WorksheetsWord of the Day Quiz #7
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the meaning of 'vindicate'?
To show that someone is not guilty
To take revenge on someone
To make excuses for poor behavior
To question someone's authority
Which sentence uses 'wary' correctly?
She was wary about the offer that seemed too good to be true.
The wary sunshine brightened up the entire room.
He completed the task with wary and precision.
The wary celebration lasted until midnight.
The word 'abhor' most closely means:
To worship
To detest
To consider
To approve
In which situation would someone 'bask' in something?
When they're running away from danger
When they're experiencing extreme sadness
When they're enjoying positive attention
When they're working on a difficult problem
What does it mean to 'capitulate'?
To invest money
To summarize main points
To surrender or give in
To speak loudly and clearly
'Guile' refers to:
Extreme happiness
Cunning deceitfulness
Physical strength
Impressive knowledge
Which of the following is the best example of 'debunking' something?
Creating a new scientific theory
Proving a popular myth to be false
Building a structure according to code
Writing a fictional story
Something that is 'elusive' is:
Easy to find or catch
Extremely dangerous
Difficult to find or catch
Completely transparent
A 'fervent' supporter of a cause would be:
Lukewarm and indifferent
Passionate and enthusiastic
Critical and doubtful
Logical and unemotional
The term 'haughty' describes someone who is:
Extremely tired
Arrogantly superior
Deeply thoughtful
Exceedingly generous
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'vindicate'?
She tried to vindicate her brother by providing an alibi.
The chef vindicated the spices before adding them to the dish.
They vindicated the entire building during the fire drill.
The artist vindicated her paintings with bright colors.
Being 'wary' of a situation means:
Being excited about it
Being cautious about it
Being ignorant of it
Being in control of it
Which of the following would a person who 'abhors' violence likely do?
Participate in boxing matches
Watch violent movies for entertainment
Advocate for peaceful conflict resolution
Join the military to fight in wars
The phrase 'to debunk a theory' means:
To support it with new evidence
To expand upon the original idea
To expose it as false
To publish it in a scientific journal
Someone described as having 'fervent beliefs' would:
Frequently change their opinions
Hold their convictions intensely
Have no strong opinions on any subject
Only believe things that can be scientifically proven
