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Vocabulary Multiple-Choice Test: Definitions Only

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. Disparity

a)

A loud argument

b)

A noticeable difference or inequality

c)

A false statement

d)

A supportive action

2.

Forestall

a)

To encourage discussion

b)

To praise excessively

c)

To prevent or delay by acting in advance

d)

To follow strictly

3.

3. Insidious

a)

Harmless but annoying

b)

Gradually harmful or deceptive

c)

Openly hostile

d)

Easily forgotten

4.

4. Insinuate

a)

To state directly

b)

To suggest subtly or indirectly

c)

To scream loudly

d)

To compliment genuinely

5.

Interrogate

a)

To avoid responsibility

b)

To question aggressively or formally

c)

To rescue from danger

d)

To welcome politely

6.

6. Obsequious

a)

Rebellious

b)

Extremely submissive or flattering

c)

Secretive

d)

Clever and witty

7.

7. Omnipotent

a)

A. All-knowing

b)

B. Foolish

c)

C. All-powerful

d)

D. Friendly

8.

8. Opportune

a)

Unexpected

b)

Suitable or convenient for a particular time

c)

Unlucky

d)

Misleading

9.

Permeate

a)

To remain still

b)

To scatter

c)

To spread throughout

d)

To block entirely

10.

10. Retribution

a)

A. A reward for good behavior

b)

B. Forgiveness

c)

C. A deserved punishment

d)

D. A humorous comeback

11.

11. Complement

a)

An extra burden

b)

Something that completes or goes well with something

c)

An insult

d)

A mistake in logic

12.

12. Discreet

a)

A. Loud and noticeable

b)

B. Careful and prudent in speech or actions

c)

C. Clumsy and awkward

d)

D. Fast and reckless

13.

13. Fastidious

a)

Not easily impressed

b)

Excessively attentive to detail

c)

Very messy

d)

Emotionally distant

14.

14. Flout

a)

To respect deeply

b)

To ignore or defy openly

c)

To hide in fear

d)

To fix permanently

15.

15. Heinous

a)

Unintentionally funny

b)

Shockingly evil or wicked

16.

16. Implement

a)

To begin or carry out

b)

To remove forcefully

c)

To protect

d)

To resist change

17.

17. Impromptu

a)

Rehearsed thoroughly

b)

Done without preparation

c)

Agreed upon in writing

d)

Formal and elegant

18.

Inference

a)

A personal opinion

b)

A conclusion based on evidence

c)

A fictional account

d)

A scientific fact

19.

19. Intuition

a)

A. Instinctive knowing without rational reasoning

b)

B. Repeated experience

c)

C. Deliberate investigation

d)

D. Accurate research

20.

Obtrusive

a)

Shy and hesitant

b)

Noticeably unpleasant or pushy

c)

Skillfully done

d)

Invisible

21.

Auspicious

a)

Unlikely

b)

Favorable or promising success

c)

Delayed

d)

Disastrous

22.

Expedite

a)

To delay on purpose

b)

To speed up a process

c)

To organize randomly

d)

To cancel formally

23.

Extenuating

a)

Making something seem less serious

b)

Causing confusion

c)

Destroying evidence

d)

Enhancing reputation

24.

Fraudulent

a)

Trustworthy

b)

Deceptive or dishonest

c)

Very generous

d)

Properly researched

25.

25. Innuendo

a)

A. A direct accusation

b)

B. An indirect or subtle hint, often negative

c)

C. A written law

d)

D. A physical threat

26.

26. Rebuke

a)

To praise publicly

b)

To express sharp disapproval

c)

To forgive completely

d)

To accept an apology

27.

27. Redeem

a)

A. To make up for or restore value

b)

B. To destroy completely

c)

C. To criticize

d)

D. To forget

28.

28. Subordinate

a)

A. Equal in status

b)

B. Below in rank or importance

c)

C. Unwilling to follow

d)

D. Neutral in tone

29.

Transgress

a)

To follow rules

b)

To go beyond or violate a limit or law

c)

To turn away

d)

To remain hidden

30.

30. Vehement

a)

Mild and quiet

b)

Loud but joyful

31.

31. Abrasive

a)

Soft and warm

b)

Rough or harsh

c)

Fragile

d)

Unnoticeable

32.

32. Admonish

a)

To warn or reprimand gently

b)

To honor publicly

c)

To ignore completely

d)

To accept graciously

33.

33. Antithesis

a)

A. A clear example

b)

B. A direct opposite

c)

C. A confusing statement

d)

D. A famous quote

34.

34. Culmination

a)

The lowest point

b)

A minor event

c)

The highest or final point

d)

A sudden change

35.

35. Docile

a)

Aggressive

b)

Easy to teach or manage

c)

Very competitive

d)

Loud and disruptive

36.

36. Emulate

a)

A. To ignore completely

b)

B. To imitate in order to equal or surpass

c)

C. To argue with

d)

D. To prevent from succeeding

37.

37. Hierarchy

a)

A. A random group

b)

B. A system of ranking

c)

C. A free-for-all

d)

D. A new invention

38.

38. Incapacitate

a)

To empower

b)

To make unable or unfit

c)

To support strongly

d)

To educate

39.

39. Prognosis

a)

A wild guess

b)

A prediction of outcome, especially medical

c)

A legal decision

d)

A moral judgment

40.

40. Tumult

a)

A. A calm moment

b)

B. A loud, confused noise or disorder

c)

C. A quiet speech

d)

D. A boring routine

41.

41. Deride

a)

To praise with love

b)

To criticize harshly or mock

c)

To reward openly

d)

To explain carefully

42.

Derogatory

a)

Respectful and kind

b)

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

c)

Very helpful

d)

Extremely vague

43.

43. Fabricate

a)

To construct or invent

b)

To forget or lose

c)

To publish officially

d)

To believe strongly

44.

Impeding

a)

Helping greatly

b)

Blocking or slowing progress

c)

Improving steadily

d)

Surprising briefly

45.

45. Macabre

a)

A. Romantic or loving

b)

B. Involving death or horror

46.

46. Misconstrue

a)

To understand clearly

b)

To interpret wrongly

c)

To remove forcefully

d)

To compare openly

47.

47. Paramount

a)

Least important

b)

Very forgettable

c)

Of greatest importance

d)

Well-hidden

48.

Quandary

a)

A. A state of uncertainty or confusion

b)

B. A bold answer

c)

C. A steady decision

d)

D. A helpful tool

49.

49. Turbulent

a)

Smooth and peaceful

b)

Characterized by disorder or unrest

c)

Very small

d)

Completely reliable

50.

Validate

a)

To disprove

b)

To confirm or support

c)

To erase from memory

d)

To dismiss quietly