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A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary Quizs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

munificent

a)

More generous than is usual or necessary.

b)

Less generous than expected.

c)

A type of financial investment.

d)

A term used for small donations.

2.

evanescence

a)

The quality of being fleeting or vanishing quickly.

b)

A state of being permanent and unchanging.

c)

A process of gradual increase or growth.

d)

A feeling of deep sadness or despair.

3.

sanguine

a)

Optimistic or positive, especially in a bad or difficult situation.

b)

Pessimistic or negative about the future.

c)

Indifferent or apathetic towards challenges.

d)

Eager to take risks without considering consequences.

4.

expiation

a)

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing.

b)

A celebration of a significant event or achievement.

c)

A legal term for the process of trial and judgment.

d)

A method of teaching through direct instruction.

5.

plaintiff

a)

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

b)

A legal term for a defendant in a trial.

c)

An individual who provides testimony in court.

d)

A lawyer representing a client in a case.

6.

capitulate

a)

To surrender or give up resistance.

b)

To fight until the end.

c)

To negotiate a treaty.

d)

To retreat from a position.

7.

unimpeachable

a)

Not able to be doubted or questioned; completely trustworthy.

b)

Open to doubt or suspicion; questionable.

c)

Partially reliable but not fully trustworthy.

d)

Easily criticized or challenged.

8.

incumbent

a)

A position held by someone

b)

Necessary as a duty or responsibility.

c)

A type of government official

d)

An optional task or role

9.

deluge

a)

A severe flood.

b)

A small stream.

c)

A type of drought.

d)

A heavy snowfall.

10.

peroration

a)

The introductory part of a speech, typically intended to grab attention.

b)

The main body of a speech, where the key points are discussed.

c)

The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm.

d)

The section of a speech where questions are answered.

11.

ingress

a)

The act of entering or the right to enter.

b)

A type of exit or departure.

c)

A method of communication.

d)

A legal term for ownership.

12.

slake

a)

To quench or satisfy one's thirst.

b)

To ignite or start a fire.

c)

To confuse or bewilder someone.

d)

To enhance or improve something.

13.

consign

a)

To deliver something to a person's custody, typically for it to be sold.

b)

To reject or dismiss something as unimportant.

c)

To keep something in a safe place for future use.

d)

To transfer ownership of something permanently.

14.

egress

a)

The act of going out or leaving a place.

b)

A type of entrance or doorway.

c)

A method of communication.

d)

A form of transportation.

15.

repose

a)

A state of rest or tranquility.

b)

A state of agitation or chaos.

c)

A type of dance.

d)

A form of exercise.

16.

emaciated

a)

Abnormally thin or weak, especially due to illness or lack of food.

b)

Having an excessive amount of body fat.

c)

Being in a state of good health and nutrition.

d)

Having a normal body weight for one's height.

17.

inscrutable

a)

Easy to understand

b)

Impossible to understand or interpret.

c)

Clear and straightforward

d)

Simple to analyze

18.

invariably

a)

Sometimes; with exceptions.

b)

Always; without exception.

c)

Rarely; under certain conditions.

d)

Occasionally; in some cases.

19.

sagacity

a)

The quality of being wise or having good judgment.

b)

The ability to make quick decisions without thought.

c)

A state of confusion or uncertainty.

d)

A tendency to be overly cautious in decision-making.

20.

gregarious

a)

Fond of company; sociable.

b)

Preferring solitude; introverted.

c)

Indifferent to social interactions.

d)

Eager to avoid company.