Circle A, B, C or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Mercurial
A. quick to change
B. obscure
C. rapid
D. slow
2. Prodigal
A. arrogant
B. spending unwisely
C. timid
D. fabulous
3. Discern
A. to have doubts
B. to have trouble
C. to detect
D. to get rid of
4. Volatile
A. willing
B. active
C. passive
D. reactive
5. Flamboyant
A. showy
B. young
C. on fire
D. elderly
6. Fandango
A. wild animal
B. lively dance
C. spectator
D. ruined city
7. Eradicate
A. to build fast
B. to plant deeply
C. to destroy completely
D. to hit hard
8. Fusillade
A. candlewick
B. strong glue
C. enemy in disguise
D. barrage of shots
9. Motif
A. recurring theme
B. collage
C. abstract painting
D. sculpture
10. Diorama
A. wide-screen
B. 3-D scene
C. comic strip
D. circular photo
11. Opaque
A. round-shaped
B. egg-shaped
C. blocking light
D. clean-shaven
12. Montage
A. ornate coin
B. wax
C. final product
D. combination of images
13. Batik
Technique for
A. dyeing fabric
B. casting statues
C. making clothes
D. weaving yarn
14. Docent
A. art student
B. museum guide
C. master painter
D. studio assistant
15. Gild
A. to work with fabric
B. to make a profit
C. to coat with gold
D. to form a union
16. Kiln
A. fancy lace
B. film reel
C. pottery oven
D. skirt
17. Tactile
A. well planned
B. flexible
C. strong
D. touchable
18. Emboss
A. to sign a painting
B. to imitate another artist
C. to decorate
D. to raise a design
19. Amorphous
A. without shape
B. romantic
C. very big
D. sharp at both ends
20. Mandala
A. African leader
B. religious symbol
C. musical instrument
D. paintbrush
Key
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. C
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. A
20. B
Ratings
10 – 14 Correct:
Good
15 – 17 Correct: Excellent
18 – 20 Correct: Exceptional
