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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

What does the word "elapse" most closely mean? Choose the best answer based on your understanding of the vocabulary words provided.

a)

To extend

b)

To pass or go by

c)

To slow down

d)

To repeat

2.

Which of the following best defines "enormity"? Choose the best answer based on your understanding of the vocabulary words provided.

a)

A small detail

b)

A great size or scale

c)

An act of wickedness

d)

A feeling of joy

3.

The term "infamy" refers to:

a)

A state of being famous for a good reason

b)

A state of being well-known for bad deeds

c)

A feeling of sadness

d)

A sense of peace

4.

What does "prolonged" mean?

a)

Shortened

b)

Extended in time

c)

Completed quickly

d)

Made simpler

5.

"Ignominy" can be best described as:

a)

A state of honor

b)

Public shame or disgrace

c)

A feeling of happiness

d)

A sense of accomplishment

6.

Which of the following would be considered "sublime"?

a)

A boring lecture

b)

A breathtaking sunset

c)

A messy room

d)

A simple meal

7.

If someone acts in a "wanton" manner, they are likely:

a)

Careful and considerate

b)

Reckless and unrestrained

c)

Thoughtful and kind

d)

Honest and trustworthy

8.

To "subdue" someone means to:

a)

Encourage them

b)

Overcome or bring under control

c)

Celebrate their achievements

9.

A "scourge" is something that:

a)

Brings joy

b)

Causes great suffering or harm

c)

Is widely accepted

d)

Is easily forgotten

10.

To "spurn" someone means to:

a)

Accept them warmly

b)

Reject or disdain them

c)

Help them

d)

Praise them

11.

If a place is described as "tranquil," it is:

a)

Noisy and chaotic

b)

Calm and peaceful

c)

Dark and gloomy

d)

Busy and crowded

12.

A "detestable" action would be one that is:

a)

Highly praised

b)

Desirable

c)

Extremely disliked or loathed

d)

Commonly accepted

13.

To "gratify" someone means to:

a)

Disappoint them

b)

Satisfy their desires or needs

c)

Confuse them

d)

Ignore them

14.

To "kindle" a fire means to:

a)

Extinguish it

b)

Start or ignite it

c)

Observe it

d)

Decorate it

15.

If someone is on the "verge" of something, they are:

a)

Far away from it

b)

About to experience it

c)

Completely unaware of it

d)

In the middle of it