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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "sycophant"?

a)

Someone who uses flattery to try to get what they want from an authority figure.

b)

A person who is rebellious and independent.

c)

A leader who inspires others.

d)

Someone who is indifferent to others' opinions.

2.

Which of the following is a synonym for "pernicious"?

a)

Harmless

b)

Dangerous

c)

Kind

d)

Benevolent

3.

What does "ubiquitous" mean?

a)

Rare and scarce

b)

Appearing everywhere

c)

Hidden and secretive

d)

Unique and special

4.

What is a "non sequitur"?

a)

A logical conclusion

b)

A statement that does not logically follow a conversation’s flow

c)

A supportive comment

d)

A detailed explanation

5.

Which word is synonymous with "diatribe"?

a)

Praise

b)

Rant

c)

Discussion

d)

Compliment

6.

What is the definition of "slipshod"?

a)

Showing a lack of care or thought

b)

Wicked or criminal

c)

A person or thing that comes before another

d)

Unable to be captured or broken into

7.

Which of the following is a synonym for "nefarious"?

a)

Angelic

b)

Evil

c)

Secure

d)

Reserved

8.

What does "precursor" mean?

a)

Shy or modest

b)

Unable to be captured or broken into

c)

A person or thing that comes before another

d)

Showing a lack of care or thought

9.

Which word is an antonym of "impregnable"?

a)

Secure

b)

Vulnerable

c)

Reserved

d)

Obnoxious

10.

What is the definition of "demure"?

a)

Wicked or criminal

b)

Shy or modest

c)

Botched or sloppy

d)

A person or thing that comes before another

11.

What is the definition of "jingoistic"?

a)

Overly patriotic

b)

Unable to be soothed

c)

A natural skill

d)

Lecture at length in an aggressive way

12.

Which of the following is a synonym for "implacable"?

a)

Merciful

b)

Unyielding

c)

Weakness

d)

Prude

13.

What does "affinity" mean?

a)

A woman who flirts to get what she wants

b)

A natural skill

c)

Overly patriotic

d)

Lecture at length in an aggressive way

14.

Which word is defined as "a woman who flirts to get what she wants"?

a)

Harangue

b)

Affinity

c)

Coquette

d)

Jingoistic

15.

What is an antonym for "harangue"?

a)

Accost

b)

Discuss

c)

Tease

d)

Nationalistic

16.

What is the definition of the verb "bemoan"?

a)

To express discontent or sorrow over

b)

To celebrate or enjoy

c)

To hate or despise

d)

To bring good luck

17.

Which of the following is a synonym for "misogynist"?

a)

Feminist

b)

Chauvinist

c)

Lover

d)

Friend

18.

What does the verb "abhor" mean?

a)

To love

b)

To charm

c)

To hate

d)

To calm

19.

What is a "talisman"?

a)

An object with magical powers to bring good luck

b)

A person who hates women

c)

A state of being calm

d)

A feeling of sorrow

20.

Which word is an antonym of "placid"?

a)

Calm

b)

Agitated

c)

Lament

d)

Celebrate

21.

What is the definition of "bovine"?

a)

In the manner of a cow

b)

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

c)

Deeply remorseful for a bad action

d)

Showing great knowledge or learning

22.

Which of the following is a synonym for "facetious"?

a)

Flippant

b)

Respectful

c)

Apologetic

d)

Intelligent

23.

What does "contrite" mean?

a)

Deeply remorseful for a bad action

b)

Something that deviates from what is expected or normal

c)

In the manner of a cow

d)

Showing great knowledge or learning

24.

Which word is an antonym of "erudite"?

a)

Dumb

b)

Intelligent

c)

Apologetic

d)

Exception

25.

What is an "anomaly"?

a)

Something that deviates from what is expected or normal

b)

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

c)

Deeply remorseful for a bad action

d)

Showing great knowledge or learning

26.

What is the definition of "noxious"?

a)

Very harmful

b)

Full of energy

c)

Extremely loud

d)

Highly beneficial

27.

Which of the following is a synonym for "bilk"?

a)

Scam

b)

Earn

c)

Save

d)

Invest

28.

What does "replete" mean?

a)

Well-supplied with something

b)

Lacking in resources

c)

Completely empty

d)

Partially filled

29.

Which word means "profane talk about holy or sacred things"?

a)

Blasphemy

b)

Reverence

c)

Piety

d)

Worship

30.

