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WorksheetsMiracle Worker Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
Fill in the blank. After robbing the local CVS, the criminal was ________ by the Police officer.
deft
apprehended
deference
articulated
When and where would you use the word articulate?
When a bird flies well.
When your mother cleans the dishes thoroughly.
When describing your teacher after she gave a well developed speech.
When you make a lovely painting, and everyone comments how well you have done.
Which sentence uses the word precocious correctly?
Ellen studied all night because she wanted to do well and become precocious.
My nine-year-old brother is precocious because he can use the bathroom by himself.
My grandfather is a precocious reader.
Her precocious three-year-old granddaughter speaks English and German.
Pick the correct definition for ascend.
To blame for something, to disgrace.
Not showing proper respect, insolently rude.
To move upward, to rise from a lower situation.
Being sullen or gloomy.
Jackie went to the doctors to find her skin condition was ______ and needed not to worry.
precocious
trepidation
benign
indolence
When and where would you use the word indolence?
When you tell your friend about your lazy cousin.
During a competitive activity and a person is trying to win.
When describing a hardworking leader.
When you are making a to-do list of chores that need to be done.
Which sentence uses the word reproach correctly?
She reproachfully accepted the award for Student of the Year.
The reproach police officer gave me a speeding ticket.
I like my eggs reproached.
His teacher reproached him for cheating on his quiz.
When and where would you use the word ominous?
When an actress takes her final bow.
When your orthodontist tells you that your braces can come off.
When a meteorologist warns people about an upcoming storm.
When your coach encourages you during practice to keep trying.
Which sentence uses the word trepidation correctly?
I trepidation all the time when I see scary movies.
Out of trepidation for my parents, I decided not bring up politics and upset them with my opposing view point.
No one could believe the extent of his trepidation when he talked back the teacher and walked out of the classroom.
With trepidation, I cautiously made my way down the dark basement stairs to investigate the mysterious noise.
Pick the correct definition for vivacious.
Lively or animated.
Mature beyond normal.
Not strict, giving in.
Laziness.
Fill in the blank. While he never intended his remark to be ________, he found that a lot of people thought what he said was rude.
Resolute
Impertinent
Serene
Indolence
Pick the correct definition for serene.
Not showing proper respect, insolently rude.
Lively or animated.
Not maintained or cared for.
Calm, peaceful.
Fill in the blank. She was the most honest and ________ woman that he had ever met.
unkempt
virtuous
morose
ascend
Pick the correct definition for morose.
Having excellent morals, righteous.
To blame for something, to disgrace.
Calm, peaceful.
Being sullen or gloomy.
When and where would you use the word unkempt?
When Ed Sheeran brings a fan up on the stage.
When you need to wash up for dinner after getting dirty from playing outside.
When your friend ruins a snapchat streak.
When you describe a lawyer's neat suit.
Pick the correct definition for deft.
skillfull
threatening, something bad will happen
to speak clearly
fear, worry, trembling
Which sentence uses the word resolute correctly?
Jennifer is often resolute and changes her mind easily.
The resolute protesters marched in front of town hall for three days.
I resoluted the disagreement at our lunch table.
She resolutely gave up trying to learn how to play the trumpet.
Which sentences use the word deference correctly?
Out of deference, I demanded that we go to my favorite restaurant for our family dinner.
I needed more time to finish the assignment, so I asked my teacher for a deference.
My parents taught me to always be polite and show deference to adults.
Make sure to use MLA format on your deference page.
Pick the correct definition for obstinate.
stubborn, unyielding regardless of reason or logic
not maintained or cared for
courteous, going along with the opinions or wishes of another
to blame for something, to disgrace
When and where would you use the word indulgent?
When your mother makes you do your homework before watching TV.
When your best friend insists on seeing the movie she wants, and you refuse.
When a babysitter lets the kids eat candy for dinner and stay up past their bedtime.
When you treat your feet for an unsightly fungus.
