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Worksheets11th Vocab Week 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Before making her final decision, the CEO took time to cogitate on the potential outcomes.
In this context, the word cogitate most nearly means:
guess
procrastinate
think deeply
ignore
The intern accepted the new project with alacrity, eager to prove his capabilities. What does alacrity most nearly mean?
hesitation
eagerness
regret
fear
Despite the passionate speech, the audience responded with apathy, showing no signs of engagement.
What is the meaning of apathy in this sentence?
confusion
lack of interest
excitement
disagreement
The theory was based on fallacious reasoning, making its conclusions unreliable. Fallacious most nearly means:
well-supported
based on a mistaken belief
vague
insightful
The country’s hegemony in the region was challenged by growing resistance movements. What does hegemony most likely mean?
dominance
democracy
weakness
tradition
To avoid further conflict, she attempted to placate the angry customer. Placate in this sentence means:
accuse
ignore
calm down
avoid
After years of penury, the man finally found stable employment. What does penury mean?
loneliness
extreme poverty
freedom
discipline
The two agents held a clandestine meeting in the back of the café to exchange information. What does clandestine most likely mean?
secret
random
friendly
authorized
Despite the seriousness of the meeting, he remained garrulous, talking about irrelevant topics. Garrulous most nearly means:
serious
excessively talkative
mysterious
persuasive
The politician’s mendacious remarks were later exposed by fact-checkers. What does mendacious mean?
inspiring
untruthful
cautious
respectful
Which of the following is the best synonym for placate?
provoke
soothe
mock
avoid
Which is the best antonym for alacrity?
energy
silence
reluctance
skill
Which word carries a negative connotation?
mendacious
cogitate
alacrity
garrulous
The word hegemony shares roots with 'hegemon,' meaning a leader. What is its denotation?
rebellion
equality
leadership or dominance
conversation
Which pair of words are closest in meaning?
apathy and passion
fallacious and accurate
mendacious and deceitful
penury and luxury
Which of the following best contrasts with cogitate?
act impulsively
talk rapidly
remain neutral
plan strategically
Which word has the most positive connotation?
alacrity
mendacious
penury
garrulous
What is the most accurate synonym for clandestine?
covert
disorganized
random
lively
Which word means the opposite of garrulous?
honest
reserved
cheerful
vague
What is the best synonym for fallacious?
persuasive
informative
misleading
honest
