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Vocabulary List

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word 'Contemptuous' means:

a)

Respectful

b)

Scornful

c)

Indifferent

d)

Curious

2.

The word 'Befuddle' means:

a)

To confuse or perplex

b)

To enlighten or clarify

c)

To entertain or amuse

d)

To ignore or neglect

3.

The word 'Bemused' means:

a)

Confused

b)

Amused

c)

Enlightened

d)

Bored

4.

The word 'Convoluted' means:

a)

Simple

b)

Complicated

c)

Straightforward

d)

Clear

5.

The word 'Diatribe' means:

a)

A lengthy and aggressive speech

b)

A type of musical instrument

c)

A peaceful and harmonious agreement

d)

A mathematical equation

6.

The word 'Dogmatic' means:

a)

Flexible and open-minded

b)

Stubbornly adhering to beliefs

c)

Playful and energetic

d)

Indifferent and uninterested

7.

The word 'Fortuitous' means:

a)

Accidental

b)

Intentional

c)

Predictable

d)

Unfortunate

8.

What is the meaning of the word 'Guffaw'?

a)

A loud and hearty laugh

b)

A type of bird

c)

A kind of dance

d)

A traditional dish

9.

The word 'Guile' means:

a)

Deceit or cunning intelligence

b)

A type of bird

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A mathematical concept

10.

The word 'Harbinger' means:

a)

A sign or warning of something to come

b)

A type of bird

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A mathematical term

11.

The word 'Impetuous' means:

a)

Careful and thoughtful

b)

Acting quickly without thought

c)

Slow and deliberate

d)

Calm and peaceful

12.

The word 'Judicious' means:

a)

Foolish

b)

Wise

c)

Careless

d)

Ignorant

13.

The word 'Languish' means:

a)

To thrive

b)

To suffer

c)

To dance

d)

To laugh

14.

The word 'Mercurial' means:

a)

Stable and unchanging

b)

Quick and changeable

c)

Heavy and slow

d)

Bright and cheerful

15.

The word 'Opaque' means:

a)

Transparent

b)

Translucent

c)

Not allowing light to pass through

d)

Clear

16.

The word 'Paucity' means:

a)

abundance

b)

scarcity

c)

wealth

d)

plenty

17.

The meaning of the word 'Physiognomy' is:

a)

The study of the physical structure of the earth

b)

The art of judging human character from facial features

c)

A branch of medicine dealing with the skin

d)

The science of plant life

18.

What is the meaning of the word 'Platitude'?

a)

A trite or banal remark

b)

A unique and original idea

c)

A complex philosophical concept

d)

A rare and valuable object

19.

The word 'Prodigy' means:

a)

A young person with exceptional qualities or abilities

b)

A type of plant

c)

An ancient artifact

d)

A mathematical equation

20.

The word 'Rectify' means:

a)

To correct or adjust

b)

To destroy or ruin

c)

To create or invent

d)

To ignore or neglect