What is the antonym of "absolution"?

a)

Condemnation

b)

Forgiveness

c)

Release

d)

Pardon

31.

What is the definition of "cantankerous"?

a)

Argumentative and uncooperative

b)

Happy and cheerful

c)

Calm and peaceful

d)

Kind and gentle

32.

Which of the following is a synonym for "deride"?

a)

Praise

b)

Compliment

c)

Mock

d)

Support

33.

What does "debacle" mean?

a)

Success

b)

A disaster

c)

A minor issue

d)

A celebration

34.

What is the antonym of "temerity"?

a)

Nerve

b)

Caution

c)

Boldness

d)

Rashness

35.

What is the meaning of "ennui"?

a)

Enthusiasm

b)

Excitement

c)

Dissatisfaction or exhaustion caused by boredom

d)

Joy

36.

What is the definition of the word "abstain"?

a)

To indulge in something

b)

To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something

c)

To agree to something reluctantly

d)

To publicly ridicule

37.

Which of the following is a synonym for "haughty"?

a)

Accepting

b)

Nonjudgmental

c)

Snobbish

d)

Agreeable

38.

What does "tenacious" mean?

a)

Weak and surrendering

b)

Relentless and adamant

c)

Accepting and nonjudgmental

d)

Publicly ridiculing

39.

Which word means "to accept something reluctantly but without protest"?

a)

Abstain

b)

Lampoon

c)

Acquiesce

d)

Haughty

40.

What is the antonym of "lampoon"?

a)

Mock

b)

Revere

c)

Snobbish

d)

Indulge

41.

What is the definition of "curmudgeon"?

a)

A temporary stay

b)

A bad-tempered person

c)

Fond of company

d)

To increase

42.

Which of the following is a synonym for "sojourn"?

a)

Relocation

b)

Journey

c)

Antisocial

d)

Harmless

43.

What does "gregarious" mean?

a)

Fond of company

b)

To increase

c)

Advancing in a gradual way to cause harm

d)

A bad-tempered person

44.

Which word means "to increase"?

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Sojourn

c)

Augment

d)

Insidious

45.

What is an antonym for "insidious"?

a)

Treacherous

b)

Crafty

c)

Benign

d)

Outgoing

46.

What is the definition of the verb "engender"?

a)

To destroy or ruin

b)

To cause or give rise to

c)

To hide or conceal

d)

To celebrate or honor

47.

Which of the following is a synonym for "nuance"?

a)

Opposite

b)

Distinction

c)

Open

d)

Point

48.

What does the adjective "covert" mean?

a)

Openly displayed

b)

Secret or hidden

c)

Celebrated by many

d)

A different line of thought

49.

Which word is an antonym of "renown"?

a)

Honor

b)

Glory

c)

Disgrace

d)

Distinction

50.

What is the meaning of the noun "tangent"?

a)

A completely different line of thought

b)

A subtle difference

c)

The state of being known

d)

To cause or give rise to

51.

What is the definition of the word "Kismet"?

a)

Destiny

b)

Coincidence

c)

Greed

d)

Shortsighted

52.

Which of the following is a synonym for "Exonerate"?

a)

Condemn

b)

Clear

c)

Greed

d)

Depress

53.

What does "Altruism" mean?

a)

A selfless act

b)

Shock or excite

c)

Destiny

d)

Shortsighted

54.

Which word is an antonym of "Myopic"?

a)

Shortsighted

b)

Thoughtful

c)

Jolt

d)

Serendipity

55.

What is the meaning of "Galvanize"?

a)

Remove blame

b)

A selfless act

c)

Shock or excite

d)

Destiny

56.

What is the definition of "gauche"?

a)

Lacking social grace

b)

The top of a trajectory

c)

Incapable of producing any result

d)

Tense bitterness in a relationship

57.

Which of the following is a synonym for "zenith"?

a)

Bottom

b)

Useless

c)

Peak

d)

Drama

58.

What does "futile" mean?

a)

To think deeply

b)

Incapable of producing any result

c)

Tense bitterness in a relationship

d)

Lacking social grace

59.

Which word means "to think deeply"?

a)

Ruminate

b)

Gauche

c)

Acrimony

d)

Zenith

60.

What is an antonym for "acrimony"?

a)

Tension

b)

Harmony

c)

Drama

d)

Ponder