WorksheetsCumulative Vocabulary Test Part 1
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Billy used __________ to get his brother to give up his cookie.
a)
consolation
b)
conundrum
c)
catharsis
d)
coercion
2.
When Joey dumped Sierra for Alexis, it was a small ___________ to her that Alexis didn't like him, so he ended up with nobody.
a)
consolation
b)
conundrum
c)
catharsis
d)
coercion
3.
This test is a __________; I cannot figure it out.
a)
consolation
b)
conundrum
c)
catharsis
d)
coercion
4.
A good cry can be a ____________.
a)
consolation
b)
conundrum
c)
catharsis
d)
coercion
5.
That game was _______! What an incredible win.
a)
symbiosis
b)
emphatic
c)
epic
d)
embolism
6.
Those two have a strange _________: they seem to need each other to be happy.
a)
symbiosis
b)
emphatic
c)
epic
d)
embolism
7.
She was very ________ about her answer when she told him she would not go to the dance with him.
a)
symbiosis
b)
emphatic
c)
epic
d)
embolism
8.
In Bruiser, Uncle Hoyt died from an ___________.
a)
symbiosis
b)
emphatic
c)
epic
d)
embolism
9.
You mean I need to pay attention in class in order to learn? What a ___________.
a)
revelation
b)
obtuse
c)
oblivious
d)
audacious
10.
Serena is _________ to the fact that Betsy doesn't like her; she still follows Betsy around like a puppy.
a)
revelation
b)
obtuse
c)
oblivious
d)
audacious
11.
"Don't be so ________!" Brianna exclaimed. "I'm so tired of you being so slow to figure things out!"
a)
revelation
b)
obtuse
c)
oblivious
d)
audacious
12.
It is certainly __________ of you to cheat on your test when the teacher is right there!
a)
revelation
b)
obtuse
c)
oblivious
d)
audacious
13.
Be careful! If you touch that button, the bomb will __________.
a)
decimate
b)
deteriorate
c)
detonate
d)
subterfuge
14.
If the bomb goes off, it will _______ this entire building.
a)
decimate
b)
deteriorate
c)
detonate
d)
subterfuge
15.
If the bomb doesn't go off, this building will gradually __________ from lack of care.
a)
decimate
b)
deteriorate
c)
detonate
d)
subterfuge
16.
Hiding candy in your purse to sneak it into the movies is ___________.
a)
decimate
b)
deteriorate
c)
detonate
d)
subterfuge
17.
Harold and Carol are very ________ about their relationship, because they don't want their parents to know.
a)
misdirection
b)
surreptitious
c)
formidable
d)
palpable
18.
Carol gave her mom a _________ so she would drive the wrong way and not see her bike outside Harold's house.
a)
misdirection
b)
surreptitious
c)
formidable
d)
palpable
19.
Carol's mom is ________ when she is angry, so she really doesn't want her to know she's been dating Harold.
a)
misdirection
b)
surreptitious
c)
formidable
d)
palpable
20.
The mistrust between Carol and her mom is _________; her mom knows she's lying.
a)
misdirection
b)
surreptitious
c)
formidable
d)
palpable
21.
________ the question and answer choices so you are sure to pick the correct one.
a)
plethora
b)
lackadaisical
c)
precipice
d)
scrutinize
22.
Do not be ________ about life! Go forward with purpose and put out effort every day.
a)
plethora
b)
lackadaisical
c)
precipice
d)
scrutinize
23.
Mrs. Marshall has a ________ of places to sit in her classroom.
a)
plethora
b)
lackadaisical
c)
precipice
d)
scrutinize
24.
She stood at the ________ of the cliff, unsure what to do.
a)
plethora
b)
lackadaisical
c)
precipice
d)
scrutinize
25.
Sally is a very __________ person: she is always surrounded by friends.
a)
unprecedented
b)
gregarious
c)
apathetic
d)
steadfast
26.
Brittany is ________ about her future, so she doesn't put forth any effort in school.
a)
unprecedented
b)
gregarious
c)
apathetic
d)
steadfast
27.
Pastor John is a _________ leader.
a)
unprecedented
b)
gregarious
c)
apathetic
d)
steadfast
28.
It is __________ for every student to earn an A on the test.
a)
unprecedented
b)
gregarious
c)
apathetic
d)
steadfast
29.
"I _______ when people cheat," Leandra exclaimed.
a)
clandestine
b)
abhor
c)
forte
d)
bewildered
30.
Singing is not Mrs. Marshall's ________. Even Bingo the hamster covers her ears if she sings.
a)
clandestine
b)
abhor
c)
forte
d)
bewildered
31.
