WorksheetsWAEC ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question.
Section A: Multiple Choice
1. What does "abstain" mean?
a) To participate actively
b) To avoid or refrain from something
c) To argue forcefully
d) To agree with someone
If someone "admonishes" you, they are:
a) Praising you
b) Warning or scolding you
c) Ignoring you
d) Encouraging you
A person who is "apathetic" shows:
a) A lot of interest
b) No emotion or concern
c) Anger and frustration
d) Excitement and joy
"Belligerent" behavior is:
a) Peaceful and calm
b) Kind and gentle
c) Aggressive and hostile
d) Intelligent and thoughtful
What is the meaning of "coerce"?
a) To persuade gently
b) To force someone to do something
c) To inspire confidence
d) To offer help
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
6. The teacher had to (a) the students for talking during the test. (admonish/coerce)
Benign
a) Dangerous and harmful
b) Gentle, kind, or harmless
c) Very difficult to understand
d) Showing great enthusiasm
Exacerbate
a) To improve a situation
b) To make a problem or situation worse
c) To completely ignore a problem
d) To make something disappear
Fortuitous
a) Happening by chance or luck
b) Planned and expected
c) Carefully thought out
d) Happening due to great effort
Ostentatious
a) Simple and modest
b) Displaying wealth or knowledge in a showy way
c) Very difficult to understand
d) Making decisions quickly and effectively
Vulnerable
a) Open to harm, attack, or emotional hurt
b) Strong and protected from danger
c) Completely safe and secure
d) Not affected by anything
Meticulous
a) Paying close attention to detail
b) Ignoring small mistakes
c) Taking risks without planning
d) Speaking fluently and persuasively
