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BRAM Vocabulary 9-12 Midterm Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "auxiliary"?

a)

Giving assistance or support; a helper, aid

b)

A large room or hall

c)

To decrease in intensity

d)

A representative or messenger

2.

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

a)

Insincere

b)

Forthright

c)

Misleading

d)

Artful

3.

What does "cubicle" refer to?

a)

A large auditorium

b)

A small room or compartment

c)

A type of labor

d)

A government representative

4.

Which word means "work that is hard and tiresome"?

a)

Envoy

b)

Escalate

c)

Drudgery

d)

Auxiliary

5.

What is an "envoy"?

a)

A type of room

b)

A representative or messenger

c)

A form of assistance

d)

A type of labor

6.

What does "escalate" mean?

a)

To decrease in intensity

b)

To remain the same

c)

To elevate; to increase in intensity

d)

To become less important

7.

What is the meaning of the word "expedient" as a noun?

a)

A means to an end

b)

A type of vehicle

c)

A form of entertainment

d)

A style of clothing

8.

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

a)

Reveal

b)

Pretend

c)

Ignore

d)

Destroy

9.

What does "flair" refer to?

a)

A type of fabric

b)

A natural quality, talent, or skill

c)

A type of food

d)

A form of exercise

10.

Which word means "causing sorrow or pain; serious"?

a)

Joyful

b)

Grievous

c)

Uplifting

d)

Comforting

11.

What is the definition of "heterogeneous"?

a)

Composed of similar kinds

b)

Composed of different kinds

c)

Composed of identical parts

d)

Composed of uniform elements

12.

What does the word "horde" mean?

a)

A small group

b)

A vast number

c)

A single entity

d)

A pair

13.

What does "impel" mean?

a)

To stop

b)

To force, drive forward

c)

To relax

d)

To hinder

14.

What is a synonym for "incredulous"?

a)

Believing

b)

Trustful

c)

Mistrustful

d)

Confident

15.

Which word means "to write or engrave; to enter a name on a list"?

a)

Erase

b)

Inscribe

c)

Obliterate

d)

Delete

16.

What is an synonym for "monologue"?

a)

Speech

b)

Soliloquy

c)

Conversation

d)

Dialogue

17.

What does "prognosis" refer to?

a)

A type of disease

b)

A medical treatment

c)

A forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation

d)

A symptom of illness

18.

Which of the following describes "rasping"?

a)

Smooth

b)

Silky

c)

Abrasive

d)

Satiny

19.

What is a synonym for "repugnant"?

a)

Pleasing

b)

Offensive

c)

Attractive

d)

Tempting

20.

What does the verb "scuttle" mean in the context of ships?

a)

To repair a ship

b)

To sink a ship by cutting holes in it

c)

To paint a ship

d)

To build a ship

21.

Which of the following is an antonym for "adept"?

a)

Masterful

b)

Proficient

c)

Clumsy

d)

Skilled

22.

What does the verb "aspire" mean?

a)

To give up

b)

To have ambitious hopes or plans

c)

To relax

d)

To descend

23.

Which word is a synonym for "bleak"?

a)

Cheerful

b)

Sunny

c)

Gloomy

d)

Promising

24.

What does the verb "chide" mean?

a)

To praise

b)

To ignore

c)

To blame

d)

To reward

25.

What is a synonym for "despicable"?

a)

Praiseworthy

b)

Commendable

c)

contemptible

d)

Meritorious

26.

Which word means "small, smaller than most others of the same type"?

a)

Gigantic

b)

Diminutive

c)

Enormous

d)

Oversized

27.

What is the antonym of "emancipate"?

a)

Set loose

b)

Unchain

c)

Enslave

d)

Unfetter

28.

Which word describes something "made or delivered on the spur of the moment"?

a)

Extemporaneous

b)

Planned

c)

Scheduled

d)

Prearranged

29.

What does "erroneous" mean?

a)

Accurate

b)

Correct

c)

Mistaken

d)

Exact

30.

What is a synonym for "impair"?

a)

Improve

b)

Strengthen

c)

Cripple

d)

Advance

31.

Which word means "not able to be defeated"?

a)

Vulnerable

b)

Invincible

c)

Surmountable

d)

Conquerable

32.

What is an antonym for "languid"?

a)

Lazy

b)

Listless

c)

Energetic

d)

Slack

33.

Which of the following describes "mire"?

a)

Dry land

b)

Wet, swampy ground

c)

Mountain peak

d)

Sandy desert

34.

What is a synonym for "obtrusive"?

a)

Reserved

b)

Deferential

c)

Conspicuous

d)

Recessed

35.

What is the meaning of the word "preamble"?

a)

An introduction to a speech or piece of writing

b)

To cause to become; to perform

c)

Rough, irregular; severe

d)

Inclined to doubt

36.

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

a)

Present

b)

Ending

c)

Smooth

d)

Believing

37.

What is the opposite of "rugged"?

a)

Smooth

b)

Rocky

c)

Messy

d)

Suspicious

38.

If someone is "skeptical," they are likely to be:

a)

Inclined to doubt

b)

Neat and tidy

c)

Short and concise

d)

Rough and irregular

39.

What does "slipshod" mean?

a)

Untidy in dress, personal habits, etc.; careless, sloppy

b)

An introduction to a speech or piece of writing

c)

To cause to become; to perform

d)

Inclined to doubt

40.

Which word is synonymous with "brevity"?

a)

Conciseness

b)

Verbosity

c)

Messy

d)

Rocky

41.

