WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz Week 1—Resource
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of the word "tangible" in the following sentence? "The excitement in the room was almost tangible as the results were announced."
touchable
invisible
confusing
loud
What does "inscrutable" mean in the sentence below? "Her inscrutable expression made it impossible to know what she was thinking."
easy to read
mysterious or difficult to understand
joyful
angry
Choose the best definition for "ameliorate" in this context: "The new policies were designed to ameliorate the problems faced by students."
worsen
improve or make better
ignore
create
What does "cacophony" mean in the following sentence? "The cacophony of car horns made it hard to concentrate."
silence
pleasant music
harsh, discordant noise
gentle whisper
What is the meaning of "reticent" in this sentence? "Although he knew the answer, he remained reticent during the discussion."
talkative
excited
reserved
angry
What does "dogmatic" mean in the following sentence? "Her dogmatic approach to the debate left little room for compromise."
flexible
stubbornly opinionated
uncertain
humorous
What is the meaning of "surfeit" in this sentence? "There was a surfeit of food at the party, and much of it went uneaten."
shortage
excess or overabundance
variety
freshness
What does "quixotic" mean in the following sentence? "His quixotic plan to travel the world on foot was met with skepticism."
practical
idealistic but impractical
dangerous
boring
What is the meaning of "morass" in this sentence? "The project became a morass of paperwork and confusion."
clear path
success
celebration
complicated or confusing situation
What does "clandestine" mean in the following sentence? "The group held clandestine meetings to avoid detection."
public
secret or hidden
noisy
official
Which of the following is a synonym for "tangible"?
abstract
concrete
invisible
theoretical
Select an antonym for "inscrutable."
mysterious
transparent
confusing
enigmatic
Which word is a synonym for "ameliorate"?
worsen
improve
ignore
destroy
Choose an antonym for "cacophony."
uproar
noise
harmony
racket
Which of the following is a synonym for "reticent"?
reserved
talkative
outgoing
expressive
Select an antonym for "dogmatic."
flexible
stubborn
rigid
opinionated
Which word is a synonym for "surfeit"?
shortage
excess
lack
need
Choose an antonym for "quixotic."
unrealistic
idealistic
fanciful
practical
Which of the following is a synonym for "morass"?
confusion
clarity
order
simplicity
Select an antonym for "clandestine."
secret
public
hidden
covert
