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WorksheetsVocabulary Workshop, Level A, Unit 11 (QUIZ)
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the meaning of the word "alias"?
A nickname
A false name used to conceal identity
A place of refuge
A legal document
To "amble" means to:
Walk at a relaxed pace
Run quickly
Leap energetically
Stand still
Someone described as "burly" would likely be:
Slender and fragile
Stocky and muscular
Unkempt and dirty
Agile and swift
To "distort" something is to:
Twist it out of shape
Repair it carefully
Handle it gently
Store it securely
A "dogged" individual is:
Persistent and determined
Easily discouraged
Unreliable and lazy
Highly adaptable
If someone is "dumbfounded," they are:
Excited and joyful
Shocked and speechless
Confused and upset
Angry and defensive
The word "extinct" refers to something that:
Is in danger of disappearing
Is no longer existing
Is widespread and abundant
Is temporarily unavailable
"Grit" is best described as:
Courage and determination
A type of gravel or sand
A loud, unpleasant noise
A polished surface
The word "inevitable" means:
Unavoidable
Unexpected
Reversible
Insignificant
If something is "ingrained," it is:
Thoroughly embedded or established
Surface-level or temporary
Artificially created
Unusual or rare
The term "meteoric" implies:
Slow and steady
Sudden and spectacular
Inconsequential
Gradual and unnoticed
A "parody" is:
An imitation with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect
A serious literary work
A type of musical composition
A historical document
The word "grit" means:
Courage and determination
A type of gravel or sand
A loud, unpleasant noise
A polished surface
A "parody" of something is:
An exact copy of something
A humorous imitation
A serious criticism
A formal declaration
To "prevail" means to:
Succeed or dominate
Resist or oppose
Withdraw or retreat
Remain silent
A "relic" is:
A piece of modern art
An object from the past with historical value
A futuristic invention
A natural phenomenon
To "rend" something is to:
Tear it apart violently
Mend it carefully
Strengthen it significantly
Clean it thoroughly
To "replenish" is to:
Use up completely
Restore or refill
Remove or discard
Transform or alter
When you "rummage," you:
Search thoroughly and untidily
Organize items neatly
Purchase goods quickly
Observe from a distance
To "skimp" is to:
Overindulge
Spend sparingly or inadequately
Borrow excessively
Save responsibly
A "sleuth" is:
A detective or investigator
A type of animal
A person who gives directions
A skilled craftsman
"Vandalism" refers to:
The restoration of property
The destruction of property
The purchase of valuable items
The organization of public spaces
Which word best describes something that cannot be avoided?
Replenished
Inevitability
Ingrained
Meteoric
A strong-willed person would most likely be:
Dumbfounded
Gritty
Rummaging
Skimping
Something "ingrained" is:
Easily removed
Firmly fixed
Newly introduced
Overlooked
What is an example of "vandalism"?
Planting flowers in a public park
Painting graffiti on a historic building
Writing a parody
Restoring a relic
A "meteoric rise" means:
A slow increase
A sudden success
A disappointing failure
A temporary improvement
To "rend" a piece of fabric is to:
Dye it
Tear it violently
Stitch it
Wash it
Which word describes someone who solves mysteries?
Dogged
Sleuth
Burly
Alias
Which of these could be considered a "relic"?
A modern painting
A smartphone
An ancient artifact
A new invention
To "distort" information is to:
Present it clearly
Twist it out of true meaning
Add more details
Summarize it
If someone is "dumbfounded," they are likely:
Astonished
Relieved
Angry
Distracted
If a person "skimps" on a project, they likely:
Devote ample resources to it
Cut corners or provide minimal effort
Focus intently on every detail
Invest significantly in its success
A "parody" is most likely intended to:
Criticize through humor
Praise sincerely
Solve a problem
Inform objectively
The phrase "meteoric success" suggests that the success is:
Gradual and hard-earned
Temporary and unremarkable
Rapid and dazzling
Limited to a small scale
Which scenario best illustrates "dogged determination"?
Giving up after a few failures
Persisting despite multiple setbacks
Changing goals frequently
Avoiding risks altogether
A "relic" is often valued because it is:
Modern and innovative
Old and significant
Common and replaceable
Cheap and abundant
When the detective learned that the suspect had committed crimes under an alias, she realized she would need to search court records under more than one name.
What does alias most nearly mean as it is used in the sentence?
A nickname used only by friends
A false or assumed name
A title earned through hard work
A shortened version of a legal name
Rather than sprinting to the bus, Marcus chose to amble down the sidewalk, enjoying the warm afternoon.
What does amble suggest about how Marcus was walking?
Quickly and nervously
Slowly and casually
Loudly and clumsily
Carefully to avoid danger
Despite weeks of studying, the teacher warned that feeling nervous before the exam was inevitable.
What does inevitable most nearly mean?
Unfair but avoidable
Likely but preventable
Impossible to predict
Certain to happen
Because punctuality was deeply ingrained in her family, Maya felt uncomfortable arriving even a minute late.
What does ingrained most nearly mean in this context?
Recently learned
Easily forgotten
Deeply established
Strictly enforced
Although the storm raged for hours, clear skies eventually prevailed by morning.
What does prevailed mean in the sentence above?
Were predicted by experts
Appeared suddenly
Took control in the end
Caused serious damage
The explosion was so powerful that it rent the metal door in two.
Based on the sentence, what does rend most nearly mean?
To bend carefully
To tear violently
To cover completely
To weaken slowly
Trying to skimp on ingredients, the baker used half the sugar the recipe required—and the cake tasted bland.
What does skimp most nearly mean?
To measure carefully
To waste supplies
To use less than necessary
To substitute ingredients
Which sentence uses prevail correctly?
She prevailed her homework before dinner.
The team hoped their effort would prevail against the odds.
He prevailed the door open with force.
The dog prevailed loudly throughout the night.
