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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word "elapse" most closely mean? Choose the best answer based on your understanding of the vocabulary words provided.
To extend
To pass or go by
To slow down
To repeat
Which of the following best defines "enormity"? Choose the best answer based on your understanding of the vocabulary words provided.
A small detail
A great size or scale
An act of wickedness
A feeling of joy
The term "infamy" refers to:
A state of being famous for a good reason
A state of being well-known for bad deeds
A feeling of sadness
A sense of peace
What does "prolonged" mean?
Shortened
Extended in time
Completed quickly
Made simpler
"Ignominy" can be best described as:
A state of honor
Public shame or disgrace
A feeling of happiness
A sense of accomplishment
Which of the following would be considered "sublime"?
A boring lecture
A breathtaking sunset
A messy room
A simple meal
If someone acts in a "wanton" manner, they are likely:
Careful and considerate
Reckless and unrestrained
Thoughtful and kind
Honest and trustworthy
To "subdue" someone means to:
Encourage them
Overcome or bring under control
Celebrate their achievements
A "scourge" is something that:
Brings joy
Causes great suffering or harm
Is widely accepted
Is easily forgotten
To "spurn" someone means to:
Accept them warmly
Reject or disdain them
Help them
Praise them
If a place is described as "tranquil," it is:
Noisy and chaotic
Calm and peaceful
Dark and gloomy
Busy and crowded
A "detestable" action would be one that is:
Highly praised
Desirable
Extremely disliked or loathed
Commonly accepted
To "gratify" someone means to:
Disappoint them
Satisfy their desires or needs
Confuse them
Ignore them
To "kindle" a fire means to:
Extinguish it
Start or ignite it
Observe it
Decorate it
If someone is on the "verge" of something, they are:
Far away from it
About to experience it
Completely unaware of it
In the middle of it
