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English word meanings

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to 'compose' something?

a)

To break something apart

b)

To destroy something

c)

To form by putting together

d)

To separate into different parts

2.

What does the word 'edible' mean?

a)

Fit or safe to be eaten

b)

Unfit or unsafe to be eaten

c)

Not tasty

d)

Not cooked properly

3.

What is the meaning of "Pretentious"

a)

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

b)

Attempting to impress by getting attentions

c)

Attempting to impress by helping others

4.

What is the meaning of "Exasperation"

a)

Annoying

b)

Fed-up

c)

Loving

5.

He lived in a filthy one-bedroom apartment. Filthy means:

a)

Tiny

b)

Inexpensive

c)

Dirty

d)

Dark

6.

The actor refuted the claim that he charged 12 crores for a film. Refute means:

a)

Agree

b)

Reject/Deny

c)

To hide

d)

Declare

7.

The people despised their king for his cruelty. Despised means:

a)

Feel fearful

b)

To feel shock at his actions

c)

To feel angry at his actions

d)

Feel hatred for

8.

The teacher scolded the students for their insolent behaviour. Insolent means:

a)

Rude

b)

Foolish

c)

Noisy

d)

Disorderly

9.

The "Monalisa" is a priceless painting. Priceless means

a)

Useless

b)

Highly artistic

c)

Valuable

d)

Having no value

10.

She threw an extravagant party for her daughter's first birthday. Extravagant means:

a)

Lavish

b)

Delightful

c)

Crowded

d)

Unnecessary