Vocabulary List Worksheet

What is the meaning of the word 'Pompous'?

• overly self-important in speech or manner; excessively stately or ceremonious

• having a pleasant smell

• extremely tired or exhausted

• full of energy and enthusiasm

What is the meaning of the word 'Affable'?

• courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

• difficult to understand or explain

• showing lack of interest or concern

• prone to anger or irritation

What is the meaning of the word 'Hypochondriac'?

• one who is morbidly anxious about personal health, or suffering from imagined illness

• a person who is extremely optimistic

• someone who studies ancient history

• a person who avoids social gatherings

What is the meaning of the word 'Palpitation'?

• a trembling or shaking; irregular, rapid beating or pulsation of the heart

• a type of skin rash

• a slow and steady heartbeat

• a sharp pain in the chest

What is the meaning of the word 'Impudence'?

• impertinence; insolence

• kindness; generosity

• timidity; shyness

• wisdom; intelligence

What is the meaning of the word 'disputed'?

• subject to disagreement or debate

• easy to understand

• completely agreed upon

• related to sports

What is the meaning of the word 'embezzlement'?

• stealing money or property entrusted to one's care

• helping someone manage their finances

• donating money to charity

• borrowing money from a friend

What is the meaning of the word 'malicious'?

What is the meaning of the word 'principle'?

What is the meaning of the word 'sheer'?

• complete and without restriction or qualification, absolute

• thin and transparent

• sloping sharply

• related to sheep