WorksheetsVocab Unit 4 Review
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the meaning of the word "affiliated"?
Associated, connected
Dissociated, unconnected
Independent, separate
Isolated, detached
What is the meaning of the word "ascertain"?
To ignore
To find out
To forget
To confuse
Which of the following is a synonym for "ascertain"?
Discover
Hide
Lose
Mislead
In the sentence "We need to ascertain what it will cost to remodel our kitchen," what does "ascertain" mean?
To guess
To find out
To ignore
To complicate
What is the definition of "attainment"?
An accomplishment, the act of achieving
A type of failure
A form of frustration
A method of defeat
Which of the following is a synonym for "attainment"?
Achievement
Failure
Defeat
Frustration
What does the verb "bequeath" mean?
To take away
To give or pass on as an inheritance
To destroy
To hide
Which of the following is a synonym for "bequeath"?
Transmit
Conceal
Abandon
Withdraw
What is the meaning of the word "cogent"?
Weak and unconvincing
Forceful and convincing
Irrelevant and off-topic
Ineffective and dull
Which of the following is a synonym for "cogent"?
Weak
Unconvincing
Persuasive
Ineffective
Which of the following is an antonym for "cogent"?
Compelling
Relevant
Weak
Convincing
What is the meaning of the word "converge"?
To move toward one point, approach nearer together
To move away from a point, separate
To remain stationary
To decrease in size
Which of the following is a synonym for "converge"?
Diverge
Unite
Separate
Scatter
In the sentence, "The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates converged on the hall to hear the keynote speaker’s address," what does "converged" mean?
Dispersed
Gathered together
Remained outside
Left the area
What is the meaning of the word "disperse"?
To gather closely
To scatter, spread far and wide
To remain stationary
To build up
Which of the following is a synonym for "disperse"?
Collect
Assemble
Break up
Congregate
Which of the following is an antonym for "disperse"?
Dispel
Spread
Congregate
Scatter
In the sentence "When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to disperse the crowd," what does "disperse" mean?
Gather the crowd
Entertain the crowd
Scatter the crowd
Ignore the crowd
What is the verb form of "esteem"?
To regard highly
A highly favorable opinion or judgment
To ignore completely
To criticize harshly
Which of the following is a synonym for the verb "esteem"?
Disdain
Respect
Contempt
Scorn
What is the noun form of "esteem"?
A highly favorable opinion or judgment
To regard highly
To criticize harshly
To ignore completely
Which of the following is an antonym for the verb "esteem"?
Honor
Revere
Disdain
Respect
What is the meaning of the word "expunge"?
To erase, obliterate, destroy
To create, build, construct
To mark, imprint, impress
To confuse, bewilder, perplex
Which of the following is an antonym for "expunge"?
Mark
Annihilate
Efface
Obliterate
In the sentence "The judge ordered the remarks expunged from the court record," what does "expunged" mean?
Added
Erased
Highlighted
Recorded
What is the definition of the word "finite"?
Having limits; lasting for a limited time
Endless; without limits
Unchanging; constant
Infinite; immeasurable
Which of the following is an antonym for "finite"?
Measurable
Bounded
Unlimited
Limited
What is the meaning of the word "invulnerable"?
Not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
Easily damaged or hurt
Open to attack
Weak and defenseless
Which of the following is a synonym for "invulnerable"?
Impregnable
Unprotected
Defenseless
Fragile
Which of the following is an antonym for "invulnerable"?
Unprotected
Impervious
Immune
Strong
In the sentence "Medieval lords did everything possible to make their castles invulnerable fortresses," what does "invulnerable" imply about the castles?
They were easily attacked
They were shielded against attack
They were poorly constructed
They were temporary structures
What is the meaning of the word "malevolent"?
Spiteful, showing ill will
Kind, benevolent
Happy, joyful
Calm, peaceful
Which of the following is a synonym for "malevolent"?
Malicious
Compassionate
Generous
Friendly
Which of the following is an antonym for "malevolent"?
Kind
Sinister
Wicked
Malicious
What is the meaning of the word "nonchalant"?
Cool and confident, unconcerned
Nervous and anxious
Excited and enthusiastic
Angry and upset
Which of the following is an antonym for "nonchalant"?
Unruffled
Blase
Agitated
Composed
In the sentence, "The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a nonchalant air," what does "nonchalant" suggest about the couple's demeanor?
They were nervous and uneasy.
They were relaxed and unconcerned.
They were angry and upset.
They were excited and enthusiastic.
What does the word "omniscient" mean?
Knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
Having limited knowledge
Being unaware of surroundings
Lacking understanding
Which of the following is a synonym for "omniscient"?
Ignorant
Unknowing
Wise
Confused
Which of the following is an antonym for "omniscient"?
All-knowing
Wise
Ignorant
Aware
What is the meaning of the word "panacea"?
A temporary solution
A remedy for all ills; cure-all
A type of medicine
A financial plan
Which of the following is a synonym for "panacea"?
Temporary fix
Specific treatment
Universal cure
Partial solution
In the sentence, "You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a panacea for all your troubles," what does "panacea" imply?
A financial burden
A complete solution
A minor inconvenience
A temporary relief
What is the meaning of the word "scrupulous"?
Exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
Careless, negligent, dishonest
Quick, hasty, and superficial
Lazy, indifferent, and apathetic
Which of the following is a synonym for "scrupulous"?
Careless
Painstaking
Dishonest
Negligent
Which of the following is an antonym for "scrupulous"?
Meticulous
Conscientious
Careless
Principled
What does the verb "skulk" mean?
To move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
To run quickly and openly
To speak loudly and clearly
To jump energetically
Which of the following is a synonym for "skulk"?
Lurk
Shout
Dance
Laugh
In the sentence "The burglar skulked in the alley," what is the burglar doing?
Moving stealthily
Singing loudly
Running quickly
Sleeping peacefully
What is the meaning of the word "supercilious"?
Proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
Friendly and approachable; showing kindness and empathy
Indifferent and uninterested; showing lack of concern
Anxious and worried; showing signs of stress
Which of the following is a synonym for "supercilious"?
Humble
Snobbish
Meek
Deferential
Which of the following is an antonym for "supercilious"?
Patronizing
Overbearing
Humble
Snobbish
What is the meaning of the word "uncanny"?
Ordinary, common
Strange, mysterious
Simple, clear
Predictable, expected
Which of the following is a synonym for "uncanny"?
Normal
Inexplicable
Boring
Usual
In the sentence "It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an uncanny skill at playing bridge," what does "uncanny" suggest about the skill?
The skill is common and expected.
The skill is strange and beyond explanation.
The skill is easy to understand.
The skill is unimportant.
