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Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does haughty mean?

a)

Friendly and helpful

b)

Arrogantly superior

c)

Nervous and uncertain

d)

Humble

2.

What does bamboozle mean?

a)

To inspire

b)

To encourage

c)

To trick or confuse

d)

To rescue

3.

What does cower mean?

a)

To sing loudly

b)

To stand tall

c)

To shrink in fear

d)

To chase something

4.

What does aptitude mean?

a)

A habit

b)

A punishment

c)

A natural ability

d)

A weakness

5.

What does jovial mean?

a)

Cheerful and friendly

b)

Very tired

c)

Silent and cold

d)

Angry

6.

What does brandish mean?

a)

To decorate

b)

To swing something in a threatening way

c)

To throw something far

d)

To examine closely

7.

What does quota mean?

a)

A written test

b)

A fixed number or amount

c)

A penalty

d)

A location

8.

What does tumult mean?

a)

A peaceful moment

b)

A sudden silence

c)

A loud and confused situation

d)

A boring meeting

9.

What does concoction mean?

a)

A tool for cleaning

b)

A strange or unusual mixture

c)

A magic wand

d)

A single ingredient

10.

What does symbiosis mean?

a)

A type of argument

b)

A destructive conflict

c)

A mutually beneficial relationship

d)

A financial transaction

11.

What does maneuver mean?

a)

To block a movement

b)

To move skillfully or carefully

c)

To argue loudly

d)

To remain still

12.

What does contorted mean?

a)

Perfectly shaped

b)

Twisted out of shape

c)

Smooth and soft

d)

Clear and organized

13.

What does egregious mean?

a)

Slightly annoying

b)

Extremely bad or shocking

c)

Very good

d)

Unnoticed

14.

What does despondent mean?

a)

Cheerful and excited

b)

Calm and peaceful

c)

Hopeless or discouraged

d)

Confident and bold

15.

What does commemorate mean?

a)

To plan ahead

b)

To forget intentionally

c)

To honor a memory or event

d)

To tell a secret

16.

What does jaunty mean?

a)

Gloomy and dull

b)

Stylish and cheerful

c)

Tired and slow

d)

Heavy and awkward

17.

What does meandering mean?

a)

Staying in place

b)

Moving aimlessly

c)

Running fast

d)

Driving in a straight line

18.

What does obtuse mean?

a)

Clever and alert

b)

Sharp and clear

c)

Slow to understand

d)

Full of emotion

19.

What does precipice mean?

a)

A gentle slope

b)

A very steep cliff

c)

A hidden valley

d)

A patch of grass

20.

What does tirade mean?

a)

A short compliment

b)

A friendly speech

c)

A long, angry speech

d)

A quiet discussion

21.

What does meticulous mean?

a)

Sloppy

b)

Very careful and precise

c)

Fast and careless

d)

Repetitive

22.

What does pristine mean?

a)

Dirty and worn

b)

Clean and untouched

c)

Expensive

d)

Unusable

23.

What does poignant mean?

a)

Strongly moving or emotional

b)

Funny and silly

c)

Harsh and rude

d)

Unnoticeable

24.

What does tangible mean?

a)

Able to be touched

b)

Only imaginary

c)

In the past

d)

Related to time

25.

What does blighted mean?

a)

Cured or repaired

b)

Damaged or ruined

c)

Fixed and clean

d)

Replaced

26.

What does tedious mean?

a)

Exciting

b)

Long and boring

c)

Loud

d)

Confusing

27.

What does abstruse mean?

a)

Easy to understand

b)

Very difficult to understand

c)

Funny or silly

d)

Repetitive

28.

What does accolade mean?

a)

An insult

b)

A failure

c)

A public expression of praise

d)

A punishment

29.

What does ephemeral mean?

a)

Lasting a long time

b)

Existing only briefly

c)

Very difficult

d)

Not important

30.

What does lampoon mean?

a)

To praise publicly

b)

To support a friend

c)

To criticize using humor

d)

To fix a mistake

31.

What does quell mean?

a)

To encourage

b)

To suppress or stop

c)

To celebrate

d)

To question

32.

What does tenacious mean?

a)

Giving up easily

b)

Forgetful

c)

Holding firmly to something

d)

Careless and casual

33.

What does plethora mean?

a)

A large or excessive amount

b)

A shortage

c)

A simple list

d)

A secret place

34.

What does laceration mean?

a)

A small bruise

b)

A deep cut or wound

c)

A slight bump

d)

A healing scar

35.

What does somber mean?

a)

Bright and cheerful

b)

Excited

c)

Dark or serious in mood

d)

Humorous

36.

What does tawdry mean?

a)

Fancy and expensive

b)

Cheap and showy

c)

Pure and elegant

d)

Handmade

37.

What does churlish mean?

a)

Generous and kind

b)

Polite and thoughtful

c)

Rude and unfriendly

d)

Confused

38.

What does candor mean?

a)

Dishonesty

b)

Silence

c)

Openness and honesty

d)

Aggression

39.

What does nepotism mean?

a)

Treating everyone equally

b)

Favoritism shown to relatives

c)

Refusing to hire family members

d)

Supporting strangers over friends

40.

What does terse mean?

a)

Long and wordy

b)

Angry and loud

c)

Brief and to the point

d)

Unclear and vague