Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

Angono, Rizal
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Vocabulary Test:

Name: __________________________________

Date: __________________________________

Directions: Select the word from the list of that means most nearly the same as the
given term. Write the letter of your answer next to the number.

___ 1. atrocity

a. an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or

injury
b. the state or quality of being utterly evil
c. a pleasant gesture of someone

___ 2. galvanized

a. enthusiastic or energized
b. enclosed in a protective covering
c. to cause people take action

___ 3. anti-lynching crusader

a. someone promoting violence and unrest

b. an individual engaging in criminal activities for a cause
c. a group of women who advocates to eradicate lynching

___ 4. lynching mob

a. a group promoting justice and legal proceedings

b. a mob engaging in illegal and violent public execution without trial
c. a gathering advocating for social harmony

___ 5. fallacious

a. truthful and accurate

b. mistaken belief
c. genuine or sincere
___ 6. congregation

a. a gathering of people for socializing and entertainment

b. a collection of artifacts in a museum
c. an assembly or group, especially for religious worships

___ 7. muckraking

a. exposing and criticizing societal issues through investigative journalism

b. engaging in cultural work
c. participating in ecological conversation efforts

___ 8. emblematic

a. hiding true intentions or feelings

b. rapidly changing or evolving
c. representative or symbolic of a particular quality or concept

___ 9. ammunition

a. building materials for construction

b. the material fired, scattered, dropped or denotated from any weapon
c. information used for negotiation and diplomacy

___ 10. boycott

a. to protest or refuse to participate in something as a form of disapproval or

disagreement
b. to endorse or support a product or service
c. to encourage open and friendly communication

___ 11. radicals

a. people supporting extreme and fundamental reforms

b. those promoting traditional values and practices
c. those advocating for gradual and moderate changes

___ 12. defiant

a. eager to please and conform

b. showing strong resistance or disobedience
c. indifferent and apathetic

___ 13. fraudulent

a. in accordance with legal standards

 b. transparent and open in communication
c. involving deceit or trickery to gain an unfair advantage

___ 14. mettle

a. the ability to bend or adapt easily

b. courage, resilience, and determination in facing challenges
c. a malleable substance often used in construction

___ 15. explicitly

a. clearly and directly, leaving no room for misunderstanding

b. in a vague and ambiguous manner
c. in a reserved and understated fashion

___ 16. blossomed

a. withered or decayed
b. unchanged or stagnant
c. developed and flourished

___ 17. legislature

a. the process of enforcing laws

b. the implementation of legal decisions
c. a body of elected officials responsible for making laws

___ 18. ardent

a. lacking enthusiasm or passion

b. fervently enthusiastic or passionate
c. expressing moderate interest

___ 19. suffrage

a. the right to vote in political elections

b. a state of distress or hardship
c. a type of financial compensation

___ 20. Jim crow

a. a type of bird in Southern United States

b. a set of laws enforcing racial segregation in Southern United States
c. a traditional dance originating from African American communities