Vocabulary Test...

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Annex

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Admonish

Which of the following sentences employ irony?

Which of the following is an example of situational irony?

Identify the type of irony in the following example:

You scheduled an outdoor wedding in July because it hasn't rained in July for 10 years. Unfortunately, it still rains on your wedding day.

Identify the type of irony in the following example:

A mean old man ate a large meal at a restaurant. The waitress tried to provide him with excellent service, but every time she brought him a dish, he complained.  First he thought that the soup was too cold when it was hot. Then he said that his chicken steak was dry and chewy, when it was moist and succulent. Then he complained that one of her brown hairs was in his mashed potatoes, but the hair was actually grey like his own. She remained patient and continued to try to help him until the end of the meal, when he left her a a rupee for a tip. She replied on his way out, "Thank you for the generous tip, Mister."

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Exponent

Identify the type of irony used in the following excerpt:
(from J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series)

Why were you lurking under our window?
Yes yes, good point, Petunia! What were you doing under our windows, boy?
Listening to the news, said Harry in a resigned voice.
His aunt and uncle exchanged looks of outrage.
Listening to the news! Again?
Well, it changes every day, you see, said Harry.

Choose the most suitable synonym to replace the word given in bold:
Rohan tried to cajole Lopa, but it was in vain.

Select the word closest in meaning to the given words:
Sterile