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Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

AMBIVALENT

a)

A state of complete indifference.

b)

Only having positive feelings.

c)

Having mixed feelings.

d)

Feeling completely certain or decided.

2.

ANOMALY and ATYPICAL

a)

An expected outcome or result.

b)

Something that fits perfectly into a pattern.

c)

Something unusual or different from the norm.

d)

A repetition of a common occurrence.

3.

SARCASTIC, SARDONIC, SNIDE

a)

Offering genuine praise.

b)

Mocking or teasing in a mean way.

c)

Speaking in a polite and respectful manner.

d)

Complimenting someone with sincerity.

4.

DEARTH and PAUCITY

a)

An abundance or plenty.

b)

A surplus or excess of something.

c)

An average amount.

d)

A lack of something.

5.

PRATTLE

a)

To remain silent or avoid speaking.

b)

To give a detailed, thoughtful speech.

c)

To talk a lot without saying much.

d)

To speak in a deep and meaningful manner.

6.

WRY and DROLL

a)

Humor that is offensive or hurtful.

b)

Clever and dry humor.

c)

Humor that is childish or immature.

d)

Humor that is overly dramatic or exaggerated.

7.

UNCONVENTIONAL and UNORTHODOX

a)

Strictly adhering to established norms.

b)

Not usual or traditional.

c)

Lacking imagination or creativity.

d)

Following the usual or traditional way.

8.

PAINSTAKING, METICULOUS, EXACTING

a)

Only focusing on the general outcome, not specifics.

b)

Very careful and detailed.

c)

Being careless and sloppy with tasks.

d)

Doing something quickly without attention to detail.

9.

AUDACIOUS

a)

Acting in a cautious and conservative manner.

b)

Very bold or daring.

c)

Showing a lack of interest in taking risks.

d)

Being fearful and hesitant.

10.

INDIFFERENT and APATHETIC

a)

Actively involved in emotional responses.

b)

Not interested or caring.

c)

Having a strong opinion about everything.

d)

Being deeply passionate and caring.

11.

DIFFIDENT

a)

Easily angered or irritated.

b)

Shy or lacking confidence.

c)

Constantly boasting about oneself.

d)

Overly confident and outspoken.

12.

PRAGMATIC

a)

Only interested in abstract ideas.

b)

Practical and realistic.

c)

Focusing solely on emotions rather than logic.

d)

Idealistic and theoretical.

13.

EVOCATION

a)

A logical explanation of an event.

b)

Bringing something to mind, often imaginatively.

c)

Making something disappear.

d)

A physical manifestation of an idea.

14.

PRESUMPTUOUS

a)

Acting with excessive caution or restraint.

b)

Overly bold or arrogant.

c)

Lacking any sense of self-confidence.

d)

Being overly humble or submissive.

15.

RECALCITRANT and OBDURATE

a)

Always eager to follow orders without question.

b)

Willing to compromise and change opinions.

c)

Easily influenced by others' opinions.

d)

Very stubborn and unwilling to change.

16.

BOON

a)

A harmful thing that causes trouble.

b)

Something that brings harm or negativity.

c)

A helpful thing.

d)

An ordinary or mundane event.

17.

BANE

a)

A source of happiness and joy.

b)

A neutral or indifferent force.

c)

A cause of trouble or harm.

d)

Something that provides positive effects.

18.

CLANDESTINE and SURREPTITIOUS

a)

A planned and announced action.

b)

Done openly with no attempt to hide.

c)

Done in secret.

d)

A public display of behavior.

19.

AFFABLE, AMIABLE, GENIAL, GREGARIOUS

a)

Mean-spirited and aggressive.

b)

Friendly and pleasant.

c)

Cold, aloof, and unfriendly.

d)

Shy and introverted.

20.

AUSTERE

a)

Highly decorated and ornate.

b)

Luxurious and extravagant.

c)

Excessively emotional or dramatic.

d)

Simple or plain.

21.

AUSTERITY

a)

A state of extreme comfort and excess.

b)

Strict or limited living.

c)

A carefree and spontaneous lifestyle.

d)

Overindulgence in material goods.

22.

ALTRUISTIC

a)

Only caring about one's own needs.

b)

Refusing to help others under any circumstances.

c)

Putting others before yourself.

d)

Being selfish and self-centered.

23.

AMBIGUOUS

a)

Clear and straightforward.

b)

Having one specific, well-defined meaning.

c)

Unclear or having more than one meaning.

d)

Completely irrelevant or unimportant.

24.

