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Midterm Vocabulary review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Vent" mean?

a)

To release or express something

b)

To hold something tightly

c)

To create a barrier

d)

To conceal information

2.

What is the meaning of "Mawkish"?

a)

Overly sentimental

b)

Extremely happy

c)

Very angry

d)

Highly intelligent

3.

What does "Parley" refer to?

a)

A discussion or conference

b)

A type of dance

c)

A secret mission

d)

A musical performance

4.

What is a "Saga"?

a)

A long story of heroic achievement

b)

A short poem

c)

A brief encounter

d)

A simple task

5.

What does "Quietude" mean?

a)

A state of stillness and calm

b)

A loud noise

c)

A busy environment

d)

A chaotic situation

6.

What does "Exemplary" mean?

a)

Serving as a desirable model

b)

Being very ordinary

c)

Lacking in quality

d)

Difficult to understand

7.

What is the meaning of "Logistics"?

a)

The detailed coordination of a complex operation

b)

A simple task

c)

A random event

d)

An artistic performance

8.

What does "Accountable" mean?

a)

Responsible for something

b)

Unable to be counted

c)

Hidden from view

d)

Unrelated to the topic

9.

What does "Spurn" mean?

a)

To reject with disdain

b)

To accept eagerly

c)

To embrace warmly

d)

To ignore completely

10.

What is "Paranoia"?

a)

An irrational fear or suspicion

b)

A feeling of joy

c)

A sense of calm

d)

A state of confusion

11.

What does "Masticate" mean?

a)

To chew food

b)

To swallow quickly

c)

To drink slowly

d)

To cook thoroughly

12.

What does "Erudite" mean?

a)

Having or showing great knowledge

b)

Being very athletic

c)

Lacking in intelligence

d)

Being extremely wealthy

13.

What does "Truncate" mean?

a)

To shorten by cutting off

b)

To lengthen or extend

c)

To decorate elaborately

d)

To hide or conceal

14.

What does "Comprise" mean?

a)

To consist of

b)

To exclude from

c)

To destroy completely

d)

To misunderstand

15.

What does "Lampoon" mean?

a)

To publicly criticize with satire

b)

To praise highly

c)

To ignore completely

d)

To support wholeheartedly

16.

What does "Obese" mean?

a)

Extremely overweight

b)

Very thin

c)

Average weight

d)

Slightly underweight

17.

What does "Prattle" mean?

a)

To talk at length in a foolish way

b)

To remain silent

c)

To speak clearly and concisely

d)

To sing beautifully

18.

What is a "Stalactite"?

a)

A formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave

b)

A type of rock found in rivers

c)

A plant that grows in deserts

d)

A bird that nests in trees

19.

What does "Respite" mean?

a)

A short period of rest or relief

b)

A continuous activity

c)

A sudden increase in work

d)

A long-term commitment

20.

What does "Demise" mean?

a)

Death or the end of something

b)

A new beginning

c)

A successful venture

d)

A joyful celebration

21.

What does "Terse" mean?

a)

Sparing in the use of words

b)

Extremely detailed

c)

Very confusing

d)

Highly repetitive

22.

What does "Eloquent" mean?

a)

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

b)

Unable to express oneself

c)

Speaking in a monotone

d)

Writing in a disorganized manner

23.

What is a "Mogul"?

a)

An important or powerful person

b)

A small hill

c)

A type of bird

d)

A musical instrument

24.

What does "Hovel" mean?

a)

A small, squalid dwelling

b)

A luxurious mansion

c)

A large office building

d)

A modern apartment

25.

What does "Atone" mean?

a)

To make amends

b)

To ignore a problem

c)

To create a conflict

d)

To celebrate a victory

26.

What is a "Gamin"?

a)

A street child

b)

A wealthy businessman

c)

A famous artist

d)

A skilled musician

27.

What does "Aggrandize" mean?

a)

To increase the power or reputation of

b)

To reduce in size

c)

To hide from view

d)

To simplify a process

28.

What does "Infamous" mean?

a)

Well known for a bad quality

b)

Famous for good deeds

c)

Unknown to most people

d)

Respected and admired

29.

What does "Joust" mean?

a)

A medieval sport with lances

b)

A type of dance

c)

A form of music

d)

A style of painting

30.

What does the term "Forbear" mean?

a)

To endure or tolerate

b)

To erase or remove

c)

A category of artistic composition

d)

The main events of a story

31.

What is the meaning of "Expunge"?

a)

To endure or tolerate

b)

To erase or remove

c)

A category of artistic composition

d)

The main events of a story

32.

What does "Genre" refer to?

a)

To endure or tolerate

b)

To erase or remove

c)

A category of artistic composition

d)

The main events of a story

33.

What is the "Plot" of a story?

a)

To endure or tolerate

b)

To erase or remove

c)

A category of artistic composition

d)

The main events of a story

34.

What is "Exposition" in a narrative?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

The turning point of the story

c)

The end of the story

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

35.

What does "Rising action" refer to in a story?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

Events leading up to the climax

c)

The end of the story

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

36.

What is "Falling action" in a narrative?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

Events leading up to the climax

c)

Events after the climax leading to resolution

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

37.

What does "Conflict" mean in a story?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

The turning point of the story

c)

The end of the story

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

38.

What is the "Climax" of a story?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

The turning point of the story

c)

The end of the story

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

39.

What does "Resolution" refer to in a narrative?

a)

Introduction of background information

b)

The turning point of the story

c)

The end of the story

d)

The struggle between opposing forces

40.

Who is the "Protagonist" in a story?

a)

The main character

b)

The opposing character

c)

The narrator

d)

The author

41.

Who is the "Antagonist" in a story?

a)

The main character

b)

The opposing character

c)

The narrator

d)

The author

42.

What is a "Theme" in literature?

a)

The main character

b)

The central topic or idea

c)

The setting of the story

d)

The author's biography

43.

What is a "Universal theme" in literature?

a)

A theme that applies to all people

b)

A theme specific to one culture

c)

A theme about space exploration

d)

A theme about historical events

44.
What word means clumsy, hard to hand; slow-moving
a)
circumspect 
b)
muddle
c)
cumbersome 
d)
brigand
45.

A "belligerent" person is likely to be:

a)

Peaceful

b)

Aggressive

c)

Friendly

d)

Indifferent