When you don't understand the question, you get a ___________ look on your face.
a)
clandestine
b)
abhor
c)
forte
d)
bewildered
32.
The students had a _________ meeting to plan a party for the teacher's birthday.
a)
clandestine
b)
abhor
c)
forte
d)
bewildered
33.
They got a little overly _________ and thought they could decorate the entire school in twenty minutes.
a)
pacify
b)
ambitious
c)
surmise
d)
respite
34.
I don't know for sure, but I can ______ they thought there were enough people to accomplish such a huge task in a short amount of time.
a)
pacify
b)
ambitious
c)
surmise
d)
respite
35.
If you give the baby her toy it will help ________ her and she might stop crying.
a)
pacify
b)
ambitious
c)
surmise
d)
respite
36.
Spring Break will be a much needed _________ for all of us.
a)
pacify
b)
ambitious
c)
surmise
d)
respite
37.
Much to Mrs. Marshall's _______, only a few students studied enough to pass their test.
a)
implosion
b)
chagrin
c)
covert
d)
defunct
38.
The school was demolished; it is suspected that the _________ was caused by a student.
a)
implosion
b)
chagrin
c)
covert
d)
defunct
39.
Stop sneaking _________ glances at your classmate's iPad screen and take your own test.
a)
implosion
b)
chagrin
c)
covert
d)
defunct
40.
That car on the side of the road is ________.
a)
implosion
b)
chagrin
c)
covert
d)
defunct
41.
He is such a _______; he believes he is better than anybody with a different skin color than him.
a)
proprietor
b)
myriad
c)
sagacious
d)
bigot
42.
As the ________ of this store, it is my decision which foods to stock.
a)
proprietor
b)
myriad
c)
sagacious
d)
bigot
43.
Do not tell me you can't find a book. There are a _______ of books in the library.
a)
proprietor
b)
myriad
c)
sagacious
d)
bigot
44.
She is a ___________ woman, so I often turn to her for advice.
a)
proprietor
b)
myriad
c)
sagacious
d)
bigot
45.
The stars are ________ in the night sky.
a)
luminous
b)
haven
c)
infer
d)
hamper
46.
My bedroom is my ________.
a)
luminous
b)
haven
c)
infer
d)
hamper
47.
Use context clues to _______ the meaning of the word.
a)
luminous
b)
haven
c)
infer
d)
hamper
48.
My short attention span will ______ my ability to succeed at anything lengthy.
a)
luminous
b)
haven
c)
infer
d)
hamper
49.
A ________ erupted when the two students started fighting.
a)
geology
b)
brouhaha
c)
proverb
d)
kindle
50.
Mrs. Stevens teaches ________.
a)
geology
b)
brouhaha
c)
proverb
d)
kindle
51.
Your teachers want nothing more than to ______ within you a love of learning.
a)
geology
b)
brouhaha
c)
proverb
d)
kindle
52.
The _______ said, "A penny saved is a penny earned."
a)
geology
b)
brouhaha
c)
proverb
d)
kindle
53.
"Is that a _______ source?" the teacher asked.
a)
determination
b)
credible
c)
panache
d)
placid
54.
His ________ led him to success, because he refused to give up.
a)
determination
b)
credible
c)
panache
d)
placid
55.
That girl has a lot of ________; many people copy her style.
a)
determination
b)
credible
c)
panache
d)
placid
56.
The lake was _______ in the early morning.
a)
determination
b)
credible
c)
panache
d)
placid
57.
The amulet was her _________.
a)
culprit
b)
paragon
c)
prodigious
d)
talisman
58.
He is a ______ of kindness; he is never mean to anybody.
a)
culprit
b)
paragon
c)
prodigious
d)
talisman
59.
That boy over there is the _______! He stole the phone.
a)
culprit
b)
paragon
c)
prodigious
d)
talisman
60.
Her talent on the soccer field is ________.
a)
culprit
b)
paragon
c)
prodigious
d)
talisman
61.
His behavior was _______; his mother was so disappointed.
a)
abrasive
b)
cower
c)
reprehensible
d)
credulous
62.
The cement is very _______; you should really wear shoes.
a)
abrasive
b)
cower
c)
reprehensible
d)
credulous
63.
If you yell at the dog, it will ________ in fear of you.
a)
abrasive
b)
cower
c)
reprehensible
d)
credulous
64.
I am very _________ and fall for people's tricks easily.
a)
abrasive
b)
cower
c)
reprehensible
d)
credulous
65.
Do not ______ on your test.
a)
bilk
b)
labyrinth
c)
absolution
d)
haughty
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