Test Vocab 1

Question 1

Benevolent

Answer 1

Well meaning and kindly

Question 2

Quarantine

Answer 2

A state, period or place in isolation where people exposed to infectious diseases are placed.

Question 3

Dilapidated

Answer 3

In a state of disrepair

Question 4

Wretch

Answer 4

An unfortunate or unhappy person

Question 5

Agnostic

Answer 5

A person who believes nothing is known or can be known about God

Question 6

Swallow

Answer 6

A type of bird, commonly found in the UK
To allow food or drink to pass down the throat.

Question 7

Corroborate

Answer 7

Confirm or give support to, or verify that something is correct.

Question 8

Idyllic

Answer 8

Extremely happy or peaceful.

Question 9

Monotone

Answer 9

Unchanging pitch in voice, without intonation or expressions.

Question 10

Derivative

Answer 10

Imitate work of other artists or writers, so it won’t be original.

Question 11

Apathetic

Answer 11

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern.

Question 12

Obscure

Answer 12

Not discovered or known, uncertain or not clearly expressed.

Question 13

Imprudent

Answer 13

Not showing care for the consequences of an action, rash.

Question 14

Vicarious

Answer 14

Acting or done for another

Question 15

Prominent

Answer 15

Important or famous
Sticking out, protruding

Question 16

Mare

Answer 16

A female horse

Question 17

Scholastic

Answer 17

Concerning schools or education.

Question 18

Tranquility

Answer 18

State of being calm and at peace.

Question 19

Impudent

Answer 19

Not showing due respect for another person, cheeky or insolent.

Question 20

Defy

Answer 20

Openly resist or refuse to obey.