12th Grade Vocabulary Assessment

What is the most accurate definition of "forgo"?

• To go ahead with a plan

• To give up or do without

• To forget temporarily

• To move forward quickly

Which sentence uses "frenzied" correctly?

• The frenzied shoppers rushed through the store during the holiday sale

• The frenzied lake was perfectly still at sunset

• She made a frenzied decision after careful consideration

• The frenzied flower grew slowly in the garden

"Reverberates" most closely means:

• To absorb completely

• To stop suddenly

• To echo or resound

• To move forward

Choose the sentence that correctly uses "tauter":

• The rope became tauter as more weight was added

• The tauter child played in the sandbox

• She spoke in a tauter voice

• The tauter weather caused rain

A "malady" is best described as:

• A celebration or festival

• A type of musical instrument

• A disease or illness

• A formal greeting

Which example best illustrates a "maverick"?

• A person who follows all rules strictly

• An independent-minded person who refuses to conform

• Someone who never expresses opinions

• A traditional leader

The word "chagrin" most closely means:

• Excitement

• Happiness

• Embarrassment or distress

• Satisfaction

"Invigorating" is best defined as:

• Making one feel tired

• Making one feel weak

• Making one feel bored

• Making one feel energetic

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "overt"?

• Her overt feelings were impossible to detect

• The spy made an overt attempt to hide

• His overt disapproval was clear to everyone

• The overt secret was well-kept

"Terse" communication is characterized by:

• Being long and detailed

• Being brief and to the point

• Being friendly and warm

• Being unclear and vague