WorksheetsLexico Quiz 1
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 18mins
To clarify her argument, she decided to ________ the potential risks involved in the project.
enumerate
numerous
numerical
numerologist
The all-embracing nature of the curriculum allows students to explore multiple disciplines and perspectives. Synonyms of “all-embracing” include:
slim, restrained
compatible, harmonious
comprehensive, holistic
municipal, borough
/ To make her point clearer, she used bold fonts to accentuate the key ideas in her presentation. Synonyms of accentuate include:
console, pacify
emphasize, underscore
swell, augment
devise, contrive
His experiences abroad helped him become ____________, allowing him to navigate different social settings with ease.
immersed
inhibited
unscathed
acculturated
Despite its _________ condition, the building held historical significance and was a target for preservation efforts.
subtle
derelict
adaptive
dubious
The team defended _____________, but the opposition was too strong.
ferociously
fervently
frantically
frenetically
After the fraud scandal, the famous singer had to make great efforts to _________ his reputation.
leverage
retrieve
salvage
reinforce
The authority seems powerless to ___________ of violence across the city after the new law was implemented.
beat the air
stem the tide
hold fire
step off the curb
If the government fails to adopt firm policies on our environment, future generations will be left with a ________ of pollution and destruction.
relic
heritage
residue
legacy
The effects of overtraining can ___________ months of hard work and detract from the athletes’ full potential.
negate
expunge
reverse
quash
The hostel was ________ because of a steady decline in visitor numbers and the need for building refurbishments.
at a pinch
under the knife
in the firing line
on the back burner
Sunday’s event was such a _________ success that organizers are keen to get the ball rolling on the next one.
flyaway
giveaway
runaway
breakaway
After her husband went into a coma, Jennifer had to postpone their wedding, miss the birth of children, abandon plans to go back to college, and _________ taking civilian jobs.
abjure
forbear
desist
forego
Graduates from medical schools are regarded as the ___________ of the crop and can work anywhere they wish.
ice
cream
peak
climax
Two integers are inserted into the list 3, 3, 8, 11, 28 to double its range. The mode and median remain unchanged. What is the maximum possible sum of the two additional numbers?
56
57
58
60
61
Which is the missing tile?
5
6
8
2
7
