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Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

If you're golfing and dark gray clouds ominously appear, you'd better call it a day. What is the definition of ominously?

a)

In a cheerful and lighthearted manner

b)

In a threatening or foreboding manner

c)

In a casual and relaxed manner

d)

In a neutral and indifferent manner

2.

She forgot to study and was very anxious for her math exam. What is the definition of anxious?

a)

Experiencing worry or unease about something uncertain

b)

Having a strong desire to succeed in school

c)

Being calm and relaxed before a test

d)

Feeling excited about an upcoming event

3.

If the symptoms persist for more than a few days, you should call your doctor. What is the definition of persist?

a)

To appear briefly and then disappear

b)

To continue to exist or endure

c)

To change form or shape

d)

To stop existing or cease

4.

Ana was striving to get all A's this semester. What is the definition of striving?

a)

Making a small effort to achieve something

b)

Making a great effort to achieve something

c)

Avoiding challenges and difficulties

d)

Giving up on goals easily

5.

The weather is starting to improve after days of storms. What is the definition of improve?

a)

To make something worse

b)

To destroy or eliminate completely

c)

To stay the same without change

d)

To make or become better

6.

Calamitous events such as fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes often cause devastating damage. What is the definition of calamitous?

a)
Minor or trivial
b)

Beneficial or helpful

c)

Disastrous or catastrophic.

d)
Ordinary or common
7.

I can say with absolute certainty that I left my wallet on the nightstand. What is the definition of certainty?

a)

Feelings of doubt about something

b)

Being uncertain or confused

c)

The state of being sure or confident about something

d)

The act of guessing without evidence

8.

He tried to justify his behavior by saying he was pressured by his boss. What is the definition of justify?

a)

To provide reasons or explanations for an action

b)

To summarize an event

c)

To ignore the consequences of an action

d)

To deny any wrongdoing

9.

Protest, chant, yell, shout your dissent from the rooftops. What is the definition of dissent?

a)

The expression of disagreement or opposition

b)

A legal agreement

c)

A form of celebration

d)

The act of remaining silent

10.

The levees failed, and much of the city was now submerged under water. What is the definition of submerged?

a)

Partially dry and exposed to air

b)

Completely evaporated and absent from water

c)

Covered or hidden beneath water

d)

Floating on the surface of water

11.

He inherited an immense sum of money from his grandfather. What is the definition of immense?

a)

somewhat large

b)

very large or great

c)
moderately sized
d)
small or insignificant
12.

The customer tried to discredit the employee by making false accusations. What is the definition of discredit?

a)

To speak highly of to the public eye

b)

To enhance someone's reputation

c)

To provide support and encouragement

d)

To harm the reputation or credibility of someone

13.

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)

A guess made with complete certainty

b)

A statement that requires evidence to be valid

c)

A proven fact that is universally accepted

d)

A belief or statement believed to be true without proof

14.

The bird's feathers were a mosaic of brown, blue, and red. What is the definition of mosaic?

a)

A single color used to paint a surface

b)

A pattern made from a single material

c)

A combination of different colors or elements arranged to create a pattern or design

d)

A type of bird known for its singing

15.

The dad left his child at the hospital looking very forlorn and lost. What is the definition of forlorn?

a)

Confident and assured; self-reliant

b)

Calm and relaxed; at peace

c)

Joyful and excited; happy

d)

Sad and abandoned; lonely

16.

Rain is very scarce here, but the canals supply ample water for the town. What is the definition of canals?

a)

Natural rivers that flow through towns

b)

Ditches for drainage purposes

c)

Artificial waterways used to transport water

d)

Ponds used for fishing activities

17.

If the cargo moves, it may affect the aircraft's center of gravity. What is the definition of gravity?

a)

Gravity is the force of attraction between two masses

b)

Gravity is the distance between two points in space

c)

Gravity is the measure of an object's weight

d)

Gravity is the speed of an object in motion

18.

He built his habitation next to the river. What is the definition of habitation?

a)

A method of transportation

b)

A type of food or meal

c)

A place of residence or dwelling

d)

A style of clothing

19.

In front of them was an awfully huge machine containing two capsules. What is the definition of capsule?

a)

A small container or structure that encloses something

b)

A tool used on machinery

c)

A type of fruit that grows on trees

d)

A large vehicle used for space travel