Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 11

What does the word "malevolent" mean?

• Kind and generous

• Having or showing a wish to do evil to others

• Unclear in meaning

• Relaxed or calm

Which word describes a marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function?

• Ambiguous

• Metamorphosis

• Resolute

• Acrid

What is the meaning of "vehement"?

• Unfavorable; acting in opposition to

• Capable of sensing or feeling; aware

• Forceful or intense in expression, emotion, or conviction

• Sunk to or existing in a low state or condition

Which word means "marked by a tendency to do good towards others; kindly"?

• Benevolent

• Nonchalant

• Altruistic

• Adverse

What does "nonchalant" mean?

• Very determined, persistent

• Unpleasantly sharp, bitter, or pungent to the taste or smell

• Relaxed or calm in a way that shows that one does not care or is not worried

• To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest

What is the meaning of "acrid"?

• Unclear in meaning; open to more than one interpretation

• Unpleasantly sharp, bitter, or pungent to the taste or smell

• A mark of acknowledgment or an expression of praise

• Sincerely concerned about the well-being of others

Which word means "unclear in meaning; open to more than one interpretation"?

• Ascertain

• Sentient

• Ambiguous

• Abject

What does "abject" mean?

• Sunk to or existing in a low state or condition

• Very determined, persistent

• Capable of sensing or feeling; aware

• To find out something by experimenting or making inquiries

Which word describes someone who is sincerely concerned about the well-being of others?

• Altruistic

• Malevolent

• Resolute

• Subjugate

What does "accolade" mean?

• A mark of acknowledgment or an expression of praise

• To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest

• Unfavorable; acting in opposition to

• To find out something by experimenting or making inquiries