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WorksheetsUnit 2 - Part 1
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Select the synonym for ameliorate.
a)
amend
b)
worsen
c)
composure
d)
simple
2.
Select the synonym for aplomb
a)
composure
b)
confusion
c)
amend
d)
unadorned
3.
Select the synonym for bombastic.
a)
pretentious
b)
simple
c)
raw
d)
inexperienced
4.
Select the synonym for callow
a)
inexperienced
b)
mature
c)
abstract
d)
confusion
5.
Select the synonym for drivel.
a)
balderdash
b)
model
c)
implore
d)
amend
6.
Select the synonym for epitome.
a)
model
b)
balderdash
c)
sophisticated
d)
implore
7.
Select the synonym for exhort.
a)
implore
b)
intrude
c)
mature
d)
composure
8.
Select the synonym for infringe.
a)
intrude
b)
stay in bounds
c)
alienate
d)
amend
9.
Select the synonym for ingratiate.
a)
cozy up to
b)
humiliate oneself
c)
implore
d)
discourage
10.
Select the antonym for ameliorate.
a)
worsen
b)
better
c)
embarrassment
d)
confusion
11.
Select the antonym for aplomb.
a)
confusion
b)
composure
c)
unadorned
d)
mature
12.
Select the antonym for bombastic.
a)
simple
b)
inflated
c)
hogwash
d)
model
13.
Select the antonym for callow.
a)
sophisticated
b)
inexperienced
c)
discourage
d)
intrude
14.
Select the antonym for exhort.
a)
discourage
b)
implore
c)
balderdash
d)
alienate
15.
Select the antonym for infringe.
a)
stay in bounds
b)
intrude
c)
discourage
d)
amend
16.
Select the antonym for ingratiate.
a)
alienate
b)
curry favor with
c)
implore
d)
model
17.
I refuse to accept the idea that conditions in this slum have deteriorated so far that nothing can be done to ___ them.
a)
ameliorate
b)
bombastic
c)
ex officio
d)
callow
18.
Addressing the school assembly for the first time was a nerve-racking experience, but I managed to deliever my speech with a reasonable amount of ____.
a)
aplomb
b)
callow
c)
drivel
d)
exhort
19.
Addressing the school assembly for the first time was a nerve-racking experience, but I managed to deliver my speech with a reasonable amount of ____.
a)
bombastic
b)
exhort
c)
ex officio
d)
ameliorate
20.
He tries to give the impression of being a true man of the world, but his conduct clearly shows him to be a(n) ______and somewhat feckless youth.
a)
callow
b)
ehort
c)
epitome
d)
aplomb
21.
They have a great deal to say on the subject, but unfortunately most of it is meaningless ____.
a)
drivel
b)
callow
c)
ameliorate
d)
bombastic
22.
That dancer is very talented, but isn't it going too far too call her the very ______ of beauty and grace?
a)
epitome
b)
exhort
c)
callow
d)
ingratiate
23.
The prophets of old fervently ____ the people to amend their ways.
a)
exhort
b)
infringe
c)
ingratiate
d)
callow
24.
The Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense are____ members of the National Security Council.
a)
ex officio
b)
ameliorate
c)
ingratiate
d)
callow
25.
A good definition of freedom is: "The right to do anything you wish as long as you do not ____ on the rights of others."
a)
infringe
b)
exhort
c)
bombastic
d)
epitome
26.
How can we have any respect of people who try to _____ themselves with superiors by flattery and favors?
a)
ingratiate
b)
infringe
c)
bombastic
d)
ex officio
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