WorksheetsVocabulary 13
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word "acquiesce" mean?
to consent
to conquer
to refuse
What does the word "articulate" mean?
artificial
using words effectively
quiet
What does the word "belittle" mean?
to praise
to emphasize
to put down
What does the word "bombastic" mean?
wordy and pretentious
down-to-earth
fascinating
What does the word "conciliatory" mean?
soothing
persistent
proud
What does the word "delineate" mean?
to change
to recall
to describe
How does "conciliatory" behavior affect a child's temper tantrum?
It calms the child.
It angers the child.
It confuses the child.
What does "articulate" imply about Molly's speech?
She uses simple words.
She uses complex and effective language.
She struggles to express herself.
What does "belittle" imply about the girl's comments at the daycare?
They are encouraging.
They are supportive.
They are demeaning.
What does "acquiesce" suggest about the reporter's decision?
The reporter refused to comply.
The reporter agreed under pressure.
The reporter willingly complied.
What does the word "diffident" mean?
Different
Angry
Hesitant
What does the word "subjugate" mean?
To explore
To dominate
To study
Which word means "barely sufficient; barely adequate"?
Scanty
Diffident
Subjugate
Which word means "to bring under control; enslave; conquer"?
Acquiesce
Subjugate
Delineate
Which word means "using high-sounding language without much meaning; overblown"?
Bombastic
Conciliatory
Diffident
Which word means "to represent in words or pictures; describe; portray"?
Subjugate
Delineate
Acquiesce
Knowing a lot does not necessarily make people effective communicators. They need to be ___ in order to reach others with their words.
acquiesce
articulate
belittle
bombastic
My neighbor is so ___ that it's difficult to hold a conversation with him. He usually confines his remarks to "Hmm," "Oh," and "I see."
articulate
laconic
conciliatory
subjugate
When we had to work over a weekend taking inventory, our boss was ___; she told us we could dress casually, and she kept sending out for food, coffee, and sodas.
bombastic
conciliatory
diffident
belittle
According to some researchers, how are men described in conversations?
Quiet and reserved
Garrulous and long-winded
Conciliatory and silent
Subjugated and passive
