WorksheetsMidterm Vocabulary review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What does the word "Vent" mean?
To release or express something
To hold something tightly
To create a barrier
To conceal information
What is the meaning of "Mawkish"?
Overly sentimental
Extremely happy
Very angry
Highly intelligent
What does "Parley" refer to?
A discussion or conference
A type of dance
A secret mission
A musical performance
What is a "Saga"?
A long story of heroic achievement
A short poem
A brief encounter
A simple task
What does "Quietude" mean?
A state of stillness and calm
A loud noise
A busy environment
A chaotic situation
What does "Exemplary" mean?
Serving as a desirable model
Being very ordinary
Lacking in quality
Difficult to understand
What is the meaning of "Logistics"?
The detailed coordination of a complex operation
A simple task
A random event
An artistic performance
What does "Accountable" mean?
Responsible for something
Unable to be counted
Hidden from view
Unrelated to the topic
What does "Spurn" mean?
To reject with disdain
To accept eagerly
To embrace warmly
To ignore completely
What is "Paranoia"?
An irrational fear or suspicion
A feeling of joy
A sense of calm
A state of confusion
What does "Masticate" mean?
To chew food
To swallow quickly
To drink slowly
To cook thoroughly
What does "Erudite" mean?
Having or showing great knowledge
Being very athletic
Lacking in intelligence
Being extremely wealthy
What does "Truncate" mean?
To shorten by cutting off
To lengthen or extend
To decorate elaborately
To hide or conceal
What does "Comprise" mean?
To consist of
To exclude from
To destroy completely
To misunderstand
What does "Lampoon" mean?
To publicly criticize with satire
To praise highly
To ignore completely
To support wholeheartedly
What does "Obese" mean?
Extremely overweight
Very thin
Average weight
Slightly underweight
What does "Prattle" mean?
To talk at length in a foolish way
To remain silent
To speak clearly and concisely
To sing beautifully
What is a "Stalactite"?
A formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave
A type of rock found in rivers
A plant that grows in deserts
A bird that nests in trees
What does "Respite" mean?
A short period of rest or relief
A continuous activity
A sudden increase in work
A long-term commitment
What does "Demise" mean?
Death or the end of something
A new beginning
A successful venture
A joyful celebration
What does "Terse" mean?
Sparing in the use of words
Extremely detailed
Very confusing
Highly repetitive
What does "Eloquent" mean?
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Unable to express oneself
Speaking in a monotone
Writing in a disorganized manner
What is a "Mogul"?
An important or powerful person
A small hill
A type of bird
A musical instrument
What does "Hovel" mean?
A small, squalid dwelling
A luxurious mansion
A large office building
A modern apartment
What does "Atone" mean?
To make amends
To ignore a problem
To create a conflict
To celebrate a victory
What is a "Gamin"?
A street child
A wealthy businessman
A famous artist
A skilled musician
What does "Aggrandize" mean?
To increase the power or reputation of
To reduce in size
To hide from view
To simplify a process
What does "Infamous" mean?
Well known for a bad quality
Famous for good deeds
Unknown to most people
Respected and admired
What does "Joust" mean?
A medieval sport with lances
A type of dance
A form of music
A style of painting
What does the term "Forbear" mean?
To endure or tolerate
To erase or remove
A category of artistic composition
The main events of a story
What is the meaning of "Expunge"?
To endure or tolerate
To erase or remove
A category of artistic composition
The main events of a story
What does "Genre" refer to?
To endure or tolerate
To erase or remove
A category of artistic composition
The main events of a story
What is the "Plot" of a story?
To endure or tolerate
To erase or remove
A category of artistic composition
The main events of a story
What is "Exposition" in a narrative?
Introduction of background information
The turning point of the story
The end of the story
The struggle between opposing forces
What does "Rising action" refer to in a story?
Introduction of background information
Events leading up to the climax
The end of the story
The struggle between opposing forces
What is "Falling action" in a narrative?
Introduction of background information
Events leading up to the climax
Events after the climax leading to resolution
The struggle between opposing forces
What does "Conflict" mean in a story?
Introduction of background information
The turning point of the story
The end of the story
The struggle between opposing forces
What is the "Climax" of a story?
Introduction of background information
The turning point of the story
The end of the story
The struggle between opposing forces
What does "Resolution" refer to in a narrative?
Introduction of background information
The turning point of the story
The end of the story
The struggle between opposing forces
Who is the "Protagonist" in a story?
The main character
The opposing character
The narrator
The author
Who is the "Antagonist" in a story?
The main character
The opposing character
The narrator
The author
What is a "Theme" in literature?
The main character
The central topic or idea
The setting of the story
The author's biography
What is a "Universal theme" in literature?
A theme that applies to all people
A theme specific to one culture
A theme about space exploration
A theme about historical events
A "belligerent" person is likely to be:
Peaceful
Aggressive
Friendly
Indifferent
