Vocabulary Quiz: Word Meanings and Usage

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What does the word 'unceasingly' mean?

Briefly
Continuously (correct)
Intermittently
Occasionally

Which of the following best describes someone who is 'apprehensive'?

Excited and eager
Joyful and carefree
Calm and relaxed
Concerned and anxious (correct)

What part of speech is the word 'contemptuous'?

Adverb
Verb
Noun
Adjective (correct)

Which example sentence best illustrates the meaning of 'unceasingly'?

She worked tirelessly, taking only short breaks. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How would a 'contemptuous' person likely feel towards someone who breaks the rules?

Scornful (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'premonition' mean?

The anticipation of an event without conscious reason (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of speech is the word 'implore'?

Verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would someone likely feel 'groggy'?

After a restless night (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible synonym for 'implore'?

Beg (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence illustrates the meaning of 'premonition'?

A sudden premonition made him feel uneasy about going out that night. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of speech for the word 'elude'?

Verb (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the definition of 'elude'?

To escape (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which context is 'elude' used in the example sentence?

To hide from someone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the action of eluding in the example sentence?

It required cleverness. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which font is used in the document titled 'Scarlett - The Outsiders Vocabulary 2'?

Arial (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'gingerly' mean?

Cautiously and carefully (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'bewildering'?

Extremely confusing or difficult to understand (C) Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word 'sheepish'?

Adjective (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses 'gingerly'?

The boy was acting gingerly because he knew he could get caught. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What emotion is conveyed by the word 'sheepish'?

Embarrassed (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the meaning of 'bewildering'?

The complex puzzle was bewildering for the newcomers. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'gingerly' as used in the vocabulary list?

Cautiously and carefully (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words can be synonymous with 'sheepish'?

Shy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Unceasingly

Continuously; without stopping.

Apprehensive

Anxious or worried about the future.