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WorksheetsUnit 12 Vocabulary - Level D
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
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1.
Another word for considerable might be:
a)
trivial
b)
appreciable
c)
decent
d)
negligible
2.
Which of the following is the opposite of veneration?
a)
praise
b)
chatter
c)
commentary
d)
blasphemy
3.
Which of the following would you use to describe a musician who is eminent?
a)
illustrious
b)
obscure
c)
anonymous
d)
vagrant
4.
If a character in a horror movie reacts to something by turning pale, he or she:
a)
jeers
b)
reeks
c)
blanches
d)
scuttles
5.
A pest or annoyance might be described as:
a)
pleasant
b)
worrisome
c)
intolerable
d)
insignificant
6.
The opposite of harsh is:
a)
extreme
b)
obstreperous
c)
excessive
d)
temperate
7.
On Sundays, I usually volunteer at the local animal shelter. The veterinarians there teach volunteers like me to be kind to all animals and to not maltreat them for any reason. Admittedly, some of the tasks I do, such as cleaning up after the animals, stacking large bags of pet food, and empyting and then refilling water bowls, can be laborious, but the veterinarians always points out that they are important. After all, they contend, anyone who wants to work with pets and always treat them in a humane manner must learn to be patient and consistent.
Which of the following could be used to replace maltreat?
Which of the following could be used to replace maltreat?
a)
harm
b)
coddle
c)
tickle
d)
reward
8.
On Sundays, I usually volunteer at the local animal shelter. The veterinarians there teach volunteers like me to be kind to all animals and to not maltreat them for any reason. Admittedly, some of the tasks I do, such as cleaning up after the animals, stacking large bags of pet food, and empyting and then refilling water bowls, can be laborious, but the veterinarians always points out that they are important. After all, they contend, anyone who wants to work with pets and always treat them in a humane manner must learn to be patient and consistent.
The word laborious serves to:
The word laborious serves to:
a)
emphasize the ease of work
b)
suggest that the job is boring
c)
imply conflict with the staff
d)
suggest that the work is strenuous
9.
On Sundays, I usually volunteer at the local animal shelter. The veterinarians there teach volunteers like me to be kind to all animals and to not maltreat them for any reason. Admittedly, some of the tasks I do, such as cleaning up after the animals, stacking large bags of pet food, and empyting and then refilling water bowls, can be laborious, but the veterinarians always points out that they are important. After all, they contend, anyone who wants to work with pets and always treat them in a humane manner must learn to be patient and consistent.
When you contend something you:
When you contend something you:
a)
argue against it
b)
undermine it
c)
argue it
d)
refuse to accept it
10.
On Sundays, I usually volunteer at the local animal shelter. The veterinarians there teach volunteers like me to be kind to all animals and to not maltreat them for any reason. Admittedly, some of the tasks I do, such as cleaning up after the animals, stacking large bags of pet food, and empyting and then refilling water bowls, can be laborious, but the veterinarians always points out that they are important. After all, they contend, anyone who wants to work with pets and always treat them in a humane manner must learn to be patient and consistent.
Which of the following words could not be used to replace humane?
Which of the following words could not be used to replace humane?
a)
indifferent
b)
compassionate
c)
sympathetic
d)
gentle
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