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Golden Touch Vocabulary Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Determine the meaning of the word dismal using context clues.

To this dismal hole, Midas betook himself, whenever he wanted to be particularly happy..

a)

gloomy

b)

cheerless

c)

lack of skill

d)

dreadful

2.

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.

a)

unable to be counted

b)

many

c)

countless

d)

very numerous

3.

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.

a)

pint size

b)

mini

c)

petite

d)

small; little

4.

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.

a)

wealth

b)

fondness

c)

extreme greed

d)

possessiveness

5.

Select all answers that are true. The meaning of faculty is...

a)

ability or aptitude

b)

department or staff

c)

power or privilege

d)

superior

6.

Select all answers that are true. The meaning of doleful is...

a)

sorrow

b)

mournful

c)

trustworthy

d)

melancholy

7.

Determine the meaning of the word mortify using context clues

But she passed the matter over in silence, not caring to mortify him.

a)

to feel shame

b)

embarrass

c)

restrain

d)

subdue

8.

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.

a)

confused

b)

a matter of question

c)

puzzled

d)

uncertainty

9.

Select all answers that are true. The meaning of paltry is...

a)

unimportant

b)

trivial

c)

worthless

d)

inferior

10.

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

a)

respectful

b)

disapproval; hatred

c)

scornful

d)

disdain

11.

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.

a)

not clear

b)

not easily seen

c)

uncertain

d)

vague

12.

The meaning of lustrous is true except for...

a)

gleaming

b)

radiant

c)

gorgeous

d)

glowing

13.

Determine the meaning of the word vex using context clues

But it was not worthwhile to vex himself about a trifle.

a)

annoy

b)

distress

c)

provoke

d)

torment

14.

Determine the meaning of the word occasion using context clues

The flight delay was occasioned by the need for a further security check.

a)

to give cause

b)

opening

c)

motivate

d)

to bring about

15.

Select all the answers that are true. The meaning of enraptured is...

a)

delight

b)

rejoice

c)

elate

d)

charm

16.

Select all that are true. The meaning of tranquil is...

a)

calm

b)

quiet

c)

peaceful

d)

serene

17.

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.

a)

entrust

b)

to commit

c)

to hand down; pass on

d)

to dispose by last will and testiment

18.

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.

a)

sadness

b)

confusion or doubt

c)

uncertainty

d)

disappointment

19.

Select all answers that are true. The meaning of word beneficent is...

a)

generous

b)

charitable

c)

helpful

d)

cautious

20.

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.

a)

gloomy

b)

without cheer

c)

heartbroken

d)

dejected