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VOCAB WORDS 30-31

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word 'candor' means:

a)

honesty

b)

anger

c)

sadness

d)

confusion

2.

The word 'charlatan' refers to:

a)

a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they do not possess

b)

a skilled professional in their field

c)

a person who is always honest

d)

a leader of a group

3.

The word 'condescend' means:

a)

to behave as if one is superior to others

b)

to be extremely generous

c)

to avoid social interactions

d)

to express strong dislike

4.

The word 'decorum' refers to:

a)

proper behavior and good manners

b)

a type of decoration

c)

a musical instrument

d)

an ancient language

5.

The word 'encumbrance' means:

a)

A burden or impediment

b)

A celebration or festivity

c)

A type of currency

d)

A form of entertainment

6.

The meaning of the word 'extinct' is:

a)

no longer existing

b)

very dangerous

c)

rare and valuable

d)

living in groups

7.

What is the meaning of the word 'fledgling'?

a)

A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.

b)

A person or organization that is very successful and established.

c)

A person or organization that is wealthy and powerful.

d)

A person or organization that is secretive and mysterious.

8.

Galvanize means to:

a)

shock or excite someone into taking action

b)

ignore someone completely

c)

make someone laugh uncontrollably

d)

put someone to sleep

9.

The word 'gaudy' means:

a)

showy or flashy

b)

quiet or reserved

c)

dull or boring

d)

expensive or luxurious

10.

The word 'idyllic' means:

a)

peaceful and picturesque

b)

chaotic and noisy

c)

dark and gloomy

d)

modern and urban

11.

The word 'jocose' means:

a)

serious

b)

humorous and lighthearted

c)

angry

d)

boring

12.

The word 'jubilant' means:

a)

sad

b)

joyful

c)

angry

d)

confused

13.

The word 'malign' means:

a)

to speak harmful untruths about

b)

to praise highly

c)

to ignore completely

d)

to support enthusiastically

14.

The word 'mortify' means:

a)

to embarrass or humiliate

b)

to make stronger

c)

to celebrate

d)

to forgive

15.

The word 'omnipotent' means:

a)

All-powerful

b)

All-knowing

c)

Very wise

d)

Always present

16.

The word 'peremptory' means:

a)

insisting on immediate attention or obedience

b)

showing uncertainty

c)

being humorous

d)

lacking confidence

17.

The meaning of the word 'precedent' is:

a)

an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide

b)

a prediction about the future

c)

a law passed by the government

d)

a person who leads a group

18.

The word 'rustic' means:

a)

related to the countryside; simple and unsophisticated

b)

extremely modern and advanced

c)

related to the ocean; maritime

d)

very expensive and luxurious

19.

What is the meaning of the word 'wheedle'?

a)

To persuade someone by flattery

b)

To ignore someone completely

c)

To criticize harshly

d)

To make a loud noise

20.

The word 'zenith' means:

a)

the highest point

b)

a type of weather

c)

a deep valley

d)

a musical instrument

21.

The phrase 'Achilles heel' refers to:

a)

a person's weakness or vulnerable point

b)

a type of ancient Greek armor

c)

a famous battle in Greek mythology

d)

a heroic strength or advantage

22.

The phrase 'forty winks' refers to:

a)

A short nap

b)

A long journey

c)

A quick meal

d)

A brief conversation

23.

The phrase 'in the lap of the gods' means:

a)

something that is beyond human control

b)

something that is easy to achieve

c)

something that is very expensive

d)

something that is well understood

24.

The phrase 'from pillar to post' means:

a)

from point A to point B

b)

to achieve great success

c)

to stay in one place for a long time

d)

to build something from scratch

25.

The word 'anomaly' refers to:

a)

something that deviates from what is standard or expected

b)

a common occurrence

c)

a type of animal

d)

a mathematical equation

26.

The word 'arbiter' refers to:

a)

a person who settles disputes (judge)

b)

a type of musical instrument

c)

a kind of tree

d)

a mathematical formula

27.

The word 'attenuated' means:

a)

strengthened

b)

weakened

c)

expanded

d)

intensified

28.

The word 'concomitant' means:

a)

occurring at the same time as something else

b)

completely unrelated

c)

extremely rare

d)

opposite in meaning

29.

The word 'deleterious' means:

a)

harmful

b)

delightful

c)

obvious

d)

temporary

30.

The word 'dissent' means:

a)

agreement

b)

disagreement

c)

approval

d)

support

31.

The word 'efficacy' refers to:

a)

the ability to produce a desired result

b)

a type of medication

c)

an ancient language

d)

a form of entertainment

32.

What is the meaning of 'Ferment'?

a)

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development.

b)

A type of sweet dessert.

c)

A peaceful and calm environment.

d)

A method of preserving food by freezing.

33.

What is the meaning of 'Fervid'?

a)

Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.

b)

Calm and indifferent.

c)

Lacking in emotion.

d)

Uninterested and passive.

34.

What is the meaning of 'Heresy'?

a)

Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine (false teaching).

b)

A sacred religious ceremony.

c)

A type of ancient manuscript.

d)

A place of worship.

35.

What is the meaning of 'Incumbent'?

a)

Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.

b)

A person who is new to a job or activity.

c)

A temporary replacement for a position.

d)

Someone who opposes the current government.

36.

What is the meaning of 'Lassitude'?

a)

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

b)

A feeling of intense excitement.

c)

A type of musical instrument.

d)

A sudden burst of laughter.

37.

What is the meaning of 'Milieu'?

a)

A person's environment.

b)

A type of musical instrument.

c)

A traditional French dish.

d)

A mathematical equation.

38.

What is the meaning of 'Ostensible'?

a)

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

b)

Completely hidden or secret.

c)

Absolutely certain and proven.

d)

Unrelated or irrelevant.

39.

What is the meaning of 'Propagate'?

a)

To spread or promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

b)

To prevent the growth of something.

c)

To ignore completely.

d)

To destroy thoroughly.

40.

What is the meaning of 'Prudent'?

a)

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

b)

Being reckless and impulsive.

c)

Ignoring consequences.

d)

Making decisions without thinking.

41.

What is the meaning of 'Spurious'?

a)

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

b)

Extremely generous or charitable.

c)

Difficult to understand or comprehend.

d)

Related to or resembling a spiral.

42.

What is the meaning of 'Strident'?

a)

Loud and harsh; grating.

b)

Soft and gentle.

c)

Calm and soothing.

d)

Pleasant and melodious.

43.

What is the meaning of 'Surfeit'?

a)

An excessive amount of something.

b)

A lack of interest.

c)

A sudden decrease.

d)

A pleasant surprise.

44.

What does the idiom 'Cold Shoulder' mean?

a)

To deliberately ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.

b)

To offer someone a warm welcome.

c)

To give someone a gift.

d)

To help someone in need.

45.

What does the idiom 'Swan Song' mean?

a)

A final performance or activity before retirement or death.

b)

A song sung by swans in the morning.

c)

A sudden burst of energy.

d)

A type of dance performed at celebrations.

46.

What does the idiom 'To Get The Sack' mean?

a)

To be dismissed from a job.

b)

To receive a gift.

c)

To get a promotion.

d)

To go on a vacation.

47.

What does the idiom 'Without Rhyme or Reason' mean?

a)

Without any logical explanation or purpose.

b)

With a poetic and musical background.

c)

With a clear and detailed plan.

d)

With a reason related to rhyme.