After the argument, she sought __________ in the company of her best friend.

a)

solace

b)

confusion

c)

chaos

d)

distress

27.

The journalist’s article was filled with __________ that hinted at corruption without stating it outright.

a)

innuendos

b)

facts

c)

statistics

d)

evidence

28.

They worked hard to make __________ for the damage they caused.

a)

amends

b)

repairs

c)

adjustments

d)

changes

29.

His story __________ a lot of sympathy from the audience.

a)

elicited

b)

ignored

c)

dismissed

d)

overlooked

30.

The company tried to __________ the new technology to improve their systems.

a)

integrate

b)

segregate

c)

eliminate

d)

complicate

31.

Her actions were an __________ of selflessness, as she always put others before herself.

a)

embodiment

b)

example

c)

reflection

d)

illustration

32.

The criminal found himself __________ in pain as he struggled against the handcuffs.

a)

writhing

b)

laughing

c)

sleeping

d)

singing

33.

The speech was meant to __________ the achievements of the team.

a)

highlight

b)

ignore

c)

undermine

d)

overlook

34.

Despite the challenges, she managed to __________ the difficulties and succeed.

a)

overcome

b)

ignore

c)

avoid

d)

dismiss

35.

His behavior was so __________ that no one wanted to associate with him.

a)

obnoxious

b)

pleasant

c)

charming

d)

friendly

36.

She tried to __________ herself with the new manager by constantly offering compliments.

a)

ingratiate

b)

alienate

c)

isolate

d)

displease

37.

We could only __________ what might have caused the sudden blackout.

a)

speculate

b)

assume

c)

ignore

d)

forget

38.

His actions __________ the team's expectations, leading them to victory.

a)

exceeded

b)

met

c)

fell short of

d)

matched

39.

They needed to __________ the system of any bugs before launching it.

a)

purge

b)

fill

c)

ignore

d)

complicate

40.

He couldn’t help but __________ about his recent promotion, telling everyone who would listen.

a)

boast

b)

whisper

c)

complain

d)

ignore

41.

Choose the word that is the opposite (antonym) of the following: Laud

a)

Condemn

b)

Encourage

c)

Praise

42.

Choose the word that is the opposite (antonym) of the following: Loathsome

a)

Disgusting

b)

Pleasant

c)

Encouraging

43.

Choose the word that is the opposite (antonym) of the following: Relish

a)

Avoid

b)

Detest

c)

Enjoy

44.

Choose the word that is the opposite (antonym) of the following: Transcend

a)

Surpass

b)

Limit

c)

Equal

45.

Choose the word that is the opposite (antonym) of the following: Purge

a)

Cleanse

b)

Retain

c)

Remove

46.

Choose the word that is the same or closest in meaning (synonym) to the following: Prowess

a)

Courage

b)

Talent

c)

Weakness

47.

Choose the word that is the same or closest in meaning (synonym) to the following: Ingratiate

a)

Alienate

b)

Flatter

c)

Exclude

48.

Innuendo

a)

Hint

b)

Direct Statement

c)

Declaration

49.

Jaded

a)

Energized

b)

Enthusiastic

c)

Worn out

50.

Exhort

a)

Discourage

b)

Urge

c)

Warn