Vocabulary Skills ESOL

What does the word "admonition" most closely mean?

• Praise

• Warning

• Agreement

• Celebration

Choose the sentence where "deftly" is used correctly.

• He deftly avoided the question about his vacation plans.

• The weather was deftly cold and unwelcoming.

• She spoke deftly about her intentions to move abroad.

• The cake was decorated deftly with too much sugar.

Which of the following is an antonym for "diminish"?

• Reduce

• Increase

• Maintain

• Ignore

Identify the mood in a sentence that uses the word "exhilarating":

• Melancholy

• Exciting

• Dreary

• Anxious

What does "frigid" best describe?

• A warm embrace

• A hot day

• A cold demeanor

• A mild temperature

"Torrent" is most similar to which of the following?

• Trickle

• Drought

• Flood

• Breeze

In which scenario would someone most likely speak "wryly"?

• During a heartfelt apology

• When making a sarcastic comment

• While giving a formal speech

• In a straightforward news report

Which sentence correctly uses the word "conspicuous"?

• He wore a conspicuous outfit that blended with the crowd.

• The conspicuous painting stood out in the gallery.

• She spoke in a very conspicuous whisper.

• The flavor of the dish was conspicuously mild.

What is the best synonym for "exhilarating" in the context of an experience?

• Tiring

• Thrilling

• Boring

• Unpleasant

Choose the sentence that infers a "frigid" atmosphere:

• The room was cozy and warm, filled with laughter.

• People were bundled up, their breath visible in the icy air.

• The sun was blazing and the beach was crowded.

• The garden was blooming with flowers and buzzing with bees.