Vocabulary Quiz Practice 2/5

What does the word "tarnish" mean?

• To polish and make shiny

• To damage or diminish the quality or appearance

• To repair or fix

• To decorate with precious metals

Which sentence uses "susceptible" correctly?

• The metal was susceptible to rust after being left in the rain.

• The cake was susceptible in the oven for over an hour.

• She decided to susceptible the offer from her friend.

• The car was susceptible down the road at high speed.

What does it mean to "emancipate" someone?

• To enslave or bind

• To educate or instruct

• To free from restraint, control, or the power of another

• To employ or hire for work

Choose the sentence where "ovation" is used correctly.

• The chef prepared an ovation for the evening meal.

• The audience gave the performer a standing ovation after the show.

• She received an ovation in the mail from her friend.

• He decided to ovation his decision from last week.

Which of the following is a synonym for "tarnish"?

• Brighten

• Discolor

• Cleanse

• Adorn

If someone is "susceptible" to colds, it means they:

• Enjoy cold weather

• Rarely get cold

• Easily get colds

• Know a lot about colds

To "emancipate" someone from a contract means to:

• Sign them up for another contract

• Free them from the terms of the contract

• Make the contract more restrictive

• Renew the contract automatically

An "ovation" is most similar to:

• A whisper

• A debate

• An applause

• A lecture