Mastery Test 10-13

Question 1

What does ‘Abominable’ mean?

Answer 1

Very bad or unpleasant.

Question 2

What does ‘Bumbling’ mean?

Answer 2

Clumsy or incompetent.

Question 3

What is a ‘Consequence’?

Answer 3

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Question 4

What does ‘Delude’ mean?

Answer 4

To mislead or deceive.

Question 5

What does ‘Dole’ mean?

Answer 5

To distribute something, often in small amounts.

Question 6

What does ‘Engulf’ mean?

Answer 6

To completely surround or cover something.

Question 7

What does ‘Foil’ mean?

Answer 7

To prevent something from succeeding.

Question 8

What does ‘Formulate’ mean?

Answer 8

To develop a plan or idea systematically.

Question 9

What is ‘Initiative’?

Answer 9

The ability to take charge or a new plan or proposal.

Question 10

What is a ‘Memento’?

Answer 10

An object kept as a reminder of a person or event.

Question 11

What is a ‘Nonconformist’?

Answer 11

A person who does not follow established customs or beliefs.

Question 12

What does ‘Null and Void’ mean?

Answer 12

No longer valid or legally binding.

Question 13

What is a ‘Panorama’?

Answer 13

A wide view of an area or a comprehensive presentation of a subject.

Question 14

What does ‘Posterity’ refer to?

Answer 14

Future generations.

Question 15

What does ‘Pry’ mean?

Answer 15

To inquire too curiously or force something open.

Question 16

What does ‘Refurbish’ mean?

Answer 16

To renovate or improve something.

Question 17

What does ‘Resourceful’ mean?

Answer 17

Able to solve problems effectively and creatively.

Question 18

What does ‘Rigorous’ mean?

Answer 18

Extremely thorough or strict.

Question 19

What does ‘Subsequent’ mean?

Answer 19

Coming after something in time.

Question 20

What does ‘Unerring’ mean?

Answer 20

Always accurate or correct.

Question 21

What is an ‘Alias’?

Answer 21

A false or alternate name.

Question 22

What does ‘Amble’ mean?

Answer 22

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

Question 23

What does ‘Burly’ mean?

Answer 23

Large and strong; heavily built.

Question 24

What does ‘Distort’ mean?

Answer 24

To twist out of shape or misrepresent.

Question 25

What does 'Dogged' mean?

Answer 25

Determined and persistent.

Question 26

What does 'Dumbfounded' mean?

Answer 26

Greatly astonished or shocked.

Question 27

What does 'Extinct' mean?

Answer 27

No longer existing.

Question 28

What is a 'Fossil'?

Answer 28

Preserved remains or impressions of ancient organisms.

Question 29

What does 'Grit' mean?

Answer 29

Courage and determination or small, loose particles of stone.

Question 30

What does 'Inevitable' mean?

Answer 30

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Question 31

What does 'Ingrained' mean?

Answer 31

Deeply rooted or firmly established.

Question 32

What does 'Meteoric' mean?

Answer 32

Very rapid and often temporary, like a meteor.

Question 33

What does 'Parody' mean?

Answer 33

A humorous or satirical imitation.

Question 34

What does 'Prevail' mean?

Answer 34

To be victorious or widespread.

Question 35

What does 'Rend' mean?

Answer 35

To tear something apart violently.

Question 36

What does 'Replenish' mean?

Answer 36

To refill or restore.

Question 37

What does 'Rummage' mean?

Answer 37

To search thoroughly but disorderly.

Question 38

What does 'Skimp' mean?

Answer 38

To use less of something than is necessary.

Question 39

What does 'Sleuth' mean?

Answer 39

A detective or to investigate like one.

Question 40

What does 'Vandalism' mean?

Answer 40

Deliberate destruction or damage to property.

Question 41

What does 'Abduct' mean?

Answer 41

To kidnap or carry off by force.

Question 42

What does 'Ambiguous' mean?

Answer 42

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

Question 43

What does 'Balk' mean?

Answer 43

To hesitate or refuse to proceed.

Question 44

What does 'Compact' mean?

Answer 44

Small and efficient or an agreement between parties.

Question 45

What does 'Confer' mean?

Answer 45

To discuss something or grant a title or benefit.

Question 46

What does 'Earmark' mean?

Answer 46

To designate something for a specific purpose.

Question 47

What does 'Frigid' mean?

Answer 47

Very cold or unfriendly.

Question 48

What does 'Implement' mean?

Answer 48

A tool or to put a plan into action.

Question 49

What does 'Incalculable' mean?

Answer 49

Too great to be measured or counted.

Question 50

What does 'Indisputable' mean?

Answer 50

Impossible to question or doubt.

Question 51

What does 'Intensive' mean?

Answer 51

Highly concentrated or thorough.

Question 52

What does 'Maneuver' mean?

Answer 52

A skillful movement or strategy.

Question 53

What does 'Sabotage' mean?

Answer 53

To deliberately destroy or disrupt.

Question 54

What does 'Scant' mean?

Answer 54

Barely sufficient or inadequate.

Question 55

What does 'Stealthy' mean?

Answer 55

Done in a secretive or sneaky manner.

Question 56

What does 'Strapping' mean?

Answer 56

Strong and muscular.

Question 57

What does 'Strident' mean?

Answer 57

Loud, harsh, or forceful.

Question 58

What does 'Thrive' mean?

Answer 58

To grow or develop well.

Question 59

What does 'Titanic' mean?

Answer 59

Very large, powerful, or important.

Question 60

What does 'Valiant' mean?

Answer 60

Brave and courageous.