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WorksheetsVocabulary Level C Units 1-3 v2
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 21mins
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Class
Date
1.
The cafeteria line was so crowded that I was jostled past the desserts before I could take one. Based on context, jostled most likely means...
a)
soared
b)
pushed
c)
lingered
d)
portioned
2.
After the walls of their city fell to the enemy, the inhabitants withdrew to the citadel and continued the struggle from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means...
a)
proclamation, edict
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
wreckage, debris
3.
What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching?Based on context, adage most likely means...
a)
maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying
b)
windfall
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
cheers, acclaim
4.
The swiftest members of the herd escaped the trappers' nets, but the laggards were caught. Based on context, laggards most likely means...
a)
slavish, groveling, fawning
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, promt
c)
harmonious, in agreement
d)
slowpoke, straggler, sluggish
5.
During his eleven years of "personal rule," King Charles I of England bypassed Parliament and governed the country by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means...
a)
proclamation, edict' proclaim
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
progress, advance
d)
wreckage, debris
6.
Our teacher gave the two of us permission to collaborate on our reports because we were investigating related problems. Based on context, collaborate most likely means...
a)
work alone
b)
unfold ,emerge
c)
portion, section, extract
d)
team up, join forces
7.
If you will only show a little patience, that business investment may grow into a(n) bonanza for you. Based on context, bonanza most likely means...
a)
maxim, saw, aphorism
b)
windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, jackpot
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
proclamation, edict
8.
Your silly pride about doing everything on your own precludes your getting the help you need so badly. Based on context, precludes most likely means...
a)
help, promote, facilitate
b)
unfolds, emerges
c)
hinder, check, stop
d)
progress, advance
9.
The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was the first step in releasing African Americans from their servile bonds. Based on context, servile most likely means...
a)
slavish, groveling, fawning
b)
masterly, overbearing
c)
harmonious, in agreement
d)
surly, ill-tempered
10.
As we discussed our coming vacation, we gradually evolved a plan for a bicycle trip through New England. Based on context, evolved most likely means...
a)
withered, shriveled up, atrophied
b)
unfolded ,emerged
c)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
d)
lingered, wavered
11.
A single word of praise from the coach meant more to me than all the loud but thoughtless plaudits of the crowd. Based on context, plaudits most likely means...
a)
boos, disproval, ridicule
b)
hinder, check, stop
c)
cheers, acclaim
d)
wreckage, debris
12.
With tireless devotion, the ailing child's parents kept an anxious vigil at her bedside. Based on context, vigil most likely means...
a)
watch, lookout, state of wakefulness
b)
squabble, bicker
c)
wreckage, debris
d)
boos, disproval, ridicule
13.
Suddenly the discordant voices of the two quarreling people burst upon my ears and jarred me out of my daydream. Based on context, discordant most likely means...
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
harmonious, in agreement
c)
slavish, groveling, fawning
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
14.
Before the new housing project could be built, it was necessary to tear down the old houses and remove the rubble. Based on context, rubble most likely means...
a)
progress, advance
b)
wreckage, debris
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
windfall, bonanza, godsend
15.
For two nights, he did his homework faithfully; then he reverted to his usual lazy ways. Based on context, reverted most likely means...
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
c)
pushed
d)
relapsed, regressed
16.
They had such a long wrangle over the use of the bicycle that their mother finally forbade either of them from using it. Based on context, wrangle most likely means...
a)
agree, concur
b)
adage, maxim, aphorism
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
cheer, acclaim
17.
When the lights suddenly went out, I groped my way into the kitchen to find a candle and matches. Based on context, groped most likely means...
a)
fumbled for, cast about for
b)
lingered, wavered, seesawed
c)
soared, hovered
d)
hindered, checked, stopped
18.
On the ground, teams of paramedics administered first aid to the victims of the accident, while police helicopters hovered overhead. Based on context, hovered most likely means...
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
proclaimed, decreed
c)
groped, fumbled
d)
lingered, wavered, seesawed, floated
19.
You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a churlish way, especially since you asked for her advice. Based on context, churlish most likely means...
