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WorksheetsBritish Lit A VSP Review 1 Units 1-3
Total questions: 164
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
to exaggerate
aggrandize
heinous
banal
pique
anything irrationally reverenced; obsession
fetish
pensive
heinous
chicanery
lacking freshness or originality; commonplace, ordinary
banal
denote
fetish
pensive
trickery, especially in legal dealing
chicanery
entrepreneur
plaintive
pensive
to evoke resentment in
pique
denote
aggrandize
heinous
the use of subterfuge or trickery in debate
chicanery
plaintive
trenchant
verdant
to indicate
denote
pique
fetish
banal
to make greater, richer, more powerful
aggrandize
pique
trenchant
verdant
one who organizes and manages a business, assuming the risk of profit or loss
entrepreneur
trenchant
plaintive
aggrandize
an inanimate object thought to have inherent magical power, and therefore worshiped
fetish
aggrandize
verdant
pensive
Which word is NOT a synonym for aggrandize?
minimize
enlarge
expand
increase
upgrade
hatefully bad or wicked; abominable
heinous
fetish
chicanery
trenchant
thinking deeply or seriously, often of sad or melancholy things
pensive
heinous
pique
banal
to arouse
pique
entrepreneur
banal
aggrandize
expressing sorrow; mournful
plaintive
heinous
pensive
banal
forceful and effective; keen, penetrating
trenchant
banal
pique
pensive
green with growing plants or grass; green in color
verdant
heinous
plaintive
trenchant
Which word is NOT an antonym for chicanery?
stratagem
candor
frankness
sincerity
straightforwardness
Which word is NOT a synonym for banal?
original
insipid
pedestrian
platitudinous
vapid
unripe in knowledge or judgment; unsophisticated
verdant
pensive
entrepreneur
banal
Which word is NOT an antonym for aggrandize?
banality
decrease
degrade
detract
lessen
Which word is NOT an antonym for aggrandize?
expand
lower
minimize
belittle
debase
Which word is NOT a synonym for aggrandize?
debase
amplify
boast
puff up
overvalue
Which root word means to say?
MORT
OMNI
DIC, DICT
FER
JUR
Which word is NOT a synonym for pensive?
flippant
contemplative
meditative
reflective
thoughtful
Which word is NOT a synonym for trenchant?
banal
expressive
striking
vigorous
incisive
Which word is NOT a synonym for trenchant?
banal
expressive
striking
vigorous
incisive
Which word is NOT an antonym for banal?
platitudinous
original
piquing
pithy
stimulating
Which word is NOT a synonym for chicanery?
forthrightness
beguilement
deception
duplicity
sophistry
Which word is NOT a synonym for denote?
candor
convey
express
imply
suggest
Which word is NOT a synonym for entrepreneur?
lackey
businessman
director
financier
enterpriser
Which word is NOT a synonym for fetish?
refuse
amulet
charm
fixation
talisman
Which word is NOT a synonym for heinous?
virtuous
atrocious
monstrous
outrageous
Which word is NOT an antonym for heinous?
atrocious
humane
noble
virtuous
Which word is NOT an antonym for pensive?
contemplative
carefree
flippant
heedless
unreflecting
Which word is NOT a synonym for pique?
assuage
anger
annoy
displease
irritate
Which word is NOT a synonym for pique?
disenthrall
attract
intrigue
provoke
stimulate
Which suffix means one who, that which?
-ac, -iac
-er, -yer
-ian
-men
Which word is NOT an antonym for pique?
irritate
appease
placate
soothe
Which word is NOT a synonym for plaintive?
jubilant
doleful
dolorous
lugubrious
melancholy
Which root word means struggle, contest?
AGON
CAD, CAS, CID
DIC, DICT
FER
JUR
Which prefix means bad(ly), wrong(ly)
mis-
trans-
un-
MORT
Which word is NOT an antonym for plaintive?
rueful
cheerful
joyful
jubilant
Which word is NOT an antonym for trenchant?
biting
banal
flat
dull
feeble
Which word is NOT a synonym for verdant?
waste
grass-covered
verdurous
inexperienced
immature
Which root word means to swear?
AGON
OMNI
PEND, PENS
FER
JUR
Which word is NOT an antonym for verdant?
naive
barren
knowledgeable
sophisticated
waste
Which prefix means hater, hatred?
mis-
trans-
un-
-ian
Which prefix means across?
mis-
trans-
un-
-men
Which root word means all?
AGON
OMNI
PEND, PENS
MORT
DIC, DICT
Which prefix means not?
mis-
trans-
un-
-yer
Which root word means to befall, to fall, to happen?
MORT
CAD, CAS, CID
DIC, DICT
FER
JUR
Which root word means to carry?
MORT
OMNI
PEND, PENS
FER
JUR
Which suffix means result of?
-ac, -iac
-er, -yer
-ian
-men
Which root word means death?
AGON
OMNI
PEND, PENS
MORT
JUR
Which root word means to hang, to weigh, to pay?
