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Vocabulary Quiz Version 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "abate" mean?

a)

To increase in amount

b)

To lessen or decrease in amount

c)

To remain constant

d)

To multiply

2.

What is the meaning of "allocate"?

a)

To waste resources

b)

To set aside for a specific purpose

c)

To ignore completely

d)

To consume quickly

3.

What does "bias" refer to?

a)

A fair judgment

b)

A preconceived feeling or inclination

c)

A random choice

d)

An unbiased opinion

4.

What does the verb "compel" mean?

a)

To suggest gently

b)

To force something to a specific course of action

c)

To allow freedom

d)

To discourage action

5.

What is the meaning of "gruesome"?

a)

Pleasant and delightful

b)

Causing great horror

c)

Mildly interesting

d)

Completely boring

6.

Which word means "to lessen or decrease in amount"?

a)

Allocate

b)

Abate

c)

Compel

d)

Devour

7.

Which word refers to "a preconceived feeling or inclination"?

a)

Bias

b)

Gruesome

c)

Derogatory

d)

Insinuate

8.

Which word means "lessening the reputation of a person or thing"?

a)

Gruesome

b)

Derogatory

c)

Allocate

d)

Devour

9.

Which word means "to swallow or eat up quickly"?

a)

Devour

b)

Abate

c)

Insinuate

d)

Bias

10.

Which word means "to suggest in an indirect way"?

a)

Abate

b)

Insinuate

c)

Devour

d)

Bias

11.

What is an example of using "abate" in a sentence?

a)

The storm began to abate after midnight.

b)

He abated the cake quickly.

c)

She abated the meeting with a smile.

d)

They abated the room with decorations.

12.

What is an example of using "bias" in a sentence?

a)

His bias was towards the blue candies.

b)

She biased the cake quickly.

c)

They biased the room with decorations.

d)

The storm began to bias after midnight.

13.

In the sentence, "My stepmom's bright green coat was prominent in the crowd," what does "prominent" suggest about the coat?

a)

It was hard to see

b)

It blended in with the crowd

c)

It stood out to be seen easily

d)

It was invisible

14.

Which of the following is an example of something prominent?

a)

A small pebble on the beach

b)

A bright red balloon in a blue sky

c)

A hidden treasure chest

d)

A whisper in a loud room

15.

What part of speech is the word "negligent"?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

16.

Which sentence uses the word "negligent" correctly?

a)

The negligent cat chased the mouse.

b)

She was negligent in her duties, forgetting important tasks.

c)

The cake was negligent and delicious.

d)

He was negligent to the music.

17.

What is a synonym for "negligent"?

a)

Careful

b)

Attentive

c)

Careless

d)

Responsible

18.

Which of the following items would be considered prominent in a room?

a)

A small, gray rug

b)

A large, colorful painting

c)

A tiny, black button

d)

A hidden book

19.

What is the opposite of "negligent"?

a)

Careless

b)

Attentive

c)

Forgetful

d)

Lazy

20.

Which of the following describes a prominent feature?

a)

A hidden detail

b)

A noticeable characteristic

c)

A minor aspect

d)

An invisible trait