WorksheetsMiss Peregrine Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The word halcyon MOST NEARLY means:
a)
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
b)
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
c)
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
d)
come together and form one mass or whole
2.
The word topiary MOST NEARLY means:
a)
hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers
b)
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
c)
(used for emphasis), esp. to express disapproval or frustration
d)
shrubs or trees clipped into ornamental shapes
3.
The word patina MOST NEARLY means:
a)
(used for emphasis), esp. to express disapproval or frustration
b)
hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers
c)
an impression or appearance of something
d)
arrogantly superior and disdainful
4.
The word treacherous MOST NEARLY means:
a)
arrogantly superior and disdainful
b)
come together and form one mass or whole
c)
hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers
d)
clearly visible or understood; obvious
5.
The word pessimistic MOST NEARLY means:
a)
come together and form one mass or whole
b)
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
c)
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
d)
an impression or appearance of something
6.
The word deucedly MOST NEARLY means:
a)
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
b)
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
c)
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
d)
(used for emphasis), esp. to express disapproval or frustration
7.
The word blithely MOST NEARLY means:
a)
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
b)
arrogantly superior and disdainful
c)
(used for emphasis), esp. to express disapproval or frustration
d)
come together and form one mass or whole
8.
The word coalesced MOST NEARLY means:
a)
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
b)
come together and form one mass or whole
c)
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
d)
shrubs or trees clipped into ornamental shapes
9.
The word malevolent MOST NEARLY means:
a)
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
b)
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
c)
hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers
d)
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
10.
The word apparent MOST NEARLY means:
a)
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
b)
come together and form one mass or whole
c)
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
d)
clearly visible or understood; obvious
11.
The word haughtily MOST NEARLY means:
a)
shrubs or trees clipped into ornamental shapes
b)
an impression or appearance of something
c)
arrogantly superior and disdainful
d)
clearly visible or understood; obvious
12.
The word desecrated MOST NEARLY means:
a)
arrogantly superior and disdainful
b)
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
c)
(used for emphasis), esp. to express disapproval or frustration
d)
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
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