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circumlocution word list

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

eradicate

a)
To partially reduce or diminish.
b)
To completely destroy or eliminate.
c)
To enhance or improve something.
d)
To ignore or overlook completely.
2.

inclination

a)

tendency , leaaning toward, urge to act

b)

indifference or detachment to something

c)

neutral stance for something

d)
disinterest or apathy
3.

malign

a)
To speak evil of; to defame.
b)
To analyze critically; to evaluate.
c)
To ignore completely; to overlook.
d)
To praise highly; to commend.
4.

poignant

a)
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
b)
causing indifference
c)
evoking a sense of joy
d)
inspiring a feeling of anger
5.

circumlocution

a)
A brief and clear explanation of a concept.
b)
The use of technical jargon to confuse the audience.
c)
A straightforward answer without any elaboration.
d)
The use of excessive words to describe something.
6.

stoic

a)
An individual who expresses their emotions openly.
b)
Someone who avoids all forms of discomfort.
c)
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings.
d)
A person who is always happy and carefree.
7.

truculent

a)
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
b)

indifferent to conflict and confusion

c)
friendly and sociable
d)

calm and peaceful in a stressfull situation

8.

compelled

a)
obliged
b)
forced
c)
required
d)
demanded
9.

circumvent

a)
To confront directly.
b)
To ignore completely.
c)
To bypass or avoid something.
d)
To complicate a situation.
10.

formidable

a)

loquacious

b)

sociabole

c)

friendly

d)

intimidating

11.

infinitesimal

a)

minute

b)

large

c)

loquacious

d)

infant

12.

unalieanable

a)

not reliable

b)

unbelievable

c)

give away freely

d)

impossible to take away

13.

unremitting

a)
constant and persistent
b)
occasional and intermittent
c)
temporary and fleeting
d)
infrequent and sporadic
14.

unimpeded

a)
blocked
b)
restricted
c)

hindered by

d)

not blocked

15.

loquacious

a)
silent
b)
reserved
c)
quiet
d)
talkative
16.

vociferous

a)
calm and peaceful
b)
soft and gentle
c)
loud and noisy
d)
quiet and reserved
17.

vindictive

a)
Seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.
b)
Displaying kindness and compassion.
c)
Having no interest in past grievances.
d)
Having a strong desire for revenge.
18.

malicious

a)
beneficial
b)
harmless
c)
innocuous
d)

evil

19.

anecdote

a)
A lengthy novel about fictional characters.
b)
A type of statistical analysis.
c)
A short, interesting story about a real incident or person.
d)
A formal speech given at a ceremony.
20.

idiosyncrasy

a)

A weird trait or behavior.

b)
A standard social norm.
c)
An unusual food preference.
d)
A common habit shared by many.
21.

behoove

a)
to be optional for someone
b)

to be necessary or good for someone

c)
to be harmful or detrimental to someone
d)
to be irrelevant or unimportant for someone
22.

indoctrinate

a)
To encourage critical thinking about beliefs.
b)
To provide a balanced view of different beliefs.
c)
To promote open discussion and debate about ideas.
d)

To brainwash someone to accept beliefs uncritically.

23.

conundrum

a)
A type of puzzle that is easy to solve.
b)

A difficult problem or decision.

c)
An obvious answer to a question.
d)
A straightforward solution to a problem.
24.

pessimist

a)
A person who always sees the bright side of things.
b)
A person who has a negative outlook on life.
c)
Someone who is indifferent to life's challenges.
d)
An individual who is overly optimistic about the future.
25.

optimist

a)
An individual who is indifferent to future outcomes.
b)
A person who is hopeful and confident about the future.
c)
Someone who avoids making decisions about their future.
d)
A person who is always pessimistic about the future.
26.

opportunist

a)

waste a chance to advance

b)

take advantage of

c)

prevent from happening

d)

go along with

27.

extrovert

a)
A person who prefers solitude and avoids social interactions.
b)
Someone who is shy and reserved in social settings.
c)
An individual who is indifferent to social situations and prefers to be alone.
d)
A person who is outgoing and socially confident.
28.

introvert

a)
A person who is outgoing and enjoys social gatherings.
b)
Someone who thrives in group activities and teamwork.
c)
A person who is reserved and prefers solitary activities.
d)
An individual who is always the center of attention.
29.

sustenance

a)

work

b)

stardom

c)
Nourishment
d)

cafeteria

30.

amicable

a)
hostile
b)
indifferent
c)
distant
d)
friendly
31.

lethargic

a)
energetic or lively
b)

sluggish or tired

c)

still and quiet

d)
active and alert
32.

obstinate

a)
stubborn
b)
compliant
c)
yielding
d)
flexible
33.

copasetic

a)
satisfactory
b)
unsatisfactory
c)

unacceptable

d)
mediocre
34.

minute

a)
hour
b)

significant

c)

large

d)

tiny

35.

halitosis

a)
Oral hygiene
b)
Fresh breath
c)
Bad breath
d)
Minty aroma
36.

desecrate

a)
To ignore the significance of a sacred place or thing.
b)
To honor a sacred place or thing with great respect.
c)
To protect a sacred place or thing from harm.
d)
To treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.
37.

expectorate

a)
To expel phlegm or saliva from the mouth.
b)
To swallow food quickly.
c)
To breathe heavily through the nose.
d)
To gargle water for oral hygiene.
38.

irate

a)
angry
b)
excited
c)
happy
d)
calm
39.

flatulate

a)
To expel gas from the digestive system.
b)
To produce sound through the vocal cords.
c)
To absorb nutrients from the stomach.
d)
To consume food quickly.
40.

desist

a)
to begin a new task
b)
to ignore a request
c)
to encourage someone to continue
d)
to stop or cease from doing something
41.

vicinity

a)
a specific location
b)
a method of transportation
c)
area near or surrounding a place
d)
a type of building
42.

eloquent

a)

be silent

b)

speak quietly

c)

speak well

d)

speak loudly

43.

nemesis

a)
A temporary setback or challenge.
b)
A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
c)
A long-standing rival or archenemy.
d)
A loyal friend or companion.
44.

pompous

a)
arrogant
b)
unassuming
c)
modest
d)
humble
45.

tawdry

a)

hard to complete

b)

late or tardy

c)

quality items

d)

cheaply made

46.

vacillate

a)
to be certain and confident
b)
to make a firm decision
c)

to waver or go back and forth

d)

to act decisively and be sure

47.

perennial

a)
Temporary plants
b)
Seasonal plants
c)
Annual plants
d)

Plants lasting forever

48.

infallible

a)

tawdry

b)

pretty or cute

c)

imperfect

d)

flawless or perfect

49.

summarize

a)
Summarize is a technique for creating complex narratives.
b)
Summarize refers to the process of expanding on ideas.
c)
Summarize means to analyze data in detail.
d)
Summarize means to provide a brief overview of main points.
50.

adamant

a)

flexible

b)
flexible
c)
submissive
d)

unflexible

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