Vocab Quiz - 1st Semester 2018 - 2019

This word describes someone who can get people to work together.

Which word is a antonym for “indispensable”?

A grapnel hook is a special type of anchor for small boats.

Which word is an antonym for “descend”?

This word describes sand.

A familiar saying is one that most people have heard.

Lying is one example of this.

Developing cancer treatments is an important modern medical _________.

Which word is an antonym for “flaunt?”

A skiff is a small boat attached to a large ship.

You might do this if you suspected someone of stealing from you.

Six (6) is one.

Which words are synonyms for mesmerize?

Who is most likely to receive a promotion?

Which word is antonym for “jubilant”?

"Petty" details aren't worth arguing over.

The words “virus” and “mouse” are examples of computer terminology.

If you mortify someone, how do you make that person feel?

People do this when they sign checks.

This is someone who gives money to charity.

You do this when you complain that someone has told you something a hundred times.

Many people are idle on weekends.

Which word is a synonym for quizzical?

Which word is an antonym for “reluctant”?

Which word gives a clue to the meaning of "venture"?

Which word is a synonym for “taunt”?

“Persistent” and “quitting” are antonyms.

Which word gives a clue to the meaning of "moderate"?

If someone says to sit at the bow of the boat I will be in the back of the vessel.

Please ______ your eyes from my computer screen while I read this private email.

This is someone’s habit of behaving a certain way.

If a kindergartner tried to read a book for young adults, he or she probably couldn’t do this.

Don’t be so ___________. I was just kidding you.

To do something on a "whim", you plan it in advance.

Which is an "erroneous" statement?

Which word is a synonym for “digit?”

This word describes someone who is "paralyzed with fear."

Heavy backpacks ___________ the climbers as they ascend the mountain.

The princess’s silk and satin __________was embroidered with glittering jewels.

Which word is synonym for “bountiful”?

You might call the clowns at a circus jesters.

You are likely to be absorbed by your hobby.

It is easy to answer an ambiguous question.

The starboard side of a boat is on the right

Which word is a synonym for “fastidious”?

When someone finances a business, what does he or she provide?

“Lunge” and “pounce” have almost the same meaning

Which phrase means the opposite of “obsolete”?

Which word is a synonym for contemplate?

This word describes someone who isn’t doing anything.

Bad party planning can lead to one of these.

Which word is a synonym for “extricate”?

A TV celebrity may ____ a particular product for a commercial.

The majority is half (½) of a whole.

This word describes a plant that lives for many years.