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WorksheetsOxford Sadlier Units 1-3 Review Level C
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 19mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty; scanty, poor, meager
a)
frugal
b)
detriment
c)
incognito
d)
venerate
2.
After the walls of their city fell to the enemy, the inhabitants withdrew to the citadel and continued the struggle from there. Based on context, citadel most likely means...
a)
proclamation, edict
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
wreckage, debris
3.
The cafeteria line was so crowded that I was jostled past the desserts before I could take one. Based on context, jostled most likely means...
a)
soared
b)
pushed
c)
lingered
d)
portioned
4.
What is the exact wording of the adage about early birds and worm-catching?Based on context, adage most likely means...
a)
maxim, saw, aphorism, well-known saying
b)
windfall
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
cheers, acclaim
5.
The swiftest members of the herd escaped the trappers' nets, but the laggards were caught. Based on context, laggards most likely means...
a)
slavish, groveling, fawning
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, promt
c)
harmonious, in agreement
d)
slowpoke, straggler, sluggish
6.
During his eleven years of "personal rule," King Charles I of England bypassed Parliament and governed the country by royal decree. Based on context, decree most likely means...
a)
proclamation, edict' proclaim
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
progress, advance
d)
wreckage, debris
7.
Our teacher gave the two of us permission to collaborate on our reports because we were investigating related problems. Based on context, collaborate most likely means...
a)
work alone
b)
unfold ,emerge
c)
portion, section, extract
d)
team up, join forces
8.
If you will only show a little patience, that business investment may grow into a(n) bonanza for you. Based on context, bonanza most likely means...
a)
maxim, saw, aphorism
b)
windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, jackpot
c)
fort, stronghold, bulwark, bastion
d)
proclamation, edict
9.
Your silly pride about doing everything on your own precludes your getting the help you need so badly. Based on context, precludes most likely means...
a)
help, promote, facilitate
b)
unfolds, emerges
c)
hinder, check, stop
d)
progress, advance
10.
The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was the first step in releasing African Americans from their servile bonds. Based on context, servile most likely means...
a)
slavish, groveling, fawning
b)
masterly, overbearing
c)
harmonious, in agreement
d)
surly, ill-tempered
11.
As we discussed our coming vacation, we gradually evolved a plan for a bicycle trip through New England. Based on context, evolved most likely means...
a)
withered, shriveled up, atrophied
b)
unfolded ,emerged
c)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
d)
lingered, wavered
12.
With tireless devotion, the ailing child's parents kept an anxious vigil at her bedside. Based on context, vigil most likely means...
a)
watch, lookout, state of wakefulness
b)
squabble, bicker
c)
wreckage, debris
d)
boos, disproval, ridicule
13.
Suddenly the discordant voices of the two quarreling people burst upon my ