WorksheetsAlt #3 & #4
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Goal or objective that is strongly desired.
a)
Aspiration
b)
Abate
c)
Derision
d)
Ghastly
2.
After working hard for many years, she achieved her ______ of performing in a Broadway play.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
3.
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
4.
They waited to leave the store until the heavy rains from the storm ______ and it was safe to drive again.
a)
aspiration
b)
abated
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
5.
Ridicule or mockery.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
6.
The actors performed so poorly in the play that the critic's review was full of _________.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
7.
Shockingly frightful or dreadful.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
8.
The injuries from the car accident were so ______ that the paramedics called for a helicopter.
a)
aspiration
b)
abate
c)
derision
d)
ghastly
9.
To put to rest or calm.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
10.
Before taking the driving test, the student tried to ___ their nerves by taking a few deep breaths.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinder
11.
To involve oneself without right or invitation.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
12.
People who try to ______ in issues that don't concern them, often cause more drama than help reduce it.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
13.
Extremely wicked or villainous.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
14.
His ______ plan to take over the world was thwarted by unlikely hero.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
15.
A partially burned piece of something.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
16.
We stayed up talking around the campfire until all that was left was _______.
a)
allay
b)
meddle
c)
nefarious
d)
cinders
17.
To come forth or originate.
a)
emanate
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
18.
It was determined that the artifact had _______ from a small village in Ireland before it made its way to the United States.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
19.
To captivate or charm.
a)
emanate
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
20.
The movie ______ the audiences across the country because of its gripping story.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
21.
A feeling of irritation or resentment.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
22.
When Denise's friend took credit for the work that Denise had done, she was _______.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
23.
To fill with life and energy.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
24.
Paul felt ________ after completing his warmup.
a)
emanated
b)
enthralled
c)
piqued
d)
invigorated
25.
To waver in mind or opinion.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
26.
Penny _____ between ordering a burger or a chicken sandwich.
a)
vacillated
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
27.
Caution with regard to practical manners.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
28.
You should use ____ when you are deciding to lend expensive items to other people.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
29.
Having a pleasant odor.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
30.
The aroma from the kitchen was ______ and filled the house, so we couldn't wait to eat.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
31.
Done with secrecy.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
32.
He then made a _________ attempt to escape from the prison, but it was thwarted by alert guards.
a)
vacillate
b)
prudence
c)
redolent
d)
clandestine
33.
Requiring great energy or exertion.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
34.
It was an ________ task to complete the obstacle course in the required time.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
35.
To take enjoyment in something.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
36.
One activity that I _______ is completing the crossword puzzles in the newspaper.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
37.
A place of residence.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
38.
Before he moved, he spent a lot of time searching for his new ______ because he didn't want to have to drive as far to work.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
39.
To speed up or accomplish quickly.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
40.
Because she needed her passport before the end of the month, she had to pay extra to ______ the process.
a)
arduous
b)
relish
c)
abode
d)
expedite
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