WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz 19-20
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
I would never _________________________ my best friend because I will always be there when she needs me.
support
forsake
encourage
admire
He tried to _________________________ his laughter, but he couldn’t help giggling.
express
stifle
amplify
share
Our soccer game was cancelled because of _________________________ weather conditions.
favorable
adverse
pleasant
mild
I tried to _________________________ a yawn during the boring speech because I didn’t want to seem rude to the speaker.
encourage
stifle
express
provoke
Richard accused the newspaper of _________________________, claiming that it had printed lies about him.
praise
libel
support
endorsement
What is the definition of the word 'Manipulate'?
Influence or control someone or something (usually in an unfair manner)
To create something new from scratch
To destroy or damage something
To ignore or neglect something
What is the definition of the word 'Recede'?
Move or back away
Advance forward
Stay still
Increase in size
What is the definition of the word 'Dispatch'?
Send off with speed
Delay in sending
Receive with caution
Hold back
What is the definition of the word 'Adverse'?
Acting against something; harmful
Beneficial and supportive
Neutral and indifferent
Unrelated and irrelevant
What is the definition of the word 'Meager'?
Lacking in quantity; not enough
Abundant and plentiful
Rich and luxurious
Full and complete
What is the definition of the word 'Forsake'?
Abandon; desert
Embrace; welcome
Support; assist
Cherish; value
What is the definition of the word 'Stifle'?
Hold back; restrain
Encourage; support
Release; free
Expand; grow
What is the definition of the word 'Instantaneous'?
Done in an instant
Slow and steady
Gradual over time
Takes a long time
What is the definition of the word 'Libel'?
A published statement that is false and damages a person's reputation
A type of legal document
A form of verbal communication
A type of contract
What is the definition of the word 'Acquit'?
Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge
Find someone guilty of a crime
Postpone a trial or legal proceeding
Impose a penalty or punishment
