WorksheetsEnglish 10 Lesson 4 Vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Tutelage
a)
a small, exclusive group
b)
a group of people held in high esteem for their achievements
c)
instruction, protection, or guardianship
d)
an expression of approval
2.
He gets a/an ______ satisfaction from teasing the dog.
a)
perverse
b)
assiduous
c)
decrepit
d)
adamant
3.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word PANTHEON?
a)
The algebra course was so hard that at times I felt like dropping it.
b)
The bus was so old we were sure it would break down.
c)
The cave was dark and damp.
d)
Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali are two of the greatest names in boxing.
4.
Ingratiate
a)
to last a very short time
b)
to gain the favor of someone through a deliberate effort
c)
to provide with a quality, thing, or gift of money
d)
to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
5.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word EPHEMERAL?
a)
Jonas praised his boss at every opportunity.
b)
The vinegar fly completes its entire life cycle in ten days.
c)
The Pulitzer Prize is journalism's highest honor.
d)
The rock band's concert was sold out last night.
6.
Endow
a)
to flatter or admire excessively
b)
to gain favor of someone through deliberate effort
c)
to provide with a quality, thing, or gift of money
d)
to record historical events
7.
The ______ buildings were torn down and replaced with a modern apartment complex.
a)
assiduous
b)
chary
c)
adamant
d)
decrepit
8.
The new student found it difficult to fit in because many of the students belonged to ______ that didn't welcome newcomers.
a)
cliques
b)
altercations
c)
annals
d)
accolades
9.
Chary
a)
not yielding; firm
b)
exercising caution; hesitant
c)
loud and noisy
d)
diligent and persistent
10.
Assiduous
a)
cautious and hesitant
b)
not yielding; firm
c)
diligent and persistent
d)
worn-out; broken down
11.
I can easily research the history of my town because its ______ have been preserved consistently since 1685.
a)
altercations
b)
adulation
c)
cliques
d)
annals
12.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word ALTERCATION?
a)
The argument grew louder as the neighbors tried to figure out who was responsible for the damage.
b)
I looked in the library to find the novel you told me about.
c)
The cave was dark and damp.
d)
Breaking up boulders with sledgehammers was hard work.
13.
Adulate
a)
to exercise caution
b)
to provide with a quality, thing, or gift of money
c)
to flatter or admire excessively; to idolize
d)
to instruct
14.
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of the word ADAMANT?
a)
He gave credit for his fine education to his devoted English teacher.
b)
She looked me squarely in the eye and said, "Absolutely not!"
c)
Alan was pleased when he was named Employee of the Month.
d)
Cobb's play received a rave review from the newspaper.
15.
Which of the following best demonstrates the meaning of the word ACCOLADE?
a)
Whenever we said we liked something, Suzie spoke out against it.
b)
Jeremy and Lauren liked each other from the start and have remained friends.
c)
The Pulitzer Prize is journalism's highest honor.
d)
During the hockey game, a fight broke out.
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