WorksheetsWorld Lit II Vocab 1
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The philanthropist devoted his time, energy, and funds to establishing a(n)
___________________ for promoting world peace.
___________________ for promoting world peace.
a)
institute
b)
venture
c)
console
d)
dross
2.
Despite intense heat, meager rainfall, and ____________________ vegetation, many animals
have adapted to life in the desert.
have adapted to life in the desert.
a)
sparse
b)
preposterous
c)
rabid
d)
flippant
3.
You will need experience, ability, financing, and good luck to have any chance of succeeding in
so risky a business ____________________.
so risky a business ____________________.
a)
venture
b)
institute
c)
assurance
d)
console
4.
The main point of my father’s speech was that all the riches of the world are so much worthless
____________________ without the support of one’s friends.
____________________ without the support of one’s friends.
a)
dross
b)
assurance
c)
venture
5.
The main point of my father’s speech was that all the riches of the world are so much worthless
____________________ without the support of one’s friends.
____________________ without the support of one’s friends.
a)
dross
b)
assurance
c)
venture
6.
The idea that an incoming president can miraculously solve all of the nation’s problems is simply
____________________.
____________________.
a)
preposterous
b)
rabid
c)
flippant
d)
sparse
7.
Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at a spa would
____________________ her.
____________________ her.
a)
rejuvenate
b)
console
c)
institute
8.
Weary from months of hard work, she was hopeful that a week at a spa would
____________________ her.
____________________ her.
a)
rejuvenate
b)
console
c)
institute
9.
When my pet hamster died suddenly, even my closest friends were unable to
_____________________ me during my hours of grief.
_____________________ me during my hours of grief.
a)
console
b)
rejuvenate
c)
institute
10.
He is such a(n) _______________________ sports enthusiast that he spends almost all of his
spare time either playing ball or watching ball games on TV.
spare time either playing ball or watching ball games on TV.
a)
rabid
b)
preposterous
c)
sparse
d)
flippant
11.
When we are discussing serious social issues, I feel that ________________________ remarks
are in bad taste.
are in bad taste.
a)
flippant
b)
preposterous
c)
sparse
12.
Calling upon his many years of experience, the retired warden discussed with great
______________________ the topic of the evening: “Can Criminals Be Rehabilitated?”
______________________ the topic of the evening: “Can Criminals Be Rehabilitated?”
a)
assurance
b)
institute
13.
Synonym:
a portion to REVITALIZE and energize
a portion to REVITALIZE and energize
a)
rejuventate
b)
console
c)
institute
14.
Synonym:
The FANTASTICAL ravings of a rabble rouser
The FANTASTICAL ravings of a rabble rouser
a)
preposterous
b)
sparse
c)
rabid
15.
Synonym:
The RUBBISH from the metal plant
The RUBBISH from the metal plant
a)
dross
b)
venture
c)
assurance
16.
Synonym:
SOOTHE the family in their sorrow
SOOTHE the family in their sorrow
a)
console
b)
sparse
c)
institute
17.
Antonym:
The LOGICAL solution to the detective’s puzzle
The LOGICAL solution to the detective’s puzzle
a)
preposterous
b)
flippant
c)
sparse
d)
rabid
18.
Antonym: the fan's RESTRAINED response to the celebrity's appearance
a)
flippant
b)
assured
c)
rabid
d)
sparse
19.
Clear away the ________________ of false ideas from your mind, and take a long, hard look at reality.
a)
venture
b)
dross
20.
The college swim team went on an overseas _____________ to compete with teams from
all parts of Southeast Asia.
all parts of Southeast Asia.
a)
assurance
b)
venture
21.
Do you expect me to be ____________ by the fact that I was not the only one to fail the
exam?
exam?
a)
rabid
b)
consoled
22.
The outworn ideas of the past cannot be ____________ simply by expressing them in
snappy, modern slang.
snappy, modern slang.
a)
rejuvenated
b)
consoled
23.
I agree with some of the speaker’s ideas, but I find his ___________ enthusiasm for crackpot
causes hard to take.
causes hard to take.
a)
rabid
b)
sparse
24.
In order to meet stricter industry standards, manufacturers will have to_____________ new
systems of quality control.
systems of quality control.
a)
institute
b)
console
25.
I would not agree to run for public office before receiving ______________ of support from important groups in the community.
a)
assurance
b)
dross
26.
I like humor as well as anyone, but I don’t believe in being _____________ on so solemn an
occasion.
occasion.
a)
flippant
b)
rabid
27.
Today’s scientists smile wryly at the ______________ notion that the earth is flat, but in early times it was an accepted fact.
a)
preposterous
b)
sparse
28.
When the thief stepped up to the computer __________________ I knew at once that he had the secret passwords.
a)
flippant
b)
console
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