Vocabulary in Context: Adjectives and Adverbs
Test your understanding of vocabulary words by identifying their correct meanings in context. Focuses on adjectives and adverbs describing emotions, personality traits, and behaviors.
Questions
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
He rushed to congratulate his ecstatic friend after he scored his first goal in the soccer league.
- blissful
- funny
- elated
- nervous
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
He gets perturbed over minor troubles.
- violent
- sorrowful
- anxious
- relaxed
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
He accepted defeat magnanimously by saying “The best man won”.
- rudely
- graciously
- decently
- selfishly
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
As an employee one must obey the boss but must not be servile.
- secondary
- assertive
- bossy
- submissive
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
After the long trek up the steep mountain, he felt very lethargic and was relieved to go back and take rest.
- energized
- lacklustre
- weary
- disturbed
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The detective's rumpled appearance disguised an astute and logical mind.
- violent
- shrewd
- wise
- intellectual
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
Mahatma Gandhi gave up all possessions and lived an austere lifestyle.
- rebellious
- simple
- indigent
- deprived
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The agile chief executive has been largely instrumental in the company’s success.
- aged
- lenient
- quick-witted
- energetic
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The diligent detective investigated all the clues in the murder mystery.
- intelligent
- careful
- honest
- polite
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
Unfortunately, most of the sites on internet carry advertisements with obscene pictures.
- indecent
- foul
- aggressive
- filthy
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The congenial host walked around all night asking people if they needed anything and if they enjoyed the party.
- friendly
- soft-spoken
- courteous
- customary
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The accident victim did not suffer serious injury, but looked disoriented.
- weak
- confused
- settled
- mystified
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
Members of the diplomatic corps are expected to behave in a decorous manner.
- improper
- judicious
- reserved
- well behaved
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
The headstrong girl, already in love, refused to marry the man of her parent’s choice.
- arrogant
- skilful
- stubborn
- violent
Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.
When a husband and wife get divorced, one of them may choose to relinquish all rights to the family home.
- forsake
- folklore
- forlorn
- forgive