WorksheetsELA 10/11 Vocab. List # 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
"Concealed; difficult to comprehend; obscure" matches . . .
a)
abstruse
b)
dubious
c)
iniquity
d)
edify
2.
Bemused matches . . .
a)
Penitent; apologetic; remorseful
b)
To instruct (teach) or benefit, especially morally or spiritually enlighten.
c)
bewildered or confused
d)
Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic
3.
"To clear; throw light upon; explain" matches . . .
a)
doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt
b)
amorphous
c)
blithe
d)
elucidate
4.
I reminded my students that a ______ reading of the text will not give them enough information to answer the questions.
a)
inure
b)
cursory
c)
contrite
d)
abstruse
5.
Imbue matches . . .
a)
Skilled physically or mentally; deft.
b)
Joyous, happy; pleased; delighted.
c)
To bring forth, create or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.
d)
Gross injustice or wickedness.
6.
Aaron was quite _____ when he found out that he had no homework over the weekend.
a)
amorphous
b)
burgeon
c)
blithe
d)
elucidate
7.
"To grow, sprout or flourish quickly" matches . . .
a)
dubious
b)
burgeon
c)
contrite
d)
abstruse
8.
Dubious matches . . .
a)
to clear; throw light upon; explain
b)
doubtful, marked by or occasioning doubt
c)
to become accustomed to hardship, difficulty, pain
d)
without interest, vigor, or determination
9.
One of my tasks as an ELA teacher is to try and _______ my students in the art of reading literature.
a)
edify
b)
dexterous
c)
bemused
d)
burgeon
10.
Contrite matches . . .
a)
Gross injustice or wickedness
b)
Skilled physically or mentally; deft
c)
Penitent; apologetic; remorseful
d)
Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic
11.
"To become accustomed to hardship, difficulty, pain" matches . . .
a)
inure
b)
dexterous
c)
abstruse
d)
elucidate
12.
Iniquity matches . . .
a)
Penitent; apologetic; remorseful.
b)
To bring forth, create or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.
c)
Gross injustice or wickedness
d)
Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic.
13.
It is clear that Faith is _______ because she is an athlete who has participated successfully in MANY different sports.
a)
dexterous
b)
blithe
c)
bemused
d)
abstruse
14.
Sometimes it can seem like the plot of a book is ______, which can make readers confused.
a)
amorphous
b)
deify
c)
lackadaisical
d)
blithe
15.
Lackadaisical matches . . .
a)
To instruct (teach) or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; enlighten.
b)
Going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial.
c)
To grow, sprout or flourish quickly.
d)
Without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic.
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