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Word of the Day Set 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

occurring or existing only if (certain other circumstances) are the case; dependent on

a)

Concurrent

b)

Contingent

c)

Deplore

d)

Analogy

2.

(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep

a)

Distraught

b)

Circumvent

c)

Connotation

d)

Dormant

3.

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

a)

Ambiguous

b)

Emulate

c)

Fraudulent

d)

Coalition

4.

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

a)

Assimilate

b)

Disparity

c)

Connotation

d)

Divert

5.

a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided

a)

Criteria

b)

Unilateral

c)

Lax

d)

Concurrent

6.

destroy completely; put an end to

a)

Tenuous

b)

Indiscriminate

c)

Eradicate

d)

Docile

7.

feel or express strong disapproval of (something)

a)

Abstract

b)

Deplore

c)

Fabricate

d)

Bureaucratic

8.

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

a)

Docile

b)

Imminent

c)

Dissident

d)

Vindicate

9.

spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely

a)

Oppose

b)

Disseminate

c)

Coalition

d)

Jurisdiction

10.

cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate

a)

Oblivious

b)

Authentic

c)

Deplore

d)

Estrange

11.

a member of a constituency

a)

Constituent

b)

Comply

c)

Augment

d)

Divert

12.

a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state

a)

Divert

b)

Nonchalant

c)

Dissident

d)

Travesty

13.

thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered

a)

Expedite

b)

Egocentric

c)

Cohesive

d)

Docile

14.

fair and impartial

a)

Emulate

b)

Assiduous

c)

Criteria

d)

Equitable

15.

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

a)

Docile

b)

Advocate

c)

Derogatory

d)

Bolster

16.

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another

a)

Divert

b)

Distraught

c)

Demeanor

d)

Docile

17.

outward behavior or bearing

a)

Equitable

b)

Demeanor

c)

Admonish

d)

Abstract

18.

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

a)

Indigenous

b)

Elusive

c)

Fortuitous

d)

Constituent

19.

deeply upset and agitated

a)

Distraught

b)

Obscure

c)

Connotation

d)

Heinous

20.

lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference

a)

Circumvent

b)

Anarchy

c)

Authentic

d)

Disparity