What does the word "Comport" mean?

a)

To be in agreement on every point

b)

To express much in a few words

c)

To lessen in value

d)

To tell or reveal

42.

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

a)

Verbose

b)

Succinct

c)

Immodest

d)

Enhance

43.

What is the antonym of "Demure"?

a)

Shy

b)

Sedate

c)

Bold

d)

Seemly

44.

What does "Depreciation" refer to?

a)

An increase in value

b)

A lessening in value

c)

To manage actions

d)

To make public

45.

Which word means "to lower in quality or value"?

a)

Comport

b)

Deteriorate

c)

Divulge

d)

Demure

46.

What is a synonym for "Divulge"?

a)

Conceal

b)

Enhance

c)

Disclose

d)

Comport

47.

What does the word "Enlightened" mean?

a)

Free from ignorance and false ideas

b)

To prevent by acting first

c)

To distort in such a way as to make unintelligible

d)

To shake, tremble; to trill

48.

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

a)

Hinder

b)

Clarify

c)

Supporter

d)

Advance

49.

What is the meaning of the word "Garble"?

a)

To distort in such a way as to make unintelligible

b)

To spring back, shrink

c)

To make up for, regain

d)

One who supports a cause or belief

50.

Who is a "Proponent"?

a)

One who supports a cause or belief

b)

One who distorts information

c)

One who springs back

d)

One who is unaware

51.

What does "Quaver" mean?

a)

To shake, tremble; to trill

b)

To prevent by acting first

c)

To make up for, regain

d)

To be free from ignorance

52.

Which of the following is an antonym for "Recoil"?

a)

Advance

b)

Flinch

c)

Quiver

d)

Jumble

53.

What does "Recoup" mean?

a)

To make up for, regain

b)

To distort information

c)

To shake, tremble

d)

To prevent by acting first

54.

What is the meaning of the word "reek"?

a)

An unpleasant smell

b)

A pleasant aroma

c)

A gentle breeze

d)

A loud noise

55.

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

a)

Merciful

b)

Accommodating

c)

Stern

d)

Indulgent

56.

What does the word "rivulet" refer to?

a)

A large river

b)

A small stream

c)

A mountain

d)

A valley

57.

What is the meaning of "squander"?

a)

To save money

b)

To spend foolishly

c)

To invest wisely

d)

To earn diligently

58.

Which of the following best describes "staccato"?

a)

Continuous and flowing

b)

Detached or disconnected

c)

Smooth and melodic

d)

Harmonious and rhythmic

59.

What is a "statute"?

a)

A type of sculpture

b)

A law

c)

A musical note

d)

A historical event

60.

What is the meaning of the word "appreciable"?

a)

Slight and trivial

b)

Large or important enough to be noticed

c)

Negligible and inconsequential

d)

Unimportant and minor

61.

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

a)

Democratic

b)

Lenient

c)

Dictatorial

d)

Permissive

62.

What does the verb "blanch" mean?

a)

To color or dye

b)

To make or turn pale

c)

To infuse or blush

d)

To flush or redden

63.

Which word describes an act showing contempt for something sacred?

a)

Veneration

b)

Devotion

c)

Blasphemy

d)

Respect

64.

What is the meaning of "brawny"?

a)

Slight and frail

b)

Strong and muscular

c)

Puny and weak

d)

Delicate and thin

65.

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

a)

Isolated

b)

Unplanned

c)

Cooperative

d)

Individual

66.

What is a synonym for "contend"?

a)

Yield

b)

Battle

c)

Submit

d)

Relinquish

67.

Which word means "kind, merciful"?

a)

Cruel

b)

Brutal

c)

Humane

d)

Heartless

68.

What is an antonym for "illustrious"?

a)

Eminent

b)

Renowned

c)

Celebrated

d)

Anonymous

69.

Which word is synonymous with "intolerable"?

a)

Pleasant

b)

Insufferable

c)

Pleasing

d)

Easy

70.

What does "irreverent" mean?

a)

Respectful

b)

Devout

c)

Disrespectful

d)

Pious

71.

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

a)

Easy

b)

Effortless

c)

Facile

d)

Arduous

72.

What is the meaning of the word "lithe"?

a)

Bending easily, limber

b)

Rigid, inflexible

c)

Misuse, mistreat

d)

Mild, moderate

73.

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

a)

Coddle

b)

Pamper

c)

Harm

d)

Indulge

74.

What does the word "ponder" mean?

a)

To consider carefully, reflect on

b)

To undermine or overthrow

c)

Produced by human rather than a natural process

d)

Mild, moderate

75.

Which word describes someone who intends to undermine a political system?

a)

Synthetic

b)

Subversive

c)

Temperate

d)

Lithe

76.

What is the definition of "synthetic"?

a)

Natural, genuine

b)

Mild, moderate

c)

Produced by human rather than a natural process

d)

Bending easily, limber

77.

Which of the following is an antonym for "temperate"?

a)

Composed

b)

Balanced

c)

Extreme

d)

Mellow

78.

What is a synonym for "venomous"?

a)

Harmless

b)

Innocuous

c)

Nasty

d)

Benign

79.

Which of the following is an antonym for "wily"?

a)

Tricky

b)

Artful

c)

Dense

d)

Foxy

80.

What is the meaning of "Exploit"?

a)

to make use of for personal profit

b)

to use something quickly

c)

to damage

d)

to applaud