Worksheets8th grade Lesson 13-14 Vocab
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
After his performance, Kevin's piano teacher praised him profusely.
a)
dishonestly
b)
abundantly
c)
hurriedly
d)
mildly
2.
When Becky got home late, she made up an outrageous story about a tornado.
a)
creative
b)
full of details
c)
quite funny
d)
beyond the usual limits
3.
"Ok, which one of you is the culprit who stole the cookies?" Aunt Ruth asked.
a)
guilty one
b)
child
c)
trickster
d)
hungry person
4.
Clever thieves find many ways to swindle people.
a)
communicate with
b)
cheat
c)
make oneself useful
d)
locate
5.
Jules knew the leather jacket was an extravagance, but he bought it anyway.
a)
excessive expense
b)
poor decision
c)
unpopular choice
d)
something unique
6.
Josh is a voracious reader of comic books.
a)
having a large appetite
b)
occasional
c)
unusually young
d)
secret
7.
After a report on corruption in the police department, the chief of police resigned.
a)
dishonesty
b)
mistakes
c)
poor work
d)
bad smells
8.
Each year, the company treats all the employees to a lavish holiday party.
a)
fun-filled
b)
luxurious
c)
enjoyable
d)
loud
9.
The woman was acquitted after her husband confessed to the crime.
a)
declared not guilty
b)
left friendless
c)
sent to prison
d)
humiliated
10.
The five-year old boy's energy seemed to be inexhaustible.
a)
growing stronger
b)
unlimited
c)
fading quickly
d)
below average
11.
After twenty-seven years, Grandpa had ___ a huge collection of arrowheads.
a)
amassed
b)
embellished
c)
lavished
d)
glutted
12.
Randy ___ his sister when he told his parents what had happened while she was in charge.
a)
incriminated
b)
incarcerated
c)
counterfeited
d)
swindled
13.
The court's ___ includes matters related to family conflicts and separation.
a)
counterfeit
b)
acquittal
c)
jurisdiction
d)
lavishness
14.
During the movie, the girls ___ themselves on popcorn.
a)
glutted
b)
corrupted
c)
embellished
d)
acquitted
15.
One of his sisters is a ____ and wastes her money, while the other saves every dime.
a)
felony
b)
spendthrift
c)
luxury
d)
counterfeit
16.
Tell me exactly what happened, and don't ___ the facts, please.
a)
incriminate
b)
acquit
c)
swindle
d)
embellish
17.
Most people think ____ is a cruel and cowardly crime.
a)
arson
b)
embellishment
c)
jurisdiction
d)
voracity
18.
The ten-dollar bill was so old and faded that it looked more ___ than real.
a)
counterfeit
b)
lavish
c)
inexhaustible
d)
voracious
19.
If a man is found guilty of murder, he may be ___ for a very long time.
a)
incarcerated
b)
corrupted
c)
embellished
d)
glutted
20.
Armed robbery is a ____ that carries a heavy sentence. of jail time.
a)
felony
b)
counterfeit
c)
culprit
d)
arson
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