Vocabulary List 8
Quiz by Katie Legg
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1. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "annul"?
The judge decided to annul the unfair contract, making it legally void.
He annulled the lost puppy until its owner arrived.
She tried to annul her fear by taking deep breaths before her speech.
The storm annulled the city’s power for hours.
30s - Q2
2. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "blase"?
The blase dog barked loudly at every visitor.
He was so blase that he jumped up and down with joy.
After going to dozens of amusement parks, Jake felt blase about visiting another one.
She was blase with excitement when she won the lottery.
30s - Q3
3. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "muster"?
Before the battle, the general had to muster all the troops in one location.
She needed to muster her book before she could read it.
The teacher mustered through the difficult math problem.
The artist’s painting was mustered in bright colors.
30s - Q4
4. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "nonentity"?
The actor used to be famous, but now he feels like a nonentity in Hollywood.
The nonentity city was well-known for its famous landmarks.
She was proud of her nonentity and framed it on the wall.
The scientist made a major discovery that turned out to be a nonentity.
30s - Q5
5. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "ornate"?
The mansion was filled with ornate chandeliers and gold-trimmed furniture.
The test was so ornate that everyone finished in five minutes.
The student wrote an ornate essay that was only three sentences long.
He loved the ornate smell of freshly baked cookies.
30s - Q6
6. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "peruse"?
The wind perused through the trees, making a soft rustling sound.
He perused the finish line as he raced ahead.
The athlete perused his opponent during the game.
She took her time to peruse the book, reading every page carefully.
30s - Q7
7. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "promontory"?
The lighthouse stood tall on the promontory, overlooking the ocean.
The chef added a pinch of salt as the final promontory to the dish.
The teacher asked the class to write a promontory about their summer vacation.
The dog wagged its tail as it walked down the promontory street.
30s - Q8
8. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "recourse"?
The movie was so recourse that everyone clapped at the end.
When she lost her job, she had no recourse but to ask for help.
The scientist discovered a recourse in outer space.
He took a recourse stroll through the park.
30s - Q9
9. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "solicitous"?
The solicitous tree swayed gently in the breeze.
The solicitous mother checked on her sick child every hour.
She felt solicitous after getting a perfect score on her test.
He was solicitous about eating his favorite meal.
30s - Q10
10. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "sustain"?
The athlete had to sustain his energy throughout the entire game.
The chef sustained the ingredients into a delicious dish.
The cat sustained quickly up the tree.
She sustained her homework in her backpack.
30s