Vocab Set 12 Review

In the sentence, "The wind began to tousle her hair as she stood on the cliff," what does the word "tousle" most likely mean?

• Smooth

• Tangle

• Cut

• Color

Which of the following words is a synonym for "mausoleum"?

• Cemetery

• Monument

• Tomb

• Chapel

If someone is "flummoxed" by a math problem, what are they likely feeling?

• Confident

• Confused

• Excited

• Bored

Which of the following sentences uses the word "exodus" correctly?

• The exodus of birds in the spring is a beautiful sight.

• The exodus of people from the city was due to the festival.

• The exodus of water from the dam was controlled.

• The exodus of ideas was inspiring.

What is the connotation of the word "calamity" in the following sentence: "The earthquake was a calamity that left the city in ruins"?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Ambiguous

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

• Abandoned

• Neglected

• Maintained

• Ruined

In what context might someone use the word "repertoire"?

• A chef discussing their collection of recipes

• A teacher grading papers

• A scientist conducting an experiment

• A traveler packing a suitcase

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of the word "profuse"?

• The profuse rain caused the river to overflow.

• The profuse student studied for hours.

• The profuse artist painted a single canvas.

• The profuse athlete ran a short distance.

What is the most likely reason for a "mutiny" to occur on a ship?

• The crew is satisfied with the captain's leadership.

• The crew is unhappy and wants to take control.

• The ship is sailing smoothly.

• The captain is giving a motivational speech.

Which of the following words is a synonym for "appraise"?

• Ignore

• Evaluate

• Destroy

• Create