UPBRAID, REPROACH, CASTIGATE

a)

To praise or compliment.

b)

To criticize or scold.

c)

To show admiration or respect.

d)

To completely ignore or avoid someone.

25.

NOSTALGIA

a)

A desire to forget the past.

b)

Longing for the past.

c)

Disinterest in past experiences.

d)

Feeling excited for future events.

26.

CONJECTURE and SUPPOSITION

a)

A fact or proven truth.

b)

A detailed and accurate conclusion.

c)

A guess based on little evidence.

d)

A decision based on thorough research.

27.

OBSOLETE, ARCHAIC, ANTIQUATED

a)

New and cutting-edge.

b)

Modern and up-to-date.

c)

No longer in use or outdated.

d)

Widely used and in demand.

28.

AUSPICIOUS and PROPITIOUS

a)

Indicating failure or misfortune.

b)

Suggesting potential obstacles.

c)

Showing signs of success.

d)

Uncertain or undecided.

29.

MOROSE and DESPONDENT

a)

Excited and full of energy.

b)

Very sad or hopeless.

c)

Calm and indifferent.

d)

Extremely cheerful and optimistic.

30.

IMPASSE

a)

A successful resolution to a conflict.

b)

An agreement or consensus.

c)

A breakthrough or major progress.

d)

A situation with no solution.

31.

ANACHRONISM

a)

A perfectly timely event.

b)

Something out of its proper time period.

c)

A recent or current trend.

d)

A modern and up-to-date idea or practice.

32.

BELIE

a)

To confirm the truth of something.

b)

To provide accurate and truthful information.

c)

To give a false impression.

d)

To make something clear and obvious.

33.

MITIGATE, MOLLIFY, ASSUAGE, ALLEVIATE

a)

to ignore completely

b)

to create more problems

c)

to ease, relieve, or lessen

d)

to make worse

34.

COVET

a)

to feel indifferent

b)

to reject something

c)

to strongly desire or crave

d)

to give something away

35.

ANTITHESIS, ANTITHETICAL, ANTIPODAL

a)

not connected at all

b)

almost the same

c)

slightly related

d)

direct opposite

36.

PROTOTYPE

a)

a final version

b)

something old and broken

c)

an original model

d)

a fake copy

37.

ALOOF

a)

deeply emotional

b)

detached or reserved

c)

overly excited

d)

outgoing and friendly

38.

TRITE, HACKNEYED, PEDESTRIAN, PLATITUDINOUS, BANAL, INSIPID

a)

very rare

b)

commonplace

c)

highly creative

d)

unique and original

39.

ANTECEDENT, FORERUNNER, PRECURSOR

a)

an unrelated incident

b)

a future occurrence

c)

a simultaneous event

d)

a preceding event

40.

PLAUSIBLE

a)

impossible

b)

believable

c)

ridiculous

d)

completely unrealistic

41.

IMPLAUSIBLE

a)

believable with evidence

b)

somewhat reasonable

c)

not believable

d)

highly plausible

42.

PRUDENT

a)

careful or cautious

b)

careless

c)

reckless

d)

overly confident

43.

AESTHETIC

a)

a focus on practicality only

b)

an appreciation of what is beautiful or attractive

c)

an obsession with plain things

d)

a lack of interest in beauty

44.

PARADOX

a)

A false statement

b)

A question with no answer

c)

A fact that is always true

d)

A seeming contradiction that expresses a truth

45.

ENIGMATIC and INSCRUTABLE

a)

Ordinary or boring

b)

Mysterious or baffling

c)

Easy to understand

d)

Open and clear

46.

ACQUIESCE

a)

To resist strongly

b)

To comply or agree without protest

c)

To refuse

d)

To argue persistently

47.

NAIVE, GULLIBLE, CREDULOUS

a)

Always suspicious

b)

Easily believes others

c)

Highly experienced

d)

Very clever

48.

AUTONOMOUS

a)

Controlled by others

b)

Constantly seeking approval

c)

Independent or self-governing

d)

Reliant on external support

49.

FUTILE

a)

Practical and achievable

b)

Doomed to failure or pointless

c)

Certain to succeed

d)

Likely to improve

50.

