WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz A
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 16mins
Choose the word or phrase that best matches the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
The explorer’s trepidation was evident as he approached the dark, unexplored cave.
bravery
nervous fear
boredom
curiosity
Her argument was so incoherent that even the teacher struggled to follow her reasoning.
unclear and disjointed
highly persuasive
brief and polite
emotionally powerful
He had a profound influence on the team, changing how they thought and worked.
shallow
temporary
deep and meaningful
weak
The magician's elusive tricks baffled the audience.
easily understood
constantly escaping notice
terrifying
repetitive
The poem was filled with melancholy imagery.
joyful
mysterious
sorrowful
angry
She made a valiant effort to complete the marathon despite her injury.
brave and determined
hesitant and slow
quick and careless
quiet and polite
The judge delivered a scathing criticism of the defendant’s actions.
kind
humorous
harsh and severe
vague
His explanation was both lucid and convincing.
unclear
logical and easy to understand
overly emotional
brief
The ancient manuscript was kept in a meticulously controlled environment.
casually
lazily
carefully and precisely
hurriedly
The two scientists had a contentious debate over the experiment’s results.
boring
polite
friendly
argumentative and heated
Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
His behaviour was seen as a clear act of (a) . (defy)
Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
The film’s ending was filled with emotional (a) . (resonate)
Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
She spoke with admirable (a) on the complex topic. (articulate)
Write the correct form of the word in brackets.
The invention was a remarkable (a) in modern engineering. (break)
Provide a synonym and an antonym for the word: Obscure
Provide a synonym and an antonym for the word: Diligent
Provide a synonym and an antonym for each word. Arrogant
