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GLSDJ Round 2 1-19

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "spurious"?

a)

Easy to understand

b)

Not genuine, authentic, or true

c)

Not Easy to understand

d)

Genuine and authentic

2.

Which word means "not able to be improved, corrected, or reformed"?

a)

Magnanimous

b)

Incorrigible

c)

Cogent

d)

Gregarious

3.

What does "abstruse" mean?

a)

Difficult to understand

b)

Sociable

c)

Sad or gloomy

d)

Easy to understand

4.

Which word best describes someone who is sociable and enjoys the company of others?

a)

Lugubrious

b)

Gregarious

c)

Tepid

d)

Dubious

5.

What is the definition of "volition"?

a)

The act of being persuasive

b)

The power to choose; the will

c)

The act of being sad or gloomy

d)

The act of being unenthusiastic

6.

Which word means "unnecessary, beyond what is required or needed"?

a)

Reciprocal

b)

Superfluous

c)

Ostensibly

d)

Incendiary

7.

Choose the word that means "done or performed in return".

a)

Reciprocal

b)

Magnanimous

c)

Cogent

d)

Extemporaneous

8.

Which word describes an argument that is persuasive, logical, and clear?

a)

Dubious

b)

Spurious

c)

Cogent

d)

Tepid

9.

Which word would best fit in the following sentence? "Her explanation was so ________ that everyone understood and agreed with her point of view."

a)

Abstruse

b)

Cogent

c)

Tepid

d)

Spurious

10.

Select the sentence that BEST uses the word "ostensibly".

a)

He was ostensibly happy, but I could tell he was upset.

b)

The answer was ostensibly superfluous and it showed.

c)

The teacher was ostensibly incorrigible, then we went home for the weekend.

d)

She was ostensibly the most gregarious person in the room and maybe even the entire town.

11.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of "incendiary"?

a)

A comment that sparks a heated argument

b)

A generous act towards a rival

c)

A speech that calms a crowd

d)

A lukewarm response to a question

12.

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of "magnanimous".

a)

The weather was magnanimous and tepid.

b)

She was magnanimous in victory, congratulating her opponent warmly.

c)

The teacher was magnanimous in her gregariousness.

d)

He was magnanimous about the abstruse instructions.

13.

Which word would best complete the sentence? "His ________ attitude made it clear he was not excited about the project."

a)

Incendiary

b)

Gravitas

c)

Tepid

d)

Reciprocal

14.

Which of the following best describes a "sycophant"?

a)

Someone who is always doubting

b)

Someone who is generous to enemies

c)

Someone who praises others just to be liked or to gain favor

d)

Someone who is always sad and gloomy

15.

A teacher says, "I will not condone cheating in my class." What does the teacher mean?

a)

The teacher will not permit or accept cheating.

b)

The teacher will let you choose whether you think it's worth it to cheat - it's your choice.

c)

The teacher will allow cheating if it is harmless.

d)

The teacher thinks it isn't genuinely true that you would cheat.

16.

Which scenario best demonstrates the meaning of "transitory"?

a)

A rainstorm that only lasts a few minutes

b)

The expansion of the universe

c)

A permanent tattoo

d)

A confusing situation that one can't comprehend

17.

A student is described as "lugubrious" after receiving a bad grade. What does this imply about the student's demeanor?

a)

The student is not able to repair their performance.

b)

The student is sociable and talkative.

c)

The student is sad or gloomy.

d)

The student is angry and violent.

18.

Analyze the following situation: A person gives a speech without any notes or preparation. Which vocabulary word best describes this action?

a)

Spurious

b)

Incendiary

c)

Extemporaneous

d)

Superfluous

19.

A politician is known for their "gravitas." How might this quality affect their public image? Use evidence from the definition to support your answer.

a)

It would make them seem untrustworthy and unserious.

b)

It would make them seem like a sycophant.

c)

It would earn them respect and awe due to their seriousness and dignity.

d)

It would make them appear unenthusiastic.

20.

A student claims that a rumor about a classmate is "spurious." What does this suggest about the rumor, and why might it be important to recognize spurious information?

a)

The rumor is not genuine or true, and recognizing this helps prevent misinformation.

b)

The rumor is generous, and makes the classmate look good.

c)

The rumor is likely true and should be spread.

d)

The rumor is likely to cause strong emotions and reactions among others.