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11th Vocab Week 3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before making her final decision, the CEO took time to cogitate on the potential outcomes.

In this context, the word cogitate most nearly means:

a)

guess

b)

procrastinate

c)

think deeply

d)

ignore

2.

The intern accepted the new project with alacrity, eager to prove his capabilities. What does alacrity most nearly mean?

a)

hesitation

b)

eagerness

c)

regret

d)

fear

3.

Despite the passionate speech, the audience responded with apathy, showing no signs of engagement.

What is the meaning of apathy in this sentence?

a)

confusion

b)

lack of interest

c)

excitement

d)

disagreement

4.

The theory was based on fallacious reasoning, making its conclusions unreliable. Fallacious most nearly means:

a)

well-supported

b)

based on a mistaken belief

c)

vague

d)

insightful

5.

The country’s hegemony in the region was challenged by growing resistance movements. What does hegemony most likely mean?

a)

dominance

b)

democracy

c)

weakness

d)

tradition

6.

To avoid further conflict, she attempted to placate the angry customer. Placate in this sentence means:

a)

accuse

b)

ignore

c)

calm down

d)

avoid

7.

After years of penury, the man finally found stable employment. What does penury mean?

a)

loneliness

b)

extreme poverty

c)

freedom

d)

discipline

8.

The two agents held a clandestine meeting in the back of the café to exchange information. What does clandestine most likely mean?

a)

secret

b)

random

c)

friendly

d)

authorized

9.

Despite the seriousness of the meeting, he remained garrulous, talking about irrelevant topics. Garrulous most nearly means:

a)

serious

b)

excessively talkative

c)

mysterious

d)

persuasive

10.

The politician’s mendacious remarks were later exposed by fact-checkers. What does mendacious mean?

a)

inspiring

b)

untruthful

c)

cautious

d)

respectful

11.

Which of the following is the best synonym for placate?

a)

provoke

b)

soothe

c)

mock

d)

avoid

12.

Which is the best antonym for alacrity?

a)

energy

b)

silence

c)

reluctance

d)

skill

13.

Which word carries a negative connotation?

a)

mendacious

b)

cogitate

c)

alacrity

d)

garrulous

14.

The word hegemony shares roots with 'hegemon,' meaning a leader. What is its denotation?

a)

rebellion

b)

equality

c)

leadership or dominance

d)

conversation

15.

Which pair of words are closest in meaning?

a)

apathy and passion

b)

fallacious and accurate

c)

mendacious and deceitful

d)

penury and luxury

16.

Which of the following best contrasts with cogitate?

a)

act impulsively

b)

talk rapidly

c)

remain neutral

d)

plan strategically

17.

Which word has the most positive connotation?

a)

alacrity

b)

mendacious

c)

penury

d)

garrulous

18.

What is the most accurate synonym for clandestine?

a)

covert

b)

disorganized

c)

random

d)

lively

19.

Which word means the opposite of garrulous?

a)

honest

b)

reserved

c)

cheerful

d)

vague

20.

What is the best synonym for fallacious?

a)

persuasive

b)

informative

c)

misleading

d)

honest