1

Fill in the blank using a word with an opposite meaning to 'lunge.'

The hikers decided to____to the cabin when the storm grew more assertive.

A) pounce

B) thrust

C) retreat

D) leap

2

Qiana was mortified when she realized that she had emailed the wrong person. In the following sentence, what part of speech is the word "mortify"?

A) Adjective

B) Noun

C) Adverb

D) Verb

3

Which of the following is not a synonym of the keyword "mischievous"?

A) Roguish

B) Serious

C) Prankish

D) Impish

4

Choose the correct definition of the word 'patronize'.

A) Treat someone with equal respect

B) Treat someone with equal consideration.

C) Treat someone with an apparent kindness

D) Treat someone with genuine respect

5

Find the word synonymous with 'lunge'.

Lusy decided to____her new phone before heading out for the day.

A) charge

B) recede

C) withdraw

D) retreat

6

Choose the correct definition of the word 'mortify'.

A) Someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed

B) To praise or elevate in rank

C) Someone feel honored.

D) Make someone feel proud

7

Fill in the blanks by using a word that has an opposite meaning to the word 'mischievous'.

The____child listened attentively and followed the teacher’s instructions.

A) playful

B) naught

C) frisky

D) well-behaved

8

Shika felt frustrated when he would patronize her ideas instead of offering genuine feedback. Determine the grammatical category of the word 'patronize' in the given sentence.

A) Noun

B) Verb

C) Adverb

D) Adjective

9

Fill in the blanks by using a word that has a similar meaning to the keyword "Persistent".

The little girl was____and refused to eat veggies.

A) fleeting

B) intermittent

C) stubborn

D) sporadic

10

Fill in the blank using a word that has a similar meaning to the word 'descend'.

Neha’s mistake during the presentation was enough to____her in front of the entire team.

A) embolden

B) validate

C) comfort

D) embarrass