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Unit 1 Test - Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "amiably"?

a)

Secretly

b)

Pleasantly

c)

Doubtfully

d)

Permanently

2.

Which word means "commonplace; dull"?

a)

Zeal

b)

Prosaic

c)

Earnest

d)

Furtive

3.

What does "presumptuous" mean?

a)

Arrogant; tending to assume

b)

Great enthusiasm

c)

Secret; sly

d)

Investigation

4.

The word "dubiously" is best defined as:

a)

Insensitively

b)

Sincerely

c)

Skeptically; doubtfully

d)

With enthusiasm

5.

Which word means "lack of emotion; indifference"?

a)

Zeal

b)

Apathy

c)

Denigration

d)

Inquiry

6.

What does "emit" mean?

a)

To enclose completely

b)

To discharge; send out

c)

To investigate

d)

To critique unfairly

7.

Which word means "do at some risk"?

a)

Venture

b)

Envelop

c)

Callously

d)

Earnest

8.

What is the meaning of "indelible"?

a)

Secret; sly

b)

Permanent; incapable of being erased or removed

c)

Uncaringly

d)

Investigation

9.

Which word refers to "investigation into a matter of public interest"?

a)

Inquiry

b)

Denigration

c)

Zeal

d)

Emit

10.

What does "callously" mean?

a)

With great enthusiasm

b)

Insensitively; uncaringly

c)

Secretly

d)

Sincerely

11.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "zeal".

a)

She approached the task with great zeal, eager to succeed.

b)

He zeal the door open quietly.

c)

The zeal of the room was very dull.

d)

She was zeal about the investigation.

12.

Select the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "furtive".

a)

The cat moved furtive, making a loud noise.

b)

He gave a furtive glance around the room before slipping out.

c)

She was very furtive in her enthusiasm.

d)

The report was written in a furtive manner, with much excitement.

13.

Which sentence uses "prosaic" correctly?

a)

The prosaic painting was full of bright colors and excitement.

b)

His prosaic attitude made the meeting lively.

c)

The prosaic routine of daily life can sometimes feel dull.

d)

She prosaic the letter to her friend.

14.

Choose the sentence that uses "emit" appropriately.

a)

The flower emit a pleasant fragrance in the morning.

b)

He emit his homework to the teacher.

c)

She emit her feelings in a letter.

d)

The book emit a strong opinion.

15.

Which sentence best shows the meaning of "indelible"?

a)

The indelible marker washed off easily.

b)

The memory of that day left an indelible impression on her mind.

c)

The indelible stain was removed with water.

d)

He indelible his name on the list.

16.

Select the sentence that correctly uses "venture".

a)

She decided to venture into the dark forest despite her fears.

b)

He venture his homework every night.

c)

The venture was a type of fruit.

d)

She was venture about the answer.

17.

Which sentence uses "callously" correctly?

a)

He callously ignored the injured animal on the road.

b)

She callously completed her homework with care.

c)

The callously flower bloomed in spring.

d)

He callously smiled with warmth.

18.

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "denigration".

a)

The teacher praised the student’s work with denigration.

b)

His constant denigration of her efforts was unfair and hurtful.

c)

She denigration her homework every day.

d)

The denigration was a type of celebration.

19.

Which sentence uses "envelop" correctly?

a)

The fog began to envelop the city, making it hard to see.

b)

She envelop her feelings in a letter.

c)

The envelop was full of money.

d)

He envelop the answer quickly.

20.

Select the sentence that best uses "earnest".

a)

He made an earnest effort to improve his grades.

b)

She earnest the letter to her friend.

c)

The fruit grew earnestly.

d)

He spoke earnestly with sarcasm.