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Vocabulary Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Foremost

a)

Most prominent in rank, importance, or position.

b)

Least important or significant.

c)

Occasionally relevant or useful.

d)

Hidden from view or unnoticed.

2.

Ataraxia

a)

A state of serene calmness.

b)

A feeling of intense anxiety.

c)

A condition of extreme happiness.

d)

A state of confusion and chaos.

3.

Bend

a)

To shape or force something straight into a curve or angle.

b)

To break something into two pieces.

c)

To stretch something without breaking it.

d)

To fold something in half.

4.

Gusto

a)

Enjoyment or vigor in doing something; zest.

b)

A type of food or drink.

c)

A feeling of sadness or regret.

d)

A method of cooking.

5.

Intertwined

a)

Twisted together or closely connected.

b)

Separated and distinct.

c)

Easily broken apart.

d)

Randomly scattered.

6.

Surplus

a)

An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; excess.

b)

A shortage of resources needed to meet demands.

c)

A balanced amount of resources that meets all requirements.

d)

An equal distribution of resources among all parties.

7.

Bow

a)

To bend the upper part of the body forward as a gesture of respect or greeting.

b)

To shoot an arrow using a bow and arrow.

c)

To make a loud noise as a form of greeting.

d)

To tie a knot in a piece of string.

8.

Touted

a)

Highly praised or publicized.

b)

Criticized or condemned.

c)

Ignored or overlooked.

d)

Misunderstood or misrepresented.

9.

Wonky

a)

Not straight; crooked or askew.

b)

Perfectly aligned and straight.

c)

Balanced and symmetrical.

d)

Evenly distributed and uniform.

10.

Coup

a)

A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

b)

A peaceful transition of power through elections.

c)

A formal agreement between countries to cooperate.

d)

A military strategy to conquer foreign lands.

11.

Redress

a)

To set right; remedy or rectify.

b)

To ignore or overlook a problem.

c)

To create a new issue or challenge.

d)

To complicate a situation further.

12.

Plastered

a)

Covered with or as if with a thick layer of something.

b)

Completely dry and cracked.

c)

Smooth and shiny surface.

d)

Thinly coated with a layer of paint.

13.

Counteract

a)

To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

b)

To enhance the effects of something.

c)

To ignore the presence of something.

d)

To support and promote something.

14.

Weep

a)

To shed tears; to cry.

b)

To laugh loudly.

c)

To speak softly.

d)

To run quickly.

15.

By and large

a)

On the whole; generally speaking.

b)

In a small way; specifically.

c)

In a detailed manner; precisely.

d)

In a random manner; haphazardly.

16.

Back and forth

a)

Moving in a straight line

b)

Moving from one place to another and back again.

c)

Staying in one place

d)

Moving in circles

17.

Brain Drain

a)

The immigration of skilled workers to a country.

b)

The emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country.

c)

The transfer of knowledge from one country to another.

d)

The increase in population due to natural growth.

18.

Lasting

a)

Temporary or short-lived

b)

Enduring or able to endure over a long period of time

c)

Fragile and easily broken

d)

Quickly forgotten

19.

Overseas

a)

In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

b)

A term used to describe something that is local or domestic.

c)

A type of travel that occurs within the same country.

d)

A method of communication that involves international calls.

20.

Still (movie still)

a)

A photograph taken on the set of a movie during production, used for promotional purposes.

b)

A type of film that has no movement or sound.

c)

A scene from a movie that is paused for effect.

d)

A behind-the-scenes video of a movie being made.