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Vocabulary List #10C: College-level Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Provide the definition of the word: Corroborate.

a)

To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

b)

To criticize or disprove a statement.

c)

To exaggerate or overstate something.

d)

To ignore or neglect evidence.

2.

Provide the definition of the word: Disparate.

a)

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

b)

Likely to cause harm or danger.

c)

Easily understood or clear.

d)

Relating to the countryside rather than the town.

3.

Provide the definition of the word: Extrapolate.

a)

To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.

b)

To remove something completely from a place.

c)

To compare two unrelated things.

d)

To summarize a long passage.

4.

Provide the definition of the word: Laconic.

a)

Using very few words; concise.

b)

Extremely talkative and verbose.

c)

Full of energy and enthusiasm.

d)

Lacking in confidence or shy.

5.

Provide the definition of the word: Pedantic.

a)

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly scholarly.

b)

Having a cheerful and optimistic attitude.

c)

Relating to physical movement or exercise.

d)

Displaying a lack of interest or enthusiasm.

6.

Provide the definition of the word: Pragmatic.

a)

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

b)

Expressing ideas in a poetic and imaginative manner.

c)

Focusing solely on abstract theories without regard to practical application.

d)

Reacting emotionally rather than logically to situations.

7.

Provide the definition of the word: Quintessential.

a)

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

b)

Being the least important or relevant part of something.

c)

Describing something that is outdated or obsolete.

d)

Referring to something that is only partially complete.

8.

Provide the definition of the word: Salient.

a)

Most noticeable or important.

b)

Difficult to understand or obscure.

c)

Related to salt or salty.

d)

Completely irrelevant or trivial.

9.

Provide the definition of the word: Convoluted.

a)

Extremely complex and difficult to follow.

b)

Very straightforward and easy to understand.

c)

Related to physical strength or power.

d)

A type of musical instrument.

10.

Provide the definition of the word: Copious.

a)

Abundant in supply or quantity.

b)

Difficult to understand.

c)

Lacking in detail.

d)

Related to sound.