WorksheetsA Rose for Emily Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the name of the dome-like structure on the top of this building?
spire
cupola
temerity
pall
The ornate ________ draped over the coffin was woven by her family members as an act of respect.
acrid
pall
sibilant
cupola
This woman's coquettish smile shows that this date is going well. What can you infer "coquettish" means?
blinds or shutters
earnest disapproval
flirtatious
hissing
The House of Representatives, a group of people elected to take part of a formal process, is an example of a...
deputation
cabal
cupola
pall
Also known as a steeple, a ______________ is "a tapering roof or analogous pyramidal construction surmounting a tower."
spire
cupola
capal
sibilant
Becky could hear the sibilant whispers of her coworkers as they gossiped about her relationship with the boss.
What best describes the definition of the word "sibilant?"
a chemical compound used to get rid of smells
inspiring reverence or admiration; of supreme dignity or grandeur; majestic
members of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council
hissing
This baby skunk may be cute now, but he will one day be able to spray and produce an ________ odor.
acrid
macabre
pall
coquettish
The 21st century cabal Anonymous uses a digital platform to leak political information to the public.
A cabal is...
a member of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council
a small group of secret plotters, as against a government or person in authority
a picturesque grouping of persons or objects; a striking scene
pale; faint or deficient in color; wan
This image shows a penguin acting with temerity as it awakes the sleeping polar bear to impress it's date. Temerity means...
reckless boldness; rashness.
pale; faint or deficient in color; wan
to make the husband of an unfaithful wife
characteristically flirtatious, especially in a teasing, lighthearted manner
Bill Gates knows he is privileged to have his wealth and acknowledges it is his responsibility to spend his money in ways that make a difference. He frequently gives his money to charities to help those less fortunate than himself. He is the epitome of...
deputation
Noblesse Oblige
Pall
Acrid
This painting is considered to be "macabre." Why?
it shows the bravery, despite the obvious dangers involved, of humans dancing with skeletons
it has an unpleasant taste or smell
it shows a happy dance between people and skeletons
it shows death or injury
This meme shows a squirrel who is about to ______________ his enemy.
cabal
vanquish
acrid
pall
