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Fourth Form Vocab - Unit 1 (Sadlier E)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of 'Adulterate'?

a)

to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value

b)

to improve by adding valuable ingredients

c)

to separate into different parts

d)

to purify completely

2.

What is the meaning of 'Ambidextrous'?

a)

able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical

b)

having a fear of heights

c)

unable to speak

d)

fond of eating sweets

3.

What is the meaning of 'Augment'?

a)

to make larger, increase

b)

to make smaller, reduce

c)

to ignore completely

d)

to divide into parts

4.

What is the meaning of 'Bereft'?

a)

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

b)

full of joy and happiness

c)

covered with something

d)

excited or thrilled

5.

What is the meaning of 'Deploy'?

a)

to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

b)

to destroy completely

c)

to ignore or neglect

d)

to make smaller

6.

What is the meaning of 'Dour'?

a)

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

b)

cheerful, friendly, optimistic, humorous

c)

bright, lively, energetic, joyful

d)

kind, gentle, compassionate, warm

7.

What is the meaning of 'Fortitude'?

a)

courage in facing difficulties

b)

a type of food

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a place to live

e)

a kind of weather

8.

What is the meaning of 'Gape'?

a)

to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide

b)

to whisper softly

c)

to run quickly

d)

to write neatly

9.

What is the meaning of 'Gibe'?

a)

to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn

b)

to give generously

c)

to sing softly

d)

to run quickly

10.

What is the meaning of 'Guise'?

a)

an external appearance, cover, mask

b)

a type of fruit

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a mathematical formula

11.

What is the meaning of 'Insidious'?

a)

intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous

b)

extremely loud or noisy

c)

easily understood or clear

d)

related to the countryside

12.

What is the meaning of 'Intimation'?

a)

a hint; indirect suggestion

b)

a loud announcement

c)

a written agreement

d)

a physical object

13.

What is the meaning of 'Opulent'?

a)

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

b)

ordinary, plain; simple

c)

fragile, easily broken

d)

ancient, old-fashioned

14.

What is the meaning of 'Pliable'?

a)

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

b)

difficult to understand

c)

extremely loud

d)

completely silent

15.

What is the meaning of 'Reiterate'?

a)

to say again, repeat

b)

to ignore completely

c)

to write quickly

d)

to forget easily

16.

What is the meaning of 'Stolid'?

a)

not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive

b)

extremely talkative and sociable

c)

quick to understand or learn

d)

easily excited or agitated

17.

What is the meaning of 'Tentative'?

a)

experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant

b)

quick and decisive

c)

completely certain

d)

very strong

18.

What is the meaning of 'Unkempt'?

a)

not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude

b)

well-dressed and neat

c)

extremely happy and joyful

d)

very intelligent and wise

19.

What is the meaning of 'Verbatim'?

a)

word for word; exactly as written or spoken

b)

quickly and carelessly

c)

in a loud voice

d)

with great difficulty

20.

What is the meaning of 'Warily'?

a)

cautiously, with great care

b)

quickly, without thinking

c)

loudly, with excitement

d)

angrily, with resentment