AGON
OMNI
PEND, PENS
MORT
DIC, DICT
Which suffix means pertaining to?
-ac, -iac
-er, -yer
-ian
-men
Which suffix means one who -- but not that which?
-ac, -iac
-er, -yer
-ian
-men
to erase or remove something as if by rubbing
efface
emanate
extenuate
indemnify
outstandingly bad
egregious
exemplify
incarcerate
intrepid
to flow forth or originate from a source
emanate
imbibe
inundate
extenuate
to illustrate something by acting as an example
exemplify
extenuate
indemnify
insipid
going beyond what is reasonable; excessive
exorbitant
efface
inundate
imbibe
to lessen the seriousness of the circumstance by giving excuses
extenuate
egregious
exorbitant
intrepid
to drink; to absorb or take in with the sense as if by drinking
imbibe
emanate
exorbitant
inundate
to imprison
incarcerate
imbibe
exemplify
egregious
to protect against or compensate for damage or loss
indemnify
emanate
efface
extenuate
without excitement or appeal
insipid
intrepid
imbibe
examplify
Which word is NOT a synonym for efface
motorious
destroy
erode
obliterate
rub out
fearless
intrepid
insipid
incarcerate
emanate
to cover with water; to overwhelm as if with a flood
inundate
indemnify
egregious
efface
Which word is NOT an antonym for efface?
banal
ameliorate
build
construct
restore
Which word is NOT a synonym for egregious?
honorable
flagrant
gross
infamous
notorious
Which word is NOT an antonym for egregious?
outrageous
honorable
illustrious
noble
notable
Which word is NOT a synonym for emanate?
obscure
arise
derive
originate
proceed
Which word is NOT an antonym for emanate?
issue
cease
decrease
stop
terminate
Which word is NOT a synonym for exemplify?
inordinate
demonstrate
embody
epitomize
personify
Which word is NOT an antonym for exemplify?
illustrate
distract
misrepresent
obscure
Which root word means to do, to drive
AG, ACT
BIBLI
CAP, CAPT, CEPT, CIP
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which suffix means one who, that which?
-ent1
-ent2
-ment
-y
Which prefix means out (of), away from, without, intensive?
ex-
in-1
in-2
syn-
Which root word means book?
AG, ACT
BIBLI
CAP, CAPT, CEPT, CIP
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means to take, to seize
PED
BIBLI
CAP, CAPT, CEPT, CIP
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means to lean, to slope?
PED
CLIN
CAP, CAPT, CEPT, CIP
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means faith?
PED
CLIN
TRACT
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means birth, race, kind, cause?
PED
CLIN
TRACT
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means foot?
PED
CLIN
TRACT
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which root word means to drag, to draw?
PED
CLIN
TRACT
FID
GEN, GENIT
Which suffix means like, pertaining to?
-ent1
-ent2
-ment
-y
Which suffix means that which; state, quality, act of?
-ent1
-ent2
-ment
-y
Which suffix means state, quality, act, result of?
-ent1
-ent2
-ment
-y
Which prefix means in, into?
ex-
in-1
in-2
syn-
Which prefix means not?
ex-
in-1
in-2
syn-
Which prefix means with, together?
ex-
in-1
in-2
syn-
Which word is NOT a synonym for exorbitant?
insufficient
extravagant
inordinate
unreasonable
Which word is NOT an antonym for exorbitant?
mitigation
inadequate
insuficient
Which word is NOT a synonym for extenuate?
illustrious
explanation
justification
mitigation
Which word is NOT a synonym for extenuate?
insufficient
qualification
vindication
justification
Which word is NOT a synonym for imbibe?
exude
quaff
absorb
assimilate
ingest
Which word is NOT an antonym for imbibe?
digest
disgorge
eject
exude
dispel
Which word is NOT an antonym for imbibe?
ingest
disseminate
teach
disgorge
Which word is NOT a synonym for incarcerate?
liberate
confine
immure
impound
jail
Which word is NOT an antonym for incarcerate?
immure
emancipate
free
liberate
release
Which word is NOT a synonym for indemnify?
immure
assure
cover
guarantee
insure
Which word is NOT a synonym for indemnify?
inane
protect
refund
reimburse
repay
Which word is NOT an antonym for indemnify?
assure
deprive
forfeit
lose
Which word is NOT a synonym for insipid?
relevant
banal
bland
dull
inane
Which word is NOT a synonym for insipid?
fresh
boring
lifeless
trite
dull
Which word is NOT an antonym for insipid?
craven
interesting
lively
relevant
Which word is NOT a synonym for intrepid?
cowardly
brave
courageous
daring
unafraid
Which word is NOT an antonym for intrepid?
undaunted
cowardly
craven
fearful
scared
Which word is NOT a synonym for inundate?
liberate
drown
overpower
overwhelm
submerge
Which word is NOT an antonym for inundate?
