Vocabulary Quiz 3/27/24

What does the word "virtuoso" mean?

• A beginner in learning

• A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit

• A type of musical instrument

• A large gathering of people for a concert

Which of the following best describes a "philanthropist"?

• Someone who collects rare books

• A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

• A professional athlete

• A scientist who studies plants

What does it mean to catch a "glimpse" of something?

• To look at something for a long time

• To see something or someone for a very short time or only partly

• To fully understand a complex idea

• To remember a past event

Which of the following best defines "magnificent"?

• Extremely ordinary or common

• Very good or delightful

• Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant

• Small and unimpressive

Choose the sentence where "virtuoso" is used correctly.

• The virtuoso of the team led them to victory.

• She played the violin with the skill of a virtuoso.

• The garden was planted in a virtuoso pattern.

• He cooked dinner with a virtuoso spice.

Identify the sentence where "philanthropist" is used correctly.

• The philanthropist painted a beautiful mural on the wall.

• He became a well-known philanthropist, giving millions to education.

• The chef was also a great philanthropist in the kitchen.

• The athlete ran faster than any philanthropist before.

Which sentence correctly uses the word "glimpse"?

• She wrote a long letter after a brief glimpse into her feelings.

• The glimpse of the cake made everyone full.

• He decided to glimpse the book instead of reading it thoroughly.

• They caught a glimpse of the rare bird through the binoculars.

Select the sentence where "magnificent" is used appropriately.

• The test score was magnificent because it was low.

• She described her trip to the grocery store as magnificent.

• The sunset over the ocean was truly magnificent.

• He felt magnificent after falling into the mud.

What is the opposite of "virtuoso" in the context of skill level?

• Expert

• Beginner

• Professional

• Master

Which word best fits the sentence: "After years of hard work, the ___ decided to donate a significant portion of their wealth to build a new library."

• Athlete

• Philanthropist

• Virtuoso

• Spectator