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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a "cowlick"?

a)

A tuft of hair in a different direction from the rest

b)

A type of hairstyle

c)

A type of hat

d)

A type of animal

2.

What does "lope" mean?

a)

Walk slowly

b)

Run easily

c)

Jump high

d)

Swim fast

3.

What is the meaning of "reckless"?

a)

Careful and cautious

b)

Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

c)

Extremely tired

d)

Very happy

4.

What does "unfathomable" mean?

a)

Easy to understand

b)

Impossible to come to understand

c)

Very deep

d)

Extremely shallow

5.

What is a "wisp"?

a)

A large amount of something

b)

A thin tuft, piece, or amount of something

c)

A type of cloud

d)

A type of plant

6.

What is a "grudge"?

a)

A feeling of happiness

b)

A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

c)

A type of game

d)

A type of food

7.

What does "rivalry" refer to?

a)

The act of cooperating

b)

The act of competing as for profit or a prize

c)

The act of sharing

d)

The act of giving up

8.

What does "sage" mean in this context?

a)

A type of plant

b)

Having wisdom that comes with experience

c)

A type of spice

d)

A type of color

9.

What does the word "glare" mean?

a)

To smile warmly

b)

To look at with a fixed or angry gaze

c)

To laugh loudly

d)

To whisper softly

10.

What is a "concession" in the context of a large business?

a)

A type of discount

b)

A small stand selling refreshments

c)

A meeting room

d)

A parking area

11.

What does "appeal" mean in the context of attractiveness?

a)

To be unattractive

b)

To be attractive to

c)

To be indifferent

d)

To be repulsive

12.

What is a "ligament"?

a)

A type of muscle

b)

A band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages

c)

A type of bone

d)

A type of joint

13.

What does "incredulous" mean?

a)

Willing to believe anything

b)

Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

c)

Easily convinced

d)

Always trusting

14.

What does "nonchalantly" mean?

a)

In a worried and anxious manner

b)

In a composed and unconcerned manner

c)

In a hurried and rushed manner

d)

In a loud and boisterous manner

15.

What does "bicker" mean?

a)

To agree on everything

b)

To argue over petty things

c)

To discuss important matters

d)

To remain silent

16.

What does "incidentally" mean?

a)

By the way

b)

On purpose

c)

Accidentally

d)

Secretly

17.

What does the word "stricken" mean?

a)

Affected by something overwhelming

b)

In an unclear way

c)

A street fight between rival groups

d)

Improperly forward or bold

18.

How is the word "vaguely" best defined?

a)

Having worldly knowledge and refinement

b)

In an unclear way

c)

A disposition to be distant

d)

Being attentive and courteous

19.

What is a "rumble"?

a)

A street fight between rival groups

b)

A difficult and contrary disposition

c)

Improperly forward or bold

d)

Affected by something overwhelming

20.

What does "gallant" mean?

a)

Being attentive and courteous like an ideal knight

b)

Having a difficult and contrary disposition

c)

A disposition to be distant

d)

Improperly forward or bold

21.

What is the meaning of "sophisticated"?

a)

Having worldly knowledge and refinement

b)

Affected by something overwhelming

c)

Improperly forward or bold

d)

A street fight between rival groups

22.

Define "aloofness."

a)

A disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner

b)

Being attentive and courteous

c)

In an unclear way

d)

Improperly forward or bold

23.

What does "sassy" mean?

a)

Improperly forward or bold

b)

Affected by something overwhelming

c)

Having a difficult and contrary disposition

d)

A street fight between rival groups

24.

What is the definition of "ornery"?

a)

Having a difficult and contrary disposition

b)

A disposition to be distant

c)

Being attentive and courteous

d)

In an unclear way

25.

What does the word "elite" mean?

a)

A group or class of persons enjoying superior status

b)

Offering little or no hope

c)

Marked by skill in deception

d)

An inferior dog or one of mixed breed

26.

How is "cunning" best defined?

a)

A feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

b)

An inferior dog or one of mixed breed

c)

Marked by skill in deception

d)

Accept as inevitable

27.

What does "resign" mean in this context?

a)

Accept as inevitable

b)

Expect, believe, or suppose

c)

Offering little or no hope

d)

Appeal or request earnestly

28.

What is a "cur"?

a)

A group or class of persons enjoying superior status

b)

An inferior dog or one of mixed breed

c)

Marked by skill in deception

d)

Offering little or no hope

29.

What is the meaning of "reckon"?

a)

Offering little or no hope

b)

Expect, believe, or suppose

c)

An inferior dog or one of mixed breed

d)

Marked by skill in deception

30.

How is "frustration" best defined?

a)

A group or class of persons enjoying superior status

b)

A feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized

c)

Appeal or request earnestly

d)

Accept as inevitable