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Peak Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to be audacious?

a)

To listen to audio nonstop

b)

To be fearless and daring; bold; risk-taking

c)

To be scared; weak; cowardly

2.

What does it mean to listen to someone incredulously?

a)

You are listening in total belief and acceptance

b)

You are listening in absolute awe and wonder

c)

You are amazed by the incredible things they are saying

d)

You are listening with doubt or disbelief

3.

What does it mean to be unwavering?

a)

To be firm and determined

b)

To be untouched by the waves in the ocean, even if they are rogue

c)

To be unsure and uncertain

d)

To be frightened

4.

What does it mean to do something begrudgingly?

a)

To give or do reluctantly

b)

To do something eagerly

c)

To do something with one's full effort

d)

To do something for someone who holds a grudge against you

5.

What is the meaning of stupor?

a)

Stupidity; a foolish decision

b)

A daze; a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

c)

A feeling of guilt

6.

What does dapper mean?

a)

The final part of a play, movie or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are resolved.

b)

A brand of notebooks and other office supplies

c)

Typically a man. Neat and trim in dress appearance.

d)

Completely confused or disordered

7.

What does wherewithal mean?

a)

The branch of medicine that deals with the skeletal system (bones)

b)

To do or say something even though you don’t want to

c)

The money or other means needed for a particular purpose

d)

the process or result of becoming accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions.

8.

What does Claustrophobic mean?

a)

Irrational fear of confined spaces

b)

Estimated Time of Arrival

c)

Allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be distinctly seen

d)

A mask

9.

What does Transparent mean?

a)

Irrational fear of confined spaces

b)

Estimated Time of Arrival

c)

Allowing light to pass through so objects behind can be distinctly seen

d)

A mask

10.

What does Envious mean?

a)

Wanting something another person has

b)

Protected by a particular disease or illness

c)

Unwillingness to do something

d)

The presentation of something as being less important than it actually is

11.

What does it mean to be **gregarious**?

a)

A) To be shy and reserved

b)

B) To be fond of company; sociable

c)

C) To be aggressive and confrontational

d)

D) To be indifferent to social interactions

12.

What is the meaning of **ephemeral**?

a)

A) Lasting for a very short time

b)

B) Permanent and unchanging

c)

C) Difficult to understand

d)

D) Extremely valuable

13.

What does it mean to speak **eloquently**?

a)

A) To speak in a confusing manner

b)

B) To speak fluently and persuasively

c)

C) To speak with hesitation

d)

D) To speak in a monotone voice

14.

What is the meaning of **juxtapose**?

a)

A) To place side by side for comparison

b)

B) To separate into different parts

c)

C) To mix thoroughly

d)

D) To ignore completely

15.

What does it mean to be **meticulous**?

a)

A) To be careless and sloppy

b)

B) To be very careful and precise

c)

C) To be quick and hasty

d)

D) To be indifferent to details