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Vocab list 2: Tempest Act I, sc. i

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the term "allusion" mean?

a)

A direct statement

b)

An implied or indirect reference

c)

A type of argument

d)

A form of expression

2.

Which word describes someone who is "expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively"?

a)

Contentious

b)

Articulate

c)

Vehement

d)

Treacherous

3.

What is the meaning of "contentious"?

a)

Peaceful

b)

Fond of arguing; quarrelsome

c)

Trustworthy

d)

Indifferent

4.

Which word means "showing strong feeling; passionate"?

a)

Vehement

b)

Tolerate

c)

Perfidious

d)

Meddle

5.

What does "tolerate" mean?

a)

To reject completely

b)

To allow or endure

c)

To argue against

d)

To take over

6.

Which word describes someone who is "unfaithful and dishonest"?

a)

Treacherous

b)

Perfidious

c)

Reputed

d)

Archaic

7.

What does "treacherous" mean?

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Not trustworthy

c)

Passionate

d)

Quiet

8.

What is the meaning of "usurp"?

a)

To give up authority

b)

To take over without authority

c)

To express clearly

d)

To endure quietly

9.

Which word means "having the characteristics of the language of the past"?

a)

Modern

b)

Archaic

c)

Reputed

d)

Contentious

10.

What does "allay" mean?

a)

To increase intensity

b)

To subdue or reduce intensity

c)

To argue passionately

d)

To interfere

11.

Which word describes "to interfere in what is not one's concern"?

a)

Meddle

b)

Usurp

c)

Tolerate

d)

Allay

12.

What is the meaning of "perdition"?

a)

Salvation

b)

Utter destruction; eternal damnation

c)

Temporary setback

d)

Peaceful resolution

13.

Which word means "being such according to reputation or general belief"?

a)

Perfidious

b)

Reputed

c)

Archaic

d)

Vehement

14.

What is an example of someone who is perfidious?

a)
A loyal friend who always supports you.
b)
A family member who keeps your secrets safe.
c)
A colleague who helps you with your work.
d)
A friend who betrays your trust by sharing secrets.
15.

What is a non example of archaic?

a)
computer
b)
dinosaur
c)
horse
d)
typewriter
16.

What is a synonym of usurp?

a)
abandon
b)
relinquish
c)

overthrow

d)
acquire
17.

What is a non example of someone who is treacherous?

a)
A dishonest advisor.
b)
A backstabbing colleague.
c)
A deceitful partner.
d)
A loyal friend.
18.

What is an antonym of perdition?

a)
destruction
b)
ruin
c)
damnation
d)
salvation
19.

What is an example of allay?

a)
A child playing in the rain.
b)
A parent reassuring a child about a thunderstorm.
c)
A teacher explaining math concepts.
d)
A doctor giving a vaccination.
20.

What is a non example of tolerate?

a)
Support
b)
Accept
c)
Reject
d)
Endure