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Test 2 Vocab

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ancient manor was built in a beautiful castellated style, giving it the appearance of a medieval fortress.

a)

Decorated with intricate carvings

b)

Surrounded by a deep moat

c)

Built or decorated like a castle

d)

Covered in ivy and moss

2.

The citizens submitted a petition to the local council, demanding that the new park be built immediately.

a)

A spontaneous public demonstration

b)

A promise of future allegiance

c)

A formal written request made to authority

d)

A public declaration of war

3.

Despite the danger, the explorer showed audacity by crossing the unexplored river on a makeshift raft.

a)

Quiet determination

b)

Reckless daring or boldness

c)

Careful planning

d)

Extreme politeness

4.

The politician’s speech was so ambiguous about the policies he supported.

a)

Very passionate and forceful

b)

Unclear or having more than one meaning

c)

Focused on practical details

d)

Completely final and conclusive

5.

The old general often lamented the tyranny of the former king, whose oppressive rule had brought the country to ruin.

a)

Harsh and absolute power

b)

Generous and fair leadership

c)

Democratic decision-making

d)

Peaceful negotiations

6.

After the company was hit by a major scandal, it began a slow dissolution.

a)

The act of growing stronger

b)

The spread of harmful influence

c)

The act of breaking apart or falling into ruin

d)

A deep understanding

7.

The judge declared the jury's verdict definitive.

a)

Confusing or unclear

b)

Easily influenced

c)

Final, complete, or conclusive

d)

Based only on supposition

8.

She practiced dissimulation during the meeting with the enemy.

a)

Hiding or disguising one’s true thoughts or feelings

b)

Listening carefully

c)

Showing great understanding

d)

Expressing strong feeling

9.

The artist created a beautiful painting of the mountain vista.

a)

A small piece of wood

b)

An exit or way out

c)

A pleasing view or distant scene

d)

A lack of good sense

10.

His study of philosophy gave him profound insight into human nature.

a)

Annoyed or worried

b)

Done without strong feeling

c)

Deep or intense; showing great understanding

d)

Foolish or lacking sense

11.

The historian had to scrutinize the document.

a)

To weaken or damage gradually

b)

To beg or plead humbly

c)

To examine very carefully

d)

To make unnecessary

12.

The speaker's suavity allowed him to continue his discussion through difficult topics with the audience.

a)

Smooth, polite, and charming behavior

b)

Boldness without regard for rules

c)

Mockery or ridicule

d)

Wisdom or good judgment

13.

The whole town was vexed by the non-stop construction noise emanating from the site next door.

a)

Deeply committed

b)

Annoyed, frustrated, or worried

c)

Surrounded or encircled

d)

Fearless and determined

14.

Due to the high risk of contagion, the medical staff took extra precautions when handling samples from the infected patients.

a)

A symbol or embodiment of an idea

b)

The spread of disease or harmful influence

15.

Rather than focusing on theory, the new manager preferred a pragmatic approach.

a)

Unclear or confusing

b)

Practical; focused on what works

c)

More than enough

d)

Based on unproven ideas

16.

The only way in was through the narrow ingress hidden behind the waterfall.

a)

An exit or way out

b)

An entry or way in

c)

A surrounding boundary

d)

A temporary shelter

17.

The spy pledged absolute allegiance to her country before embarking on the dangerous mission.

a)

A complaint

b)

Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause

c)

A request to authority

d)

Cruel rule

18.

He was not sure of the truth, but his strong supposition was that the keys were accidentally left in the car.

a)

A final conclusion

b)

A belief or idea not proven to be true

c)

An act of careful listening

d)

A practical solution

19.

Her friends always went to her for her sagacity.

a)

A final conclusion

b)

A belief or idea not proven to be true

c)

sound judgement; widsom

d)

A practical solution

20.

Match the following words with their correct definitions:

a)

Done with strong feeling or passion.

1.

Vehemently

b)

Small pieces of wood or scraps.

2.

Scantlings

c)

Mockery or ridicule.

3.

Derision

d)

Listening carefully or paying close attention.

4.

Hearkening

e)

A complaint or reason for dissatisfaction.

5.

Grievance

21.

Correctly match the word to its definition.

a)

to beg or plead humbling

1.

supplicate

b)

a deadly disease spreading quickly

2.

pestilence

c)

symbol or embodiment of an idea or person

3.

avatar

d)

fearless and determined

4.

dauntless

e)

full of luxury or rich beauty

5.

voluptuous

22.

Match the the definition to the correct word.

a)

an exit

1.

egress

b)

foolishness or lack of sense

2.

folly

c)

surrounded

3.

girdled

d)

unnecessary

4.

superfluous

e)

to weaken or damage something

5.

undermine