7. Vocabulary in Context Quiz

After the heavy rains, the riverbanks were **inundated**, causing many homes to be submerged.

• Brightened

• Flooded

• Dried

• Polluted

Despite his efforts, the farmer's attempts at growing crops in the infertile soil were **fruitless**.

• Successful

• Colorful

• Unsuccessful

• Nutritious

The movie's ending was so **poignant** that it left the audience in tears.

• Confusing

• Funny

• Emotionally touching

• Boring

The message was so **garbled** that no one could understand its true meaning.

• Clear

• Direct

• Distorted

• Loud

Despite the economic downturn, she remained **sanguine** about the future of her business.

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Confused

His **phlegmatic** response to the emergency frustrated everyone around him.

• Panicked

• Calm

• Excited

• Unemotional

The scientist was able to **corroborate** her theory with data from recent experiments.

• Disprove

• Confirm

• Question

• Ignore

The manual provided a **comprehensive** guide to repairing the engine, leaving no detail out.

• Brief

• Incomplete

• Thorough

• Confusing

His **zealous** support for the cause inspired others to join him.

• Lukewarm

• Passionate

• Reluctant

• Indifferent

The dictator used propaganda to **coerce** the population into supporting the war.

• Persuade

• Force

• Encourage

• Trick