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Vocab Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the verb "adulterate" mean?

a)

To purify

b)

To enhance

c)

To corrupt

d)

To simplify

2.

Which of the following is a synonym for "adulterate"?

a)

Purify

b)

Contaminate

c)

Cleanse

d)

Refine

3.

What does the word "ambidextrous" mean?

a)

Able to use both hands equally well

b)

Only able to use the right hand

c)

Only able to use the left hand

d)

Unable to use hands skillfully

4.

Which of the following is a synonym for "ambidextrous"?

a)

Clumsy

b)

Versatile

c)

All thumbs

d)

Awkward

5.

Which of the following is an antonym for "ambidextrous"?

a)

Flexible

b)

Skillful

c)

Clumsy

d)

Deceitful

6.

What is the meaning of the word "augment"?

a)

To make smaller, decrease

b)

To make larger, increase

c)

To remain the same

d)

To divide into parts

7.

What is the meaning of the word "bereft"?

a)

Full of joy and happiness

b)

Deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

c)

Overflowing with abundance

d)

Completely satisfied

8.

What is the meaning of the verb "deploy"?

a)

To dismantle or take apart

b)

To position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

c)

To hide or conceal

d)

To destroy or demolish

9.

What is the meaning of the word "dour"?

a)

Cheerful and lively

b)

Stern and gloomy

c)

Bright and colorful

d)

Warm and inviting

10.

Which of the following is a synonym for "dour"?

a)

Cheerful

b)

Inviting

c)

Harsh

d)

Genial

11.

What is the definition of the word "fortitude"?

a)

Courage in facing difficulties

b)

The ability to learn quickly

c)

A sense of humor

d)

The act of being generous

12.

Which of the following is a synonym for "fortitude"?

a)

Fearfulness

b)

Resolve

c)

Laziness

d)

Indifference

13.

Which of the following is an antonym for "fortitude"?

a)

Steadfastness

b)

Mettle

c)

Faintheartedness

d)

Bravery

14.

What does the verb "gape" mean?

a)

To whisper quietly

b)

To stare with an open mouth

c)

To run quickly

d)

To close one's eyes

15.

Which of the following is a synonym for "gape"?

a)

Whisper

b)

Ogle

c)

Run

d)

Close

16.

What is the meaning of the verb "gibe"?

a)

To express joy

b)

To utter taunting words

c)

To offer help

d)

To show gratitude

17.

Which of the following is a synonym for "gibe"?

a)

Compliment

b)

Praise

c)

Mock

d)

Applaud

18.

Which of the following is an antonym for "gibe"?

a)

Ridicule

b)

Compliment

c)

Jeer

d)

Deride

19.

What part of speech is "gibe" when it means "an expression of scorn"?

a)

Adjective

b)

Verb

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

20.

What is the meaning of the word "guise"?

a)

An external appearance, cover, mask

b)

A type of food

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A form of transportation

21.

Which of the following is a synonym for "guise"?

a)

Costume

b)

Melody

c)

Vehicle

d)

Recipe

22.

What is the meaning of the word "insidious"?

a)

Honest and straightforward

b)

Intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

c)

Open and sincere

d)

Friendly and welcoming

23.

Which of the following is a synonym for "insidious"?

a)

Frank

b)

Cunning

c)

Ingenious

d)

Aboveboard

24.

Which of the following is an antonym for "insidious"?

a)

Perfidious

b)

Underhanded

c)

Ingenious

d)

Dastardly

25.

What is the meaning of the word "intimation"?

a)

A direct order

b)

A hint, indirect suggestion

c)

A loud announcement

d)

A detailed explanation

26.

Which of the following is a synonym for "intimation"?

a)

Command

b)

Clue

c)

Declaration

d)

Report

27.

What is the meaning of the word "opulent"?

a)

Wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

b)

Simple, modest; lacking

c)

Poor, insufficient; minimal

d)

Ordinary, common; plain

28.

Which of the following is a synonym for "opulent"?

a)

Rich

b)

Poor

c)

Simple

d)

Ordinary

29.

Which of the following is an antonym for "opulent"?

a)

Poor

b)

Abundant

c)

Luxurious

d)

Plentiful

30.

What is the meaning of the word "pliable"?

a)

Easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

b)

Hard and rigid; difficult to influence

c)

Sharp and pointed; easily broken

d)

Heavy and dense; hard to move

31.

Which of the following is a synonym for "pliable"?

a)

Inflexible

b)

Recalcitrant

c)

Adaptable

d)

Rigid

32.

Which of the following is an antonym for "pliable"?

a)

Resilient

b)

Flexible

c)

Inflexible

d)

Adaptable

33.

What is the meaning of the word "reiterate"?

a)

To say again, repeat

b)

To forget, ignore

c)

To create, invent

d)

To destroy, demolish

34.

Which of the following is a synonym for "reiterate"?

a)

Restate

b)

Abandon

c)

Conceal

d)

Neglect

35.

What is the meaning of the word "stolid"?

a)

Easily moved emotionally

b)

Not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

c)

Highly sensitive and emotional

d)

Quick to react emotionally

36.

Which of the following is a synonym for "stolid"?

a)

Emotional

b)

Oversensitive

c)

Impassive

d)

Reactive

37.

Which of the following is an antonym for "stolid"?

a)

Phlegmatic

b)

Unemotional

c)

Dense

d)

Emotional

38.

What is the meaning of the word "tentative"?

a)

Experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

b)

Final and definite

c)

Strong and confident

d)

Clear and precise

39.

Which of the following is an antonym for "tentative"?

a)

Inconclusive

b)

Hesitant

c)

Confirmed

d)

Uncertain

40.

What is the meaning of the word "unkempt"?

a)

Well-groomed

b)

Tidy

c)

Untidy

d)

Polished

41.

Which of the following is a synonym for "unkempt"?

a)

Neat

b)

Sloppy

c)

Organized

d)

Clean

42.

Which of the following is an antonym for "unkempt"?

a)

Disordered

b)

Rough

c)

Well-groomed

d)

Rude

43.

What is the meaning of the word "verbatim"?

a)

In a different way

b)

Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

c)

With some changes

d)

In a summarized form

44.

Which of the following is a synonym for "verbatim"?

a)

Paraphrased

b)

Summarized

c)

Precisely

d)

Altered

45.

Which of the following is an antonym for "verbatim"?

a)

Exact

b)

Precisely

c)

Paraphrased

d)

Identical