WorksheetsGolden Touch Vocabulary Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
Determine the meaning of the word dismal using context clues.
To this dismal hole, Midas betook himself, whenever he wanted to be particularly happy..
gloomy
cheerless
lack of skill
dreadful
Determine the meaning of the word innumerable using context clues.
Roman Africa has been the subject of innumerable historical and archaeological researches, especially since the conquest of Algeria and Tunisia by the French.
unable to be counted
many
countless
very numerous
Determine the meaning of the word diminutive using context clues
Similar to the Space Shuttle in appearance, the diminutive X-37B is about a quarter the size of the old shuttles.
pint size
mini
petite
small; little
Determine the meaning of the word avarice using context clues
If you do this in earnestness and sincerity, it may possibly repair the mischief which your avarice has caused.
wealth
fondness
extreme greed
possessiveness
Select all answers that are true. The meaning of faculty is...
ability or aptitude
department or staff
power or privilege
superior
Select all answers that are true. The meaning of doleful is...
sorrow
mournful
trustworthy
melancholy
Determine the meaning of the word mortify using context clues
But she passed the matter over in silence, not caring to mortify him.
to feel shame
embarrass
restrain
subdue
Determine the meaning of the word perplex using context clues
The idea of his teacher's trying to perplex and embarrass him, was entirely new.
confused
a matter of question
puzzled
uncertainty
Select all answers that are true. The meaning of paltry is...
unimportant
trivial
worthless
inferior
Determine the meaning of the word contemptuous using context clues
She did not sit down but looked at him with a contemptuous smile, waiting for the valet to go
respectful
disapproval; hatred
scornful
disdain
Determine the meaning of the word obscure using context clues
The man bought them from the obscure corners of the room into the one bright and narrow sunbeam that fell from the dungeon-like window.
not clear
not easily seen
uncertain
vague
The meaning of lustrous is true except for...
gleaming
radiant
gorgeous
glowing
Determine the meaning of the word vex using context clues
But it was not worthwhile to vex himself about a trifle.
annoy
distress
provoke
torment
Determine the meaning of the word occasion using context clues
The flight delay was occasioned by the need for a further security check.
to give cause
opening
motivate
to bring about
Select all the answers that are true. The meaning of enraptured is...
delight
rejoice
elate
charm
Select all that are true. The meaning of tranquil is...
calm
quiet
peaceful
serene
Determine the meaning of the word bequeath using context clues
He thought, foolish man! that the best thing he could possibly do for this dear child would be to bequeath her the large pile of yellow, glistening coin.
entrust
to commit
to hand down; pass on
to dispose by last will and testiment
Determine the meaning of the word quandary using context clues
"Well, this a quandary!'' thought he, leaning back in his chair, and looking quite enviously at little Marygold.
sadness
confusion or doubt
uncertainty
disappointment
Select all answers that are true. The meaning of word beneficent is...
generous
charitable
helpful
cautious
Determine the meaning of the word disconsolately using context clues
Meanwhile, Marygold slowly and disconsolately opened the door, and showed herself with her apron at her eyes, still sobbing as if her heart would break.
gloomy
without cheer
heartbroken
dejected