INDIGENOUS and ENDEMIC

a)

Found everywhere

b)

Created artificially

c)

Imported or foreign

d)

Native to an area

51.
UBIQUITOUS and PREVALENT
a)
Everywhere or widespread
b)
Limited to one place
c)
Rarely seen
d)
Unknown
52.
PANDEMIC
a)
A widespread epidemic
b)
A small, localized illness
c)
A long-lasting disease
d)
A rare occurrence
53.
FORTITUDE
a)
Strength of mind or courage
b)
Physical strength
c)
A lack of determination
d)
Carelessness
54.
DIMINUTIVE
a)
Very small
b)
Extremely large
c)
Medium in size
d)
Of average importance
55.
TRIVIAL and MINUTIAE
a)
Minor, everyday details
b)
Major or significant events
c)
Complicated concepts
d)
Extraordinary or unique features
56.
EXHORT
a)
To strongly encourage
b)
To scold
c)
To prohibit
d)
To completely ignore
57.
ANTIPATHY, ANIMOSITY, RANCOR
a)
Strong dislike
b)
Deep affection
c)
Mild interest
d)
Neutral opinion
58.
DIGRESS
a)
To depart from a subject
b)
To stay focused on a subject
c)
To finish discussing a topic
d)
To summarize the main point
59.
TENACIOUS
a)
Showing great determination
b)
Easily giving up
c)
Uninterested or indifferent
d)
Lacking focus
60.
INDULGENT
a)
Overly tolerant
b)
Very strict
c)
Completely careless
d)
Balanced and fair
61.
POLARIZE and DIVISIVE
a)
To break into opposing factions
b)
To unify people
c)
To create harmony
d)
To strengthen teamwork
62.
NEBULOUS
a)
Vague or lacking a fully developed form
b)
Clearly defined
c)
Fully detailed
d)
Obvious and easy to understand
63.
ANALOGY and ANALOGOUS
a)
A similarity or likeness
b)
A complete difference
c)
A clear contradiction
d)
An original creation
64.
FLEETING and EPHEMERAL
a)
Very brief or short-lived
b)
Permanent
c)
Long-lasting
d)
Timeless
65.
PENCHANT and PREDILECTION
a)
A preference for something
b)
Dislike for something
c)
Complete disinterest
d)
Unawareness
66.
CAPRICIOUS and MERCURIAL
a)
Fickle or constantly shifting moods
b)
Steady and reliable
c)
Completely focused
d)
Calm and collected
67.
BOORISH, UNCOUTH, CRASS
a)
Vulgar or crude
b)
Polite and refined
c)
Sophisticated
d)
Well-mannered
68.
INDIGNANT
a)
Outrage at something unjust
b)
Indifference to unfairness
c)
Joy in response to fairness
d)
Calm acceptance of a situation
69.
INNUENDO
a)
A veiled reference
b)
A direct statement
c)
A well-known fact
d)
An obvious remark
70.
THWART and STYMIE
a)
To stop or frustrate
b)
To assist
c)
To encourage progress
d)
To allow
71.
ADROIT, DEFT, ADEPT, DEXTEROUS
a)
Skillful
b)
Clumsy
c)
Untrained
d)
Inexperienced
72.
ADMONISH
a)
To earnestly caution
b)
To praise
c)
To encourage recklessly
d)
To disregard warnings
73.
INCONTROVERTIBLE
a)
Cannot be disputed
b)
Related to arguments
c)
Open to debate
d)
Unclear or vague
74.
VORACIOUS and RAVENOUS
a)
Very hungry
b)
Small in size
c)
Disliking food
d)
Full or satisfied
75.
CALLOUS
a)
Not caring about others
b)
Being overly emotional
c)
Caring deeply
d)
Always cheerful
76.
INTREPID and UNDAUNTED
a)
Very brave
b)
Feeling scared
c)
Hesitant or unsure
d)
Easily worried
77.
NONCHALANT
a)
Casually indifferent
b)
Extremely passionate
c)
Easily offended
d)
Full of excitement
78.
CONVOLUTED
a)
Complex
b)
Easy to follow
c)
Straightforward
d)
Very large
79.
ITINERANT
a)
Always moving
b)
Staying in one place
c)
Very fast
d)
Preferring solitude
80.
POIGNANT
a)
Deeply emotional
b)
Not caring about feelings
c)
Extremely boring
d)
Funny and lighthearted
81.
IMPETUS
a)
A motivating force
b)
Something that slows down
c)
A lack of interest
d)
A calm and steady action
82.
BUCOLIC, RUSTIC, PASTORAL
a)
Simple country life
b)
Very modern
c)
Overcrowded
d)
Urban and busy
83.
EQUANIMITY and UNFLAPPABLE
a)
Calm and composed
b)
Frequently upset
c)
Nervous and anxious
d)
Easily excited