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, prompt
c)
surly, rude, discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
20.
Let me read aloud a few excerpts from the newspaper review of the new movie. Based on context, excerpts most likely means...
a)
portions, sections, extracts
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
wreckage, debris
d)
proclamations, edicts
21.
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose. Based on context, detriment most likely means...
a)
advantage, help, plus
b)
hindrance, liability
c)
long-lasting, enduring
d)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
22.
Even the most durable materials will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means...
a)
long-lasting, enduring
b)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
23.
Although he had been severely maimed in an automobile accident, he was determined to return to his job and leas a normal life. Based on context, maim most likely means...
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
diagonal, indirect
c)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
24.
Instead of walking straight from the farmhouse to the road, we set off in an oblique direction across the field. Based on context, oblique most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
direct, straight to the point
c)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
25.
I would never have expected members of the senior class to take part in such childish antics! Based on context, antics most likely means...
a)
predictable behavior
b)
serious talk
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
pranks, shenanigans
26.
We admired the enterprising immigrant who set up a small shop and developed it into a large and prosperous business. Based on context, enterprising most likely means...
a)
lazy, indolent, timid, diffident
b)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
27.
We desperately needed every bit of help we could find, but what we got was a glut of advice and a scarcity of cold cash. Based on context, glut most likely means...
a)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
28.
We should be willing to share our bountiful food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world. Based on context, bountiful most likely means...
a)
jammed, packed, choked
b)
liberal, abundant, copious
c)
hindrance, liability
d)
scarce, scanty, in short supply
29.
In american law, the fact that the person accused of a crime is poor does not invalidate his or her right adequate legal representation. Based on context, invalidate most likely means...
a)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
b)
support, confirm, back up, legalize
c)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
d)
thrifty, skimpy
30.
To avoid the children in the street, the truck veered sharply to the right and side swiped several parked cars. Based on context, veer most likely means...
a)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
d)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
31.
Isn't it strange for an avowed music lover to show no interest in our school orchestra? Based on context, avowed most likely means...
a)
liberal, abundant, copious
b)
admitted, sworn
c)
jammed, packed, choked
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
32.
The vandals broke windows, overturned desks, and left the school a scene of wanton destruction. Based on context, wanton most likely means...
a)
justified, morally strict, responsible
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
33.
Although she tried to cover it up with lively banter, I could see that her feelings had been deeply hurt. Based on context, banter most likely means...
a)
joking, raillery
b)
serious talk
c)
hindrance, liability
d)
advantage, help, plus
34.
Since I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, I walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
firmly, confidently, aggressively
d)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
35.
What a change from the congested streets of the inner city to the wide- open spaces of the Great Plains. Based on context, congested most likely means...
a)
uncluttered, unimpeded
b)
long-lasting, enduring
c)
jammed, packed, choked
d)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
36.
Although his income was small, his frugal living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years. Based on context, frugal most likely means...
a)
thrifty, skimpy
b)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
c)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
d)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
37.
The film star traveled incognito in order to avoid the attentions of the adoring fans. Based on context, incognito most likely means...
a)
disguised
b)
support, confirm, back up, legalize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
belittle, downplay, underrate
38.
As Americans, we venerate the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the Bill of Rights. Based on context, venerate most likely means...
a)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
d)
worship, revere, idolize
39.
While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not minimize the danger if you refuse to have the children vaccinated. Based on context, minimize most likely means...
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
belittle, downplay, underrate
d)
worship, revere, idolize
40.
Davy Crockett was a real person, but so many tall stories have been told about him that he has become a legendary figure. Based on context, legendary most likely means...
a)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
b)
belittle, downplay, underrate
c)
direct, straight to the point
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
41.
He joined the elite group of athletes who have run a mile in under four minutes. Based on context, elite most likely means...
a)
cream of the crop, upper crust
b)
rank and file, dregs of society
c)
brevity, transience
d)
puny, miniscule, insignificant
42.
