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Vocabulary Quizs 2-6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

collate

a)

to arrange in order for a specific purpose

b)

to combine different elements into one

c)

to analyze data for trends

d)

to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc.

2.

buttress

a)

to support, prop up, strengthen

b)

to weaken or undermine

c)

to ignore or dismiss

d)

to confuse or complicate

3.

broach

a)

to bring up or begin to talk about (a subject); to announce, to introduce

b)

to criticize or condemn someone

c)

to ignore a topic completely

d)

to celebrate an event or occasion

4.

inauspicious

a)

favorable, lucky, suggesting good fortune for the future

b)

unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future

c)

neutral, neither good nor bad, suggesting uncertainty

d)

promising, hopeful, suggesting success in the future

5.

incontrovertible

a)

unquestionable; beyond dispute

b)

open to debate; questionable

c)

subject to interpretation; ambiguous

d)

likely to be false; misleading

6.

blatant

a)

noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense

b)

subtle and understated; not easily noticed

c)

pleasantly surprising; delightful

d)

calm and peaceful; free from disturbance

7.

aver

a)

to deny; reject

b)

to affirm; declare confidently

c)

to question; doubt

d)

to suggest; imply

8.

abet

a)

to discourage or hinder

b)

to encourage, assist, aid, or support (especially in something wrong or unworthy)

c)

to ignore or overlook

d)

to criticize or condemn

9.

nonplussed

a)

confident; self-assured

b)

puzzled; not knowing what to do; at a loss

c)

excited; full of energy

d)

indifferent; lacking interest

10.

disconsolate

a)

deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope; beyond consolation

b)

feeling joyful and content

c)

having a cheerful disposition

d)

experiencing a sense of calm and peace

11.

carousal

a)

a type of amusement ride

b)

a noisy revelry or merrymaking (often with a suggestion of heavy drinking)

c)

a formal gathering for discussion

d)

a type of dance party

12.

foment

a)

to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, to warm

b)

to discourage or prevent; to cool down

c)

to celebrate or honor; to elevate

d)

to confuse or mislead; to obscure

13.

connoisseur

a)

A novice in the arts

b)

An expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgments, especially in one of the fine arts.

c)

A casual observer of art

d)

A person who collects art for investment purposes.

14.

opportune

a)

suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time

b)

inappropriate or ill-timed

c)

random or haphazard

d)

unrelated to the situation

15.

herculean

a)

(Capital H) Relating to Hercules

b)

(lowercase h) characterized by great strength

c)

A type of ancient Greek architecture

d)

A mythical creature known for its size

16.

impassive

a)

showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless

b)

expressing strong emotions

c)

easily excited or agitated

d)

full of life and energy

17.

grisly

a)

frightful, horrible, ghastly

b)

pleasant, delightful, charming

c)

ordinary, mundane, common

d)

simple, easy, straightforward

18.

prolific

a)

abundantly productive; abundant, profuse

b)

rarely productive; sparse

c)

moderately productive; average

d)

occasionally productive; limited

19.

rejoinder

a)

a type of legal document

b)

a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit.

c)

a formal accusation in court

d)

a statement made by a witness

20.

encumber

a)

to lighten or relieve burdens

b)

to weigh down or burden (with difficulties, cares, debts, etc.); to fill up, block up, or hinder

c)

to enhance or improve

d)

to ignore or overlook