Vocabulary Quiz

What is an area of land where fruit trees are grown called?

• Garden

• Orchard

• Farm

• Plantation

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

• A process of making changes to an institution or practice

• Evolution

• A fundamental change in political power or organizational structures

• Transformation

• A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance

• Revolutions

• A gradual development or change over time

• Reformation

What is a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession?

• Assembly

• Convention

• Gathering

• Symposium

Which term refers to something relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters?

• Civil

• Civic

• Public

• Social

What is a small building for Christian worship, typically one attached to an institution or private house?

• Church

• Chapel

• Cathedral

• Sanctuary

What term means to begin or start?

• Initiating

• Commencing

• Concluding

• Halting

What word describes feelings or emotions, especially those influenced by personal beliefs or opinions?

• Thoughts

• Sentiments

• Ideas

• Notions

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

• Protest

• A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable

• Rebellion

• An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler

• Outcry

• A strong expression of public disapproval or anger

• Complaint

What word means to treat someone with disrespect or scorn?

• Mocking

• Insulting

• Teasing

• Criticizing

(a)   means to give permission for something to happen.

• Agree
• Consent
• Allow
• Permit