WorksheetsVocabulary Multiple-Choice Test: Definitions Only
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
1. Disparity
A loud argument
A noticeable difference or inequality
A false statement
A supportive action
Forestall
To encourage discussion
To praise excessively
To prevent or delay by acting in advance
To follow strictly
3. Insidious
Harmless but annoying
Gradually harmful or deceptive
Openly hostile
Easily forgotten
4. Insinuate
To state directly
To suggest subtly or indirectly
To scream loudly
To compliment genuinely
Interrogate
To avoid responsibility
To question aggressively or formally
To rescue from danger
To welcome politely
6. Obsequious
Rebellious
Extremely submissive or flattering
Secretive
Clever and witty
7. Omnipotent
A. All-knowing
B. Foolish
C. All-powerful
D. Friendly
8. Opportune
Unexpected
Suitable or convenient for a particular time
Unlucky
Misleading
Permeate
To remain still
To scatter
To spread throughout
To block entirely
10. Retribution
A. A reward for good behavior
B. Forgiveness
C. A deserved punishment
D. A humorous comeback
11. Complement
An extra burden
Something that completes or goes well with something
An insult
A mistake in logic
12. Discreet
A. Loud and noticeable
B. Careful and prudent in speech or actions
C. Clumsy and awkward
D. Fast and reckless
13. Fastidious
Not easily impressed
Excessively attentive to detail
Very messy
Emotionally distant
14. Flout
To respect deeply
To ignore or defy openly
To hide in fear
To fix permanently
15. Heinous
Unintentionally funny
Shockingly evil or wicked
16. Implement
To begin or carry out
To remove forcefully
To protect
To resist change
17. Impromptu
Rehearsed thoroughly
Done without preparation
Agreed upon in writing
Formal and elegant
Inference
A personal opinion
A conclusion based on evidence
A fictional account
A scientific fact
19. Intuition
A. Instinctive knowing without rational reasoning
B. Repeated experience
C. Deliberate investigation
D. Accurate research
Obtrusive
Shy and hesitant
Noticeably unpleasant or pushy
Skillfully done
Invisible
Auspicious
Unlikely
Favorable or promising success
Delayed
Disastrous
Expedite
To delay on purpose
To speed up a process
To organize randomly
To cancel formally
Extenuating
Making something seem less serious
Causing confusion
Destroying evidence
Enhancing reputation
Fraudulent
Trustworthy
Deceptive or dishonest
Very generous
Properly researched
25. Innuendo
A. A direct accusation
B. An indirect or subtle hint, often negative
C. A written law
D. A physical threat
26. Rebuke
To praise publicly
To express sharp disapproval
To forgive completely
To accept an apology
27. Redeem
A. To make up for or restore value
B. To destroy completely
C. To criticize
D. To forget
28. Subordinate
A. Equal in status
B. Below in rank or importance
C. Unwilling to follow
D. Neutral in tone
Transgress
To follow rules
To go beyond or violate a limit or law
To turn away
To remain hidden
30. Vehement
Mild and quiet
Loud but joyful
31. Abrasive
Soft and warm
Rough or harsh
Fragile
Unnoticeable
32. Admonish
To warn or reprimand gently
To honor publicly
To ignore completely
To accept graciously
33. Antithesis
A. A clear example
B. A direct opposite
C. A confusing statement
D. A famous quote
34. Culmination
The lowest point
A minor event
The highest or final point
A sudden change
35. Docile
Aggressive
Easy to teach or manage
Very competitive
Loud and disruptive
36. Emulate
A. To ignore completely
B. To imitate in order to equal or surpass
C. To argue with
D. To prevent from succeeding
37. Hierarchy
A. A random group
B. A system of ranking
C. A free-for-all
D. A new invention
38. Incapacitate
To empower
To make unable or unfit
To support strongly
To educate
39. Prognosis
A wild guess
A prediction of outcome, especially medical
A legal decision
A moral judgment
40. Tumult
A. A calm moment
B. A loud, confused noise or disorder
C. A quiet speech
D. A boring routine
41. Deride
To praise with love
To criticize harshly or mock
To reward openly
To explain carefully
Derogatory
Respectful and kind
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Very helpful
Extremely vague
43. Fabricate
To construct or invent
To forget or lose
To publish officially
To believe strongly
Impeding
Helping greatly
Blocking or slowing progress
Improving steadily
Surprising briefly
45. Macabre
A. Romantic or loving
B. Involving death or horror
46. Misconstrue
To understand clearly
To interpret wrongly
To remove forcefully
To compare openly
47. Paramount
Least important
Very forgettable
Of greatest importance
Well-hidden
Quandary
A. A state of uncertainty or confusion
B. A bold answer
C. A steady decision
D. A helpful tool
49. Turbulent
Smooth and peaceful
Characterized by disorder or unrest
Very small
Completely reliable
Validate
To disprove
To confirm or support
To erase from memory
To dismiss quietly
