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Fall WM Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

meld (verb)

a)

mix together different elements; lose one’s distinct outline or shape; blend gradually; to announce for a score (of cards in a card game)

b)

to separate distinct elements into individual parts

c)

to create a distinct outline or shape

d)

to announce a score in a sports game

2.

cloister (noun)

a)

a type of flower garden

b)

a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions); residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a style of painting

3.

glib (adj.)

a)

a) Showing little forethought or preparation.

b)

b) Marked with ease and informality.

c)

c) Lacking depth and substance.

d)

d) Characterized by excessive formality.

4.

incongruous (adj.)

a)

lacking in harmony, compatibility or appropriateness

b)

excessively harmonious and compatible

c)

suitable and appropriate in all contexts

d)

conflicting and contradictory in nature

5.

interstice (noun)

a)

a large opening in a structure

b)

a gap or small opening between things; a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ

c)

a type of tissue found in plants

d)

a solid mass of material

6.

incandescent (adj.)

a)

emitting light as a result of being heated; characterized by ardent (strong) emotion or intensity or brilliance

b)

producing light through chemical reactions

c)

reflecting light without generating heat

d)

having a dull or muted appearance

7.

lucid (adj.)

a)

having a clear mind; (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; transmitting light

b)

confused and unclear in thought or expression

c)

dark and obscure in meaning

d)

lacking clarity and coherence

8.

nebulous (adj.)

a)

lacking definition or definite content; lacking shape, form or limits; related to or resembling a nebula (clouds or gas in space)

b)

clear and well-defined; having a distinct shape or form

c)

pertaining to a bright and shining object in the sky

d)

related to a solid and tangible object

9.

onerous (adj.)

a)

1) involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome

b)

2) light and easy to manage

c)

3) beneficial and advantageous

d)

4) requiring minimal effort or obligation

10.

bauble (noun)

a)

a mock scepter carried by a court jester

b)

a type of gemstone

c)

a traditional crown worn by royalty

d)

an ancient musical instrument

11.

condescend (verb)

a)

1) do something that one considers to be below one's dignity; to think or behave as if you are superior to others

b)

2) to act in a humble and respectful manner towards others

c)

3) to elevate oneself morally and ethically above others

d)

4) to engage in behavior that is considered honorable and dignified

12.

refute (verb)

a)

prove to be false or incorrect; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

b)

to support or confirm an argument

c)

to ignore or dismiss evidence

d)

to accept as true without question

13.

deign (verb)

a)

to do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

b)

to refuse to do something

c)

to act in a humble manner

d)

to elevate oneself above others

14.

prognosticate (verb)

a)

to predict based on evidence

b)

to make a guess without basis

c)

to describe in detail

d)

to analyze past events

15.

abet (verb)

a)

assist or encourage, often in some wrongdoing

b)

to hinder or obstruct

c)

to ignore or neglect

d)

to confuse or mislead

16.

limpid (adj.)

a)

(of language) clear; easily understandable; transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; clear and bright

b)

(of language) complex; difficult to understand; obscure

c)

(of language) vague; lacking clarity; confusing

d)

(of language) dull; lacking brightness; unclear

17.

ruminate (verb)

a)

reflect deeply on a subject, ponder or contemplate

b)

to eat quickly without chewing

c)

to ignore or dismiss a thought

d)

to speak loudly and confidently

18.

facile (adj.)

a)

1) Easily achieved, effortless

b)

2) Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue, superficial

c)

3) Capable as in fluent or poised

d)

4) Difficult to understand, complex

19.

cloister (verb)

a)

to isolate from the world; to seclude

b)

to surround with a garden

c)

to engage in public speaking

d)

to travel extensively

20.

meld (noun)

What does 'meld' refer to?

a)

1) blend, mixture

b)

2) a form of rummy (card game) using two decks of cards and four jokers

c)

3) a type of musical composition

d)

4) a method of cooking involving slow heat