Rueful Vocabulary Worksheet

What is the meaning of the word 'rueful'?

• feeling, showing or causing regret or sorrow

• extremely happy and joyful

• full of energy and excitement

• completely indifferent or uninterested

Which of the following is a synonym for 'rueful'?

• Joyful

• Regretful

• Angry

• Excited

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word: He was feeling ____ after he lied to his mom.

• rueful

• elated

• apathetic

• boastful

What is the adverb form of 'rueful'?

• ruefully

• ruefulness

• ruefulnessly

• ruefuly

What is the definition of the word 'proprietor'?

• A person who works for someone else

• An owner or group of owners of a business or property

• A type of building

• A customer

Which of the following is a synonym for 'proprietor'?

• Tenant

• Manager

• Employee

• Visitor

Fill in the blank with the correct word: His father had been assured by the _______ that his new settlement would be safe.

• proprietors

• merchants

• explorers

• settlers

What is the definition of 'fury'?

• Wild anger, rage, frenzy

• A gentle breeze

• A type of flower

• A calm discussion

What is the definition of 'furious'?

• Full of anger, wild with fury

• Very happy and joyful

• Extremely tired and sleepy

• Calm and peaceful

List any two synonyms for 'fury'.

• Ferocity, vehemence, wrath, passion (any two)

• Calmness, serenity, peace, joy (any two)

• Happiness, delight, pleasure, contentment (any two)

• Gentleness, kindness, patience, love (any two)