84.
PANACHE, VERVE, FLAMBOYANT
a)
Stylish and full of energy
b)
Lacking confidence
c)
Quiet and shy
d)
Overly serious
85.
PROVOCATIVE
a)
Causes discussion
b)
Avoids attention
c)
Easy to understand
d)
Unimportant or boring
86.
PLACID and SERENE
a)
Peaceful
b)
Loud and chaotic
c)
Full of arguments
d)
Always changing
87.
FORTUITOUS
a)
Happening by chance
b)
Planned carefully
c)
Always a mistake
d)
Controlled by rules
88.
DISPEL
a)
To scatter or clear away
b)
To gather together
c)
To hold tightly
d)
To make worse
89.
AMALGAM
a)
a mixture
b)
only one element
c)
a solid form
d)
a liquid
90.
VIABLE and FEASIBLE
a)
possible
b)
always easy
c)
definitely happening
d)
unnecessary
91.
ANGUISH
a)
great pain
b)
slight discomfort
c)
happiness
d)
curiosity
92.
INTEMPERATE
a)
lacking restraint
b)
very controlled
c)
joyful
d)
disciplined
93.
TEMPERATE
a)
showing moderation
b)
uncontrolled
c)
unfeeling
d)
highly emotional
94.
SUPERFICIAL
a)
shallow
b)
deep
c)
thoughtful
d)
serious
95.
LAUD, EXTOL, TOUT, ACCLAIM
a)
to praise
b)
to criticize
c)
to complain
d)
to ignore
96.
DISMISSIVE
a)
rejecting
b)
welcoming
c)
celebrating
d)
understanding
97.
DISPARAGE
a)
to belittle
b)
to praise
c)
to assist
d)
to equalize
98.
POMPOUS
a)
overly self-important
b)
humble
c)
quiet
d)
friendly
99.
CRYPTIC
a)
mysterious
b)
clear
c)
easy to understand
d)
funny
100.
SUBTLE
a)
slight or gradual
b)
obvious
c)
fast
d)
very dramatic
101.
DISPARITY
a)
an inequality
b)
equality
c)
similarity
d)
a fair balance
102.
CURTAIL
a)
to shorten
b)
to extend
c)
to add
d)
to maintain the same
103.
INNOCUOUS
a)
harmless
b)
dangerous
c)
useful
d)
powerful
104.
DIATRIBE and TIRADE
a)
a bitter complaint
b)
a compliment
c)
a casual comment
d)
an apology
105.
CHARLATAN
a)
A fake or cheat
b)
A truthful person
c)
A hardworking professional
d)
A respected authority
106.
SKEPTIC
a)
A doubter
b)
Someone who trusts easily
c)
A carefree optimist
d)
A strong supporter
107.
RHETORICIAN
a)
A great speaker or writer
b)
Someone who avoids speaking
c)
A poor communicator
d)
A silent observer
108.
HEDONIST
a)
Someone who seeks pleasure
b)
A self-sacrificing person
c)
A quiet thinker
d)
A strict rule follower
109.
ASCETIC
a)
Someone who lives simply
b)
A person who seeks luxury
c)
A storyteller
d)
A lover of fun
110.
RACONTEUR
a)
Someone great at storytelling
b)
A quiet and reserved person
c)
A critic of stories
d)
A serious lecturer
111.
ICONOCLAST
a)
Someone who challenges beliefs
b)
A strong supporter of ideas
c)
A silent observer
d)
Someone who avoids conflict
112.
DILETTANTE
a)
An amateur
b)
An expert
c)
A professional
d)
A knowledgeable scholar
113.
PARTISAN
a)
A person with strong bias
b)
Someone without opinions
c)
A neutral observer
d)
A fair judge
114.
MENTOR
a)
A teacher or guide
b)
A lost student
c)
An uninterested leader
d)
A casual friend
115.
ACOLYTE
a)
A devoted follower
b)
A distant critic
c)
A casual observer
d)
A strict leader
116.
DEMAGOGUE
a)
A speaker who plays on emotions
b)
A calm and logical speaker
c)
Someone who avoids speeches
d)
A quiet and reserved leader
117.
AUTOMATON
a)
A person who acts mechanically
b)
A creative thinker
c)
Someone who is very emotional
d)
A skilled artist
118.
RECLUSE
a)
A person who lives alone
b)
Someone who loves parties
c)
A group leader
d)
A frequent traveler
119.
BUNGLER
a)
A clumsy or unskilled person
b)
A highly talented person
c)
Someone very organized
d)
A confident and fast worker
120.
CLAIRVOYANT
a)
Someone who predicts the future
b)
A scientist
c)
A historian
d)
Someone who guesses randomly
121.
PROGNOSTICATOR
a)
A person who predicts using facts
b)
A fortune-teller
c)
A person who lives in the past
d)
A random decision-maker
122.
