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Vocabulary Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

nostalgia

a)

a longing for something past

b)

a feeling of excitement about the future

c)

a sense of confusion about the present

d)

a desire for material possessions

2.

copious

a)

large in number or quantity

b)

small in number or quantity

c)

moderate in number or quantity

d)

rare in number or quantity

3.

chauvinism

a)

extreme nationalism

b)

fanatical patriotism

c)

unwavering loyalty

d)

blind allegiance

4.

intermittently

a)

in a manner of stopping and starting at irregular intervals

b)

continuously without interruption

c)

in a consistent and steady manner

d)

at a regular and predictable pace

5.

conspicuous

a)

not easily seen

b)

obvious to the eye or mind

c)

hidden from view

d)

difficult to understand

6.

impetuous

a)

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

b)

calm and collected in decision-making

c)

thoughtful and deliberate in actions

d)

slow and methodical in approach

7.

belligerent

a)

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

b)

peaceful and calm

c)

friendly and welcoming

d)

indifferent and detached

8.

alacrity

a)

liveliness and eagerness

b)

sluggishness and apathy

c)

indifference and boredom

d)

hesitation and reluctance

9.

complacency

a)

a feeling of dissatisfaction with oneself

b)

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

c)

a state of constant worry and anxiety

d)

an overwhelming sense of urgency

10.

stipulate

a)

make an express demand or provision in an agreement

b)

to make a vague suggestion

c)

to refuse to accept terms

d)

to negotiate a compromise

11.

reticent

a)

eager to speak out

b)

reluctant to draw attention to yourself

c)

always cheerful and outgoing

d)

fond of being in the spotlight

12.

interminable

a)

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

b)

brief and concise

c)

quickly resolved

d)

easily forgotten

13.

remonstrance

a)

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

b)

a formal agreement or treaty

c)

a state of confusion or disorder

d)

a celebration or festival

14.

remittance

a)

a payment of money sent to a person in another place

b)

a type of bank account

c)

a loan given to a business

d)

a tax on international transactions

15.

recant

a)

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief

b)

to accept a new belief wholeheartedly

c)

to argue in favor of a previously held belief

d)

to remain neutral on a controversial issue

16.

reproach

a)

express admiration towards

b)

express criticism towards

c)

ignore completely

d)

praise excessively

17.

incessant

a)

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

b)

occurring at irregular intervals

c)

lasting for a very short time

d)

characterized by frequent interruptions

18.

palpitate

a)

to beat slowly

b)

to beat rapidly

c)

to stop beating

d)

to beat irregularly

19.

scrutinize

a)

examine carefully for accuracy

b)

to look at something briefly

c)

to ignore or overlook

d)

to make a quick judgment

20.

defunct

a)

no longer in force or use; inactive

b)

currently in use; active

c)

partially operational; limited use

d)

obsolete but still referenced