Vocabulary Unit 11 Quiz

1.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

disdain

look down on

clear up

start

dare

2.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

onslaught

pile

attack

joke

binge

3.

5 points

Let me clarify, or

water it down a bit

make it harder for you to understand

make it easier to swallow

clear it up for you

4.

5 points

Sam’s car was sleek. It was

dented

smooth and shiny

cheap

big and heavy

5.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

irascible

nervous

hesitant

eager

cranky

6.

5 points

I included an excerpt from the textbook in my term paper, or

picture

section of writing

caption

chapter

7.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word

sleek

unclear

workable

easily tricked

rough

8.

5 points

Which of the following is most likely to smell pungent?

a rose

old sneakers

the ocean

a cookie

9.

5 points

The king renounced his power, or

worked to become more powerful

adjusted his power

gave up his authority

loved his power

10.

5 points

The first word that pops into my head when I think of Joey is irascible, because he

gets mad so easily

is so smart

has a raspy voice

always stays calm under pressure

11.

5 points

My neighbor Jack was so gullible. He

believed everything I told him

was easily angered

was indifferent

smelled terrible

12.

5 points

We often called my grandmother a sage because she

was so old

smelled like herbs

was very quiet

was wise

13.

5 points

Reuben is my pseudonym or

nickname

dinosaur

last name

dad's name

14.

5 points

Jermaine was indifferent. He

would believe anything

was very smooth

didn’t care one way or the other

gave up all his power

15.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

adept

shiny

unskilled

hated

suspicious

16.

5 points

Sydney was a food connoisseur. She

was a cook

was an expert on food

disliked food

liked food

17.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

connoisseur

nickname

soldier

amateur

expert

18.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

profound

deep

shallow

skilled

professional

19.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word

pungent

tricked

rotten

scratched

mild

20.

5 points

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word eventual?

Allison looks down on close-minded people.

The troops moved into the town and captured City Hall.

The sea near my house is very deep.

Shanette would get to go to Great Adventure at some point.