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WorksheetsUnit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
If you're golfing and dark gray clouds ominously appear, you'd better call it a day. What is the definition of ominously?
In a cheerful and lighthearted manner
In a threatening or foreboding manner
In a casual and relaxed manner
In a neutral and indifferent manner
She forgot to study and was very anxious for her math exam. What is the definition of anxious?
Experiencing worry or unease about something uncertain
Having a strong desire to succeed in school
Being calm and relaxed before a test
Feeling excited about an upcoming event
If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, you should call your doctor. What is the definition of persist?
To appear briefly and then disappear
To continue to exist or endure
To change form or shape
To stop existing or cease
Ana was striving to get all A's this semester. What is the definition of striving?
Making a small effort to achieve something
Making a great effort to achieve something
Avoiding challenges and difficulties
Giving up on goals easily
The weather is starting to improve after days of storms. What is the definition of improve?
To make something worse
To destroy or eliminate completely
To stay the same without change
To make or become better
Calamitous events such as fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes often cause devastating damage. What is the definition of calamitous?
Beneficial or helpful
Disastrous or catastrophic.
I can say with absolute certainty that I left my wallet on the nightstand. What is the definition of certainty?
Feelings of doubt about something
Being uncertain or confused
The state of being sure or confident about something
The act of guessing without evidence
He tried to justify his behavior by saying he was pressured by his boss. What is the definition of justify?
To provide reasons or explanations for an action
To summarize an event
To ignore the consequences of an action
To deny any wrongdoing
Protest, chant, yell, shout your dissent from the rooftops. What is the definition of dissent?
The expression of disagreement or opposition
A legal agreement
A form of celebration
The act of remaining silent
The levees failed, and much of the city was now submerged under water. What is the definition of submerged?
Partially dry and exposed to air
Completely evaporated and absent from water
Covered or hidden beneath water
Floating on the surface of water
He inherited an immense sum of money from his grandfather. What is the definition of immense?
somewhat large
very large or great
The customer tried to discredit the employee by making false accusations. What is the definition of discredit?
To speak highly of to the public eye
To enhance someone's reputation
To provide support and encouragement
To harm the reputation or credibility of someone
She made the assumption that I was able to hang out this weekend, but I had a birthday party to attend. What is the definition of assumption?
A guess made with complete certainty
A statement that requires evidence to be valid
A proven fact that is universally accepted
A belief or statement believed to be true without proof
The bird's feathers were a mosaic of brown, blue, and red. What is the definition of mosaic?
A single color used to paint a surface
A pattern made from a single material
A combination of different colors or elements arranged to create a pattern or design
A type of bird known for its singing
The dad left his child at the hospital looking very forlorn and lost. What is the definition of forlorn?
Confident and assured; self-reliant
Calm and relaxed; at peace
Joyful and excited; happy
Sad and abandoned; lonely
Rain is very scarce here, but the canals supply ample water for the town. What is the definition of canals?
Natural rivers that flow through towns
Ditches for drainage purposes
Artificial waterways used to transport water
Ponds used for fishing activities
If the cargo moves, it may affect the aircraft's center of gravity. What is the definition of gravity?
Gravity is the force of attraction between two masses
Gravity is the distance between two points in space
Gravity is the measure of an object's weight
Gravity is the speed of an object in motion
He built his habitation next to the river. What is the definition of habitation?
A method of transportation
A type of food or meal
A place of residence or dwelling
A style of clothing
In front of them was an awfully huge machine containing two capsules. What is the definition of capsule?
A small container or structure that encloses something
A tool used on machinery
A type of fruit that grows on trees
A large vehicle used for space travel
