WorksheetsVocabulary (OCT)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word "abhorr" mean?
feel hatred or disgust toward
to make better
to escape physically
to surround and force to give up
Which word means "having more than one possible meaning"?
ambiguous
diligent
appalled
conviction
If someone is "appalled," what are they experiencing?
struck with dread, shock, or dismay
feeling hatred
escaping mentally
being surrounded
What does "besiege" mean?
surround so as to force to give up
make worse
behave peacefully
include everything
Which word would best describe a situation where someone avoids capture?
elude
appalled
conviction
besiege
A person who is "diligent" is likely to:
work hard and persevere in tasks
escape mentally
make things worse
behave ambiguously
If someone’s "demeanor" is peaceful, what does this refer to?
Their behavior toward other people
Their ability to escape
Their belief without proof
Their care in tasks
Which word would you use to describe a sentence that can be interpreted in multiple ways?
ambiguous
diligent
appalled
besiege
A person with strong "conviction" is likely to:
hold an unshakable belief without needing proof
escape mentally
behave ambiguously
make things worse
If someone is "appalled" by behavior, how do they feel?
Shocked or dismayed
Diligent
Peaceful
Escaping
Which word means to "make a situation worse"?
exacerbate
besiege
elude
conviction
What is the meaning of the word "fortitude"?
Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
A quick reply to a question or remark
Not based on fact or investigation
Marked by casual unconcern or indifference
What does "insidious" mean?
Working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
Set straight or right
Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
Recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
Which word means "marked by casual unconcern or indifference"?
Nonchalant
Fortitude
Retort
Speculative
What is the definition of "oblivion"?
The state of being disregarded or forgotten
A meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
Not based on fact or investigation
Set straight or right
Which word best describes someone who is "having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude"?
Proficient
Insidious
Nonchalant
Sporadic
Which word would best describe a scientific study that lacks evidence and is based on guesses?
Speculative
Proficient
Oblivion
Retort
If a person is "proficient" in playing instruments, what does this mean?
They have skill and aptitude in playing instruments
They are indifferent to playing instruments
They reply quickly to questions about instruments
They are forgotten in the world of music
If someone gives a "retort," what are they doing?
Giving a quick reply to a question or remark
Enduring adversity with strength of mind
Spreading something in a hidden way
Being disregarded or forgotten
Which word would best fit in the sentence: "The rumor was ________, spreading harm without being noticed"?
Insidious
Proficient
Sporadic
Nonchalant