submerge
extricate
uncover
to officially renounce power or neglect to complete a responsibility or duty
abdicate
augment
elucidate
procrastinate
to make greater, as in size, quantity, and strength; to supplement
augment
ruminate
procrastinate
abdicate
to make clear or plain especially by explanation
elucidate
abdicate
ruminate
insurgent
not capable of sin; faultless
impeccable
indomitable
insurgent
penitent
not easily discouraged or defeated; unconquerable
indomitable
strident
impeccable
insurgent
rising in active revolt against constituted authority
insurgent
impeccable
abdicate
ruminate
feeling sorrow for one's sins and being willing to repent
penitent
pestilent
strident
vulnerable
tending to destroy life; dangerous to the moral, social, or political welfare
pestilent
penitent
strident
vulnerable
to put off doing something until a future time; to postpone habitually
procrastinate
ruminate
augment
abdicate
to chew the cud; to meditate or reflect on
ruminate
procrastinate
abdicate
elucidate
loud, harsh, and grating
strident
penitent
pestilent
indomitable
susceptible to wounds; open to attack
vulnerable
pestilent
strident
indomitable
hand over, relinquish, resign, and step down are synonyms of __?__.
abdicate
augment
procrastinate
ruminate
assume, claim, continue, and maintain are antonyms of __?__.
abdicate
augment
procrastinate
ruminate
amplify, boost, enlarge expand, extend, increase, intensify, and strengthen are synonyms of __?__.
augment
abdicate
procrastinate
ruminate
decrease, deduct, degrade diminish lessen, reduce are antonyms __?__.
augment
abdicate
ruminate
procrastinate
clarify, explicate, expound, illuminate, interpret
elucidate
ruminate
procrastinate
abdicate
complicate, confuse, distract, muddle, obscure are antonyms of __?__.
elucidate
ruminate
abdicate
augment
errorless, flawless, infallible, sinless, undefiled are synonyms of __?__.
impeccable
indomitable
insurgent
penitent
blameworthy, culpable, fallible, imperfect, sinful are antonyms of __?__.
impeccable
strident
pestilent
vulnerable
determined, invincible, invulnerable, irrepressible, resolute, unbeatable are synonyms of __?__.
indomitable
insurgent
strident
vulnerable
capitulating, conquerable yielding are antonyms of __?__.
indomitable
pestilent
penitent
insurgent
factious, insubordinate, rebellious are synonyms of __?__.
insurgent
impeccable
vulnerable
strident
acquiescent, resigned, submissive are antonyms of __?__.
insurgent
pestilent
penitent
elucidate
contrite, remorseful, repentant are synonyms of __?__.
penitent
pestilent
vulnerable
impeccable
adamant, inexorable, obdurate are antonyms of __?__.
penitent
vulnerable
impeccable
strident
baleful, destructive, detrimental, injurious, ruinous are synonyms of __?__.
pestilent
strident
impeccable
insurgent
harmless, innocuous, healthful, uncorrupting are antonyms of __?__.
pestilent
strident
vulnerable
indomitable
dawdle, delay, lag, loiter are synonyms of __?__.
procrastinate
ruminate
abdicate
elucidate
hasten and hurry are antonyms of __?__.
procrastinate
elucidate
abdicate
ruminate
meditate, muse, and ponder are synonyms of __?__.
ruminate
procrastinate
elucidate
abdicate
earsplitting hoarse, loud, raucous, stentorian are synonyms of __?__.
strident
indomitable
insurgent
impeccable
low, low-pitched, muted, soft are antonyms of __?__.
strident
penitent
insurgent
indomitable
defenseless, exposed, unprotected are synonyms of __?__.
vulnerable
strident
pestilent
indomitable
impregnable, invulnerable, unconquerable are antonyms of __?__.
vulnerable
strident
penitent
impeccable
Which prefix means under, below?
hypo-
ob-
pro-
super-, sur-
Which root word means to love
AM
CAPIT, CIPIT
MOV, MOT, MOB
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which suffix means one who, that which?
-ate3
-ate2
-able
-ate1
Which prefix means against, toward, completely?
hypo-
ob-
pro-
super-, sur-
Which prefix means for, before, forward?
hypo-
ob-
pro-
super-, sur-
Which prefix means over, above, beyond?
hypo-
ob-
pro-
super-, sur-
Which root word means head
AM
CAPIT, CIPIT
MOV, MOT, MOB
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which root word means to move
AM
CAPIT, CIPIT
MOV, MOT, MOB
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which root word means to throw
JAC, JECT
CAPIT, CIPIT
MOV, MOT, MOB
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which root word means feeling, suffering, disease
JAC, JECT
PATH
SCI
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which root word means to know
JAC, JECT
PATH
SCI
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which root word means to come
JAC, JECT
PATH
SCI
PROTO
VEN, VENT
Which suffix means one having the quality of?
-ate3
-ate2
-able
-ate1
Which suffix means to make, to act, etc?
-ate3
-ate2
-able
-ate1
Which suffix means having the quality of?
-ate3
-ate2
-able
-ate1
Which suffix means able to (be)?
-ate3
-ate2
-able
-ate1
