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WorksheetsUnit 3 Part 2 - Level F Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Select the synonym for inadvertent
a)
accidental
b)
intentional
c)
actual
d)
definite
2.
Select the synonym for nominal
a)
token
b)
real
c)
unconsidered
d)
embezzle
3.
Select the antonym for noncommittal
a)
uninformative
b)
definite
c)
withering
d)
strong
4.
Select the synonym for peculate
a)
defraud
b)
actual
c)
accidental
d)
poise
5.
Select the antonym for proclivity
a)
inability
b)
flimsy
c)
excitability
d)
real
6.
Select the synonym for sangfroid
a)
poise
b)
excitability
c)
positive
d)
cajole
7.
Select the antonym for seditious
a)
loyal
b)
rebellious
c)
bland
d)
embezzle
8.
Select the antonym for tenuous
a)
strong
b)
flimsy
c)
sugary
d)
defraud
9.
Select the synonym for vitriolic
a)
withering
b)
bland
c)
poise
d)
accidental
10.
Select the synonym for wheedle
a)
sweet-talk
b)
intimidate
c)
supportive
d)
excessive
11.
If slamming your door on the way out was completely ______, you should be more careful in the future.
a)
inadvertent
b)
nominal
c)
noncommittal
d)
seditious
12.
While he remained the ______ leader of the group, the real power passed into the hands of his wily aide.
a)
nominal
b)
inadvertent
c)
seditious
d)
tenuous
13.
We had hoped to learn his opinion of the new energy program, but he remained completely ______ during the interview.
a)
noncommittal
b)
nominal
c)
seditious
d)
inadvertent
14.
Much of the money that the "robber barons" ______ from the public trust was never recovered--or even missed!!
a)
peculated
b)
wheedled
c)
nominal
d)
sangfroid
15.
Since she seems to have a strong _____ both for since and for service to others, I think that she should plan to study medicine.
a)
proclivity
b)
sangfroid
c)
inadvertent
d)
seditious
16.
Who in the world can hope to match the unshakable ____ of the indestructible James Bond in moments of great peril?
a)
sangfroid
b)
proclivity
c)
nominal
d)
tenuous
17.
We Americans do not believe that honest criticism of our public officials, no matter how severe, should be regarded as _______.
a)
seditious
b)
vitriolic
c)
noncommittal
d)
inadvertent
18.
He claims to be a close friend of the Senator, but I believe that the connection between them is extremely _______.
a)
tenuous
b)
inadvertent
c)
vitriolic
d)
wheedle
19.
You could have indicated frankly what you thought was wrong without embittering them with such ______ criticism.
a)
vitriolic
b)
tenous
c)
inadvertent
d)
noncommittal
20.
As charming, clever, and persuasive as you may be, you will certainly not ______ me into lending you my tennis racket.
a)
wheedle
b)
peculate
c)
proclivity
d)
inadvertent
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