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Vocabulary Quiz 19-20

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I would never _________________________ my best friend because I will always be there when she needs me.

a)

support

b)

forsake

c)

encourage

d)

admire

2.

He tried to _________________________ his laughter, but he couldn’t help giggling.

a)

express

b)

stifle

c)

amplify

d)

share

3.

Our soccer game was cancelled because of _________________________ weather conditions.

a)

favorable

b)

adverse

c)

pleasant

d)

mild

4.

I tried to _________________________ a yawn during the boring speech because I didn’t want to seem rude to the speaker.

a)

encourage

b)

stifle

c)

express

d)

provoke

5.

Richard accused the newspaper of _________________________, claiming that it had printed lies about him.

a)

praise

b)

libel

c)

support

d)

endorsement

6.

What is the definition of the word 'Manipulate'?

a)

Influence or control someone or something (usually in an unfair manner)

b)

To create something new from scratch

c)

To destroy or damage something

d)

To ignore or neglect something

7.

What is the definition of the word 'Recede'?

a)

Move or back away

b)

Advance forward

c)

Stay still

d)

Increase in size

8.

What is the definition of the word 'Dispatch'?

a)

Send off with speed

b)

Delay in sending

c)

Receive with caution

d)

Hold back

9.

What is the definition of the word 'Adverse'?

a)

Acting against something; harmful

b)

Beneficial and supportive

c)

Neutral and indifferent

d)

Unrelated and irrelevant

10.

What is the definition of the word 'Meager'?

a)

Lacking in quantity; not enough

b)

Abundant and plentiful

c)

Rich and luxurious

d)

Full and complete

11.

What is the definition of the word 'Forsake'?

a)

Abandon; desert

b)

Embrace; welcome

c)

Support; assist

d)

Cherish; value

12.

What is the definition of the word 'Stifle'?

a)

Hold back; restrain

b)

Encourage; support

c)

Release; free

d)

Expand; grow

13.

What is the definition of the word 'Instantaneous'?

a)

Done in an instant

b)

Slow and steady

c)

Gradual over time

d)

Takes a long time

14.

What is the definition of the word 'Libel'?

a)

A published statement that is false and damages a person's reputation

b)

A type of legal document

c)

A form of verbal communication

d)

A type of contract

15.

What is the definition of the word 'Acquit'?

a)

Declare not guilty; clear someone of a criminal charge

b)

Find someone guilty of a crime

c)

Postpone a trial or legal proceeding

d)

Impose a penalty or punishment