Vocabulary 2 MC Quiz

During a team meeting, Mason was feeling complacent about the project's progress, not realizing the potential risks ahead. What does the word "complacent" mean in this context?

• Anxious or fearful

• Self-satisfied without being aware of danger

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Marked with spots or smears of color

During a group project, Daniel made a comment that was seen as having a critical or disrespectful attitude. Which word best describes his comment?

• Reprehensible

• Aloof

• Derogatory

• Profound

David was caught cheating on the exam, and his actions were considered reprehensible by the school authorities. What does "reprehensible" mean in this context?

• Deserving blame or punishment

• A cause of suffering or affliction

• Dull, tedious, and repetitive

• Willing to consider new ideas

Which word means "a cause of suffering or affliction"?

• Mollify

• Scourge

• Bemused

• Receptive

What does "aloof" mean?

• Anxious or fearful

• Cool and distant

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Unwilling and hesitant

Avery is about to give a big presentation at work and feels anxious or fearful that something bad will happen. Which word describes Avery's feeling?

• Apprehensive

• Bemused

• Indignation

• Juncture

Avery was reading a complex novel and found herself bemused by the intricate plot twists. What does "bemused" mean in this context?

• Puzzled, confused, or bewildered

• Very great or intense

• Abrupt in manner

• To gather or pile up

Which word means "anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment"?

• Indignation

• Mottled

• Entranced

• Subside

During a long road trip, Noah found the landscape outside the window to be quite monotonous. What does "monotonous" mean in this context?

• Dull, tedious, and repetitive

• Filled with wonder and delight

• Willing to consider new ideas

• Marked with spots or smears of color

During the storm, the residents of the coastal town were relieved to see the waves finally _______ and the winds die down.

• Accumulate

• Subside

• Mollify

• Receptive