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English Vocabulary Quiz
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Question 1 |
This medicine is ____________ from a tropical plant.
deprived | |
derived | |
derisive |
Question 1 Explanation:
If something is "derived from" something else, it means it came from there; originated there.
Question 2 |
The new law will ____________ the entire community. Everyone will be affected.
impact | |
impede | |
impress |
Question 2 Explanation:
The verb "impact" means to affect something
Question 3 |
My co-worker was fired for accessing the manager's computer without his ____________.
consensus | |
consent | |
contempt |
Question 3 Explanation:
"Consent" is another word for "permission." It can be used as a noun or a verb.
Question 4 |
Your idea was good in theory; there were just a few problems with the ________________.
implantation | |
implementation | |
implication |
Question 4 Explanation:
"Implementation" refers to putting things into practice
Question 5 |
As a teacher, my primary concern is the ____________ of my students.
welcome | |
well off | |
welfare |
Question 5 Explanation:
"Welfare" is another word for "well-being," referring to general health and happiness.
Question 6 |
Your performance ___________ our expectations. Good job!
exceeded | |
excelled | |
except |
Question 6 Explanation:
To "exceed" means to be more than or higher than a certain level.
Question 7 |
Senator Jones is an ____________ for a higher minimum wage; she says everyone deserves to make a fair living.
adversary | |
advisor | |
advocate |
Question 7 Explanation:
If you are an "advocate" for a cause, it means you support that cause and work to make it happen.
Question 8 |
If you don't stop overspending, you'll ______________ run out of money.
inestimably | |
inevitably | |
inexhaustibly |
Question 8 Explanation:
If something is "inevitable," it means it is impossible to avoid; it will definitely happen.
Question 9 |
Fortunately, the storm caused only _____________ damage to the building.
minimal | |
minimize | |
minimum |
Question 9 Explanation:
If something is "minimal," it means it is very small.
Question 10 |
I wasn't feeling well, so I was _____________ to go to the party.
reliant | |
relinquished | |
reluctant |
Question 10 Explanation:
If you are "reluctant" to do something, it means you don't want to do it, so you hesitate.
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