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Vocabulary 3 Assignment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a SYNONYM for "conundrum" ?

a)

noise

b)

response

c)

puzzle

d)

solution

2.

Zoe and Maya were stargazing one night, and Zoe asked, "What is the definition of 'cosmos'?"

a)

a small community

b)

the universe

c)

dark, empty space

d)

the sun and moon

3.

During the school play, Evelyn was praised for her excellent "countenance" on stage. What does "countenance" refer to?

a)

A type of dance

b)

A facial expression or bearing

c)

A costume

d)

Singing

4.

What is a "covenant"?

a)

A type of food

b)

A solemn pledge or contract

c)

A musical composition

d)

A historical event

5.

What does "crescendo" mean?

a)

Decrease in volume or sound

b)

Increase in volume or sound

c)

A growth spurt

d)

A musical selection

6.

Elijah is participating in a science fair. What do the judges consider when judging the projects?

a)

the encomium

b)

the criterion

c)

a covenant

d)

an epigram

7.

Evelyn felt a deep sense of "despondency" after not getting the job she had hoped for. What does "despondency" mean in this context?

a)

loss of hope

b)

achievement

c)

happiness

d)

drama

8.

Emma was reading a mystery novel and was curious about the "denouement" of the story. What does "denouement" mean?

a)

the beginning of a story

b)

the unfolding of a plot or situation

c)

the publisher

d)

the central idea

9.

In the bustling city of New York, who would be considered a "denizen"?

a)

a skyscraper

b)

a citizen

c)

an actor

d)

a sightseer

10.

What is a "dilettante"?

a)

A professional artist

b)

Someone who dabbles

c)

A type of food

d)

A kitchen tool

11.

In a school debate, Kai argued that the "elite" in society often have more influence over political decisions. What does "elite" refer to in this context?

a)

members of the working class

b)

a socially superior group

c)

a group of musicians

d)

people who work in courts

12.

Which of the following is a SYNONYM for "encomium"?

a)

document

b)

tribute

c)

criticism

d)

facial expression

13.

What does "epigram" mean?

a)

An intial

b)

A short, witty saying

c)

A funny person

d)

A long, complimentary speech

14.

Sophia and Mia were discussing the phenomenon that occurs when the sun's position causes day and night to be of equal length. What is this phenomenon called?

a)

covenant

b)

equinox

c)

epigram

d)

cosmos

15.

What does "extrovert" mean?

a)

A person who is shy

b)

A person who is outgoing

c)

A person who is afraid of crowds

d)

A person who is intelligent

16.

Cesar knew he had to hit the books if he expected to pass algebra. This idiom means...

a)

to study

b)

to become violent

c)

to give up

d)

ask for help

17.

Whenever we got into trouble, my mother's rule of thumb was to have us start the story at the beginning.

a)

punishment

b)

physical reaction

c)

general rule

d)

legal advice

18.

Pronunciation: CALM

a)

KALLM

b)

KAHM

c)

KAH-lum

d)

kuhl-MUH

19.

Pronunciation: BROOCH

a)

BRUSH

b)

buh-ROOSH

c)

BROHCH

d)

BROOSH

20.

Match the following words to their ANTONYMS

a)

dilettante

1.

professional

b)

extroverted

2.

shy

c)

denouement

3.

exposition

d)

elite

4.

common