The disease had so incapacitated the poor woman that she was no longer able to leave her bed. Based on context, incapacitate most likely means...
a)
rehabilitate, heal
b)
disable, dedbilitate, paralyze, cripple
c)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
d)
upset, agitate, anger, irritate
43.
If all the members of the cast work in unison, I am sure we will have a successful class show. Based on context, unison most likely means...
a)
contend, rival
b)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
44.
I know that you are a brilliant student, but I am still amazed that you could amass such a vast store of information so quickly. Based on context, amass most likely means...
a)
scatter, dissipate, squander, waste
b)
timid, cowardly
c)
reject, refuse, decline
d)
accumulate, pile up, garner
45.
Before we set out on the camping trip, our Scout leader allotted special tasks and responsibilities to each one of us. Based on context, allot most likely means...
a)
apportion, parcel out, allocate
b)
accumulate, pile up, garner
c)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
d)
wanting, bereft
46.
I refuse to comply with any order to hurt another human being. Based on context, comply most likely means...
a)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
b)
tackle, confront, stuggle with
c)
disable, dedbilitate, paralyze, cripple
d)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
47.
After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder. The willful child insisted on wearing sneakers to her sister's wedding. Based on context, willful most likely means...
a)
docile, obedient, tractable
b)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
48.
We can thank modern medical science for the increased longevity of human beings in most parts of the world. Based on context, longevity most likely means...
a)
brevity, transience
b)
few, scant, sparse
c)
long life, long duration, length of life
d)
pertinent, germane, applicable
49.
Trying to navigate through rush-hour traffic on a high-speed expressway can be a nightmare for a skittish driver. Based on context, skittish most likely means...
a)
delight, gladden, please
b)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
c)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
50.
A number of cities vied with one another to be chosen as the site of the next Olympics. Based on context, vie most likely means...
a)
contend, rival
b)
harmony, concord, assent
c)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
d)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
51.
Since the town meeting tonight has been called to deal with conservation, only discussion relevant to that subject will be allowed. Based on context, relevant most likely means...
a)
unconnected, extraneous
b)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
c)
pertinent, germane, applicable
d)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
52.
Store employees grapple with the thieves and held them until the police arrived. Based on context, grapple most likely means...
a)
rehabilitate
b)
urge on, stir up, provoke, start, incite
c)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
d)
tackle, confront, stuggle with
53.
Though we have made many outstanding contributions to the conquest of space, landing men on the moon is probably our most prodigious achievement. Based on context, prodigious most likely means...
a)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
b)
puny, miniscule, insignificant
c)
unconnected, extraneous
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
54.
The autumn night sky, with its myriad of stars, always fills me with awe and wonder. Based on context, myriad most likely means...
a)
few, scant, sparse
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
innumerable, countless
d)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
55.
Father said, "I am perturbed, not because you failed the exam, but because you still seem unable to understand why you failed it." Based on context, perturb most likely means...
a)
upset, agitate, anger, irritate
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
d)
harmony, concord, assent
56.
There in the middle of the garden was a goat tethered by a rope to a stake. Based on context, tether most likely means...
a)
untie, let loose
b)
docile, obedient, tractable
c)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
d)
tie up, chain up, leash
57.
The audience cheered the audacious feats of the trapeze artists. Based on context, audacious most likely means...
a)
enterprising, brave
b)
timid, cowardly
c)
full, teeming, abounding
d)
rank and file, dregs of society
58.
I am completely devoid of sympathy for anyone who loses a job because of carelessness and indifference. Based on context, devoid most likely means...
a)
full, teeming, abounding
b)
accumulate, pile up, garner
c)
wanting, bereft, without, lacking
d)
delight, gladden, please
59.
Several demonstrators in the angry crowd did their best to instigate a riot. Based on context, instigate most likely means...
a)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
b)
tie up, chain up, leash
c)
rehabilitate
d)
urge on, stir up, provoke, start, incite
60.
Someday, when you see this event in its proper perspective, you will realize that it is not as important as it seems now. Based on context, perspective most likely means...
a)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
b)
unconnected, extraneous
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
innumerable, countless
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