Vocabulary quiz 1 name&surname: number:

“THE INTERLOPERS “BY SAKI

A) Match the synonym of each word

1) Acquiesce a) lethargy
2) Pious b) omission
3) Endeavor c) devout
4) Languor d) agreement
5) Reconciliation e) comply
f) undertaking

B)COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ANALOGIES

Decide what relationship the first two words have; then choose the word that creates the same
relationship between the second pair of words.

1) Pious : religious :: moral : ?

a)dishonourable b)ethical c)objectionable

2)refuse : acquiesce :: reject : ?

a)accept b)deny c)dismiss

3)labor : languor :: rest : ?

a)sleepiness b)disturbance c)repose

4)reconciliation : handshake :: disagreement : ?

a)duel b)contract c)party

C) MATCH THE WORD WITH ITS DEFINITION

1) The state of feeling, often pleasant,of tiredness …………………………………………….

2)An expression of sympathy for someone’s death …………………………………………….

3)Submit or comply silently or without protest,agree,consent ……………………………………..

4)To roam or go around in quest of plunder ………………………………………..

5)Extremely steep ………………………………………

6)Having or showing dutiful spirit or reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious
obligations.

7)Help or assistance , especially in time of difficulty

8) Take something (esp power or control) from someone or something else after considerable effort
or difficulty

a) WREST B)LANGUOR C)CONDOLENCES D)PIOUS

E)ACQUIESCE F)SUCCOR G)POACH H)PRECIPITOUS