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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "score" mean in the context of vocabulary?

a)

A musical composition

b)

A set of twenty

c)

A point in a game

d)

A written evaluation

2.

Which word means "of great importance"?

a)

Languished

b)

Prodigious

c)

Momentous

d)

Exalted

3.

What are "manacles"?

a)

Chains or restraints

b)

Musical instruments

c)

Types of clothing

d)

Cooking utensils

4.

What does "languished" mean?

a)

To become strong

b)

To become weak or feeble

c)

To become happy

d)

To become angry

5.

What does "sweltering" describe?

a)

Freezing cold

b)

Mild weather

c)

Suffering oppressive heat

d)

Gentle breeze

6.

What is the meaning of "interposition"?

a)

The act of creating a barrier

b)

The act of joining together

c)

The act of removing obstacles

d)

The act of celebrating

7.

What does "nullification" refer to?

a)

The act of creating

b)

The act of depriving

c)

The act of celebrating

d)

The act of building

8.

What does "exalted" mean?

a)

Elevated in rank or character

b)

Lowered in status

c)

Made ordinary

d)

Hidden from view

9.

What does "jangling" mean?

a)

Producing a harsh sound

b)

Producing a sweet melody

c)

Producing a soft whisper

d)

Producing a loud cheer

10.

What does "prodigious" mean?

a)

Small and insignificant

b)

Wonderful or marvelous

c)

Common and ordinary

d)

Dull and boring

11.

What does the word "score" mean in the context of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

a)

A musical composition

b)

A set of twenty

c)

A point in a game

d)

A written mark

12.

What is the meaning of "momentous" as used in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

a)

Of little importance

b)

Of great importance

c)

Temporary

d)

Unrelated

13.

In Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, what does "manacles" refer to?

a)

A type of clothing

b)

Handcuffs or restraints

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A type of food

14.

What does "languished" mean in the context of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

a)

To become strong

b)

To become weak or feeble

c)

To grow rapidly

d)

To shine brightly

15.

What does "sweltering" mean as used in Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech?

a)

Feeling cold

b)

Suffering oppressive heat

c)

Feeling relaxed

d)

Experiencing mild weather

16.

What does the term "interposition" mean?

a)

The act of creating a barrier

b)

The act of depriving

c)

Producing a harsh sound

d)

Wonderful or marvelous

17.

What is the meaning of "nullification"?

a)

Elevated in rank or character

b)

The act of depriving

c)

Producing a harsh sound

d)

Wonderful or marvelous

18.

What does "exalted" refer to?

a)

The act of creating a barrier

b)

Elevated in rank or character

c)

Producing a harsh sound

d)

Wonderful or marvelous

19.

What is the definition of "jangling"?

a)

The act of creating a barrier

b)

The act of depriving

c)

Producing a harsh sound

d)

Wonderful or marvelous

20.

What does "prodigious" mean?

a)

The act of creating a barrier

b)

The act of depriving

c)

Elevated in rank or character

d)

Wonderful or marvelous