PUNDIT
a)
A skilled commentator or expert
b)
Someone with no experience
c)
A quiet and shy observer
d)
A beginner at something
123.
ZEALOT
a)
Someone very enthusiastic
b)
A calm and quiet person
c)
Someone who dislikes effort
d)
A lazy person
124.
NEOPHYTE, NOVICE, GREENHORN
a)
A beginner
b)
An experienced expert
c)
A talented leader
d)
A creative innovator
125.
BENEFACTOR
a)
A person who gives help or gifts
b)
Someone who receives gifts
c)
A greedy and selfish person
d)
A casual acquaintance
126.
DISSEMBLER, PREVARICATOR
a)
Someone who lies or tricks others
b)
A truthful and honest person
c)
Someone who avoids conflict
d)
A person who believes everyone
127.
PROPONENT, ADVOCATE
a)
A supporter of a cause
b)
Someone who opposes everything
c)
A person with no opinion
d)
A casual observer
128.
PRODIGY
a)
A very talented young person
b)
A slow learner
c)
Someone with no interest
d)
A person who dislikes learning
129.
ORACLE
a)
A wise and trusted advisor
b)
A casual storyteller
c)
Someone with no advice
d)
A confused thinker
130.
MISANTHROPE
a)
Someone who dislikes all people
b)
A social and friendly person
c)
A public speaker
d)
A calm and patient teacher
131.
INNOVATOR
a)
A person who creates something new
b)
Someone who follows trends
c)
A person who avoids change
d)
A slow learner
132.
SYCOPHANT, OBSEQUIOUS
a)
A person who flatters for gain
b)
Someone who speaks honestly
c)
A brave and independent person
d)
A skilled worker
133.
STOIC
a)
A person who hides feelings
b)
Someone who shows strong emotions
c)
A very loud and social person
d)
A calm and relaxed artist
134.
REPROBATE
a)
A morally bad person
b)
Someone who follows rules
c)
A very kind and honest person
d)
A leader of good values
135.
RENEGADE
a)
A disloyal person
b)
Someone who is very dependable
c)
A strong and loyal supporter
d)
A casual team member
136.
LACONIC, SUCCINCT, TERSE
a)
Very short and clear
b)
Long and detailed
c)
Difficult to understand
d)
Full of unnecessary words
137.
SPARTAN
a)
Simple and plain
b)
Fancy and decorated
c)
Very confusing
d)
Full of bright colors
138.
HALCYON
a)
Calm and peaceful
b)
Loud and chaotic
c)
Dark and gloomy
d)
Dangerous and violent
139.
SOPHISTRY
a)
A misleading argument
b)
A completely honest opinion
c)
A very clear explanation
d)
A helpful piece of advice
140.
CHIMERICAL
a)
A wild and unrealistic idea
b)
A carefully planned scheme
c)
A boring and simple thought
d)
A practical solution
141.
OSTRACIZE
a)
To exclude someone on purpose
b)
To invite someone to join
c)
To reward someone
d)
To give someone special praise
142.
IMPECUNIOUS
a)
Poor or having no money
b)
Very rich
c)
Someone who saves a lot
d)
A person who spends wisely
143.
NEFARIOUS
a)
Extremely evil
b)
Kind and generous
c)
Someone very shy
d)
A quiet and calm person
144.
JOVIAL, JOCULAR
a)
Cheerful and fun
b)
Serious and unfriendly
c)
Someone very quiet
d)
A person who gets angry easily
145.
MAUDLIN
a)
Overly emotional
b)
Very calm and logical
c)
A serious and formal person
d)
Someone who rarely shows emotions
146.
QUIXOTIC
a)
Foolishly impractical
b)
Very careful and realistic
c)
A smart and logical thinker
d)
A strong and dependable person
147.
PANDEMONIUM
a)
A loud and chaotic situation
b)
A calm and quiet environment
c)
A very organized event
d)
A peaceful and relaxed moment
148.
MARTINET
a)
A very strict rule enforcer
b)
A kind and understanding leader
c)
A lazy and disorganized person
d)
Someone who avoids authority
149.
FIASCO, DEBACLE
a)
A complete failure
b)
A big success
c)
A well-planned result
d)
A surprising and lucky event
150.
BOWDLERIZE
a)
To remove offensive parts
b)
To write something new
c)
To add more details
d)
To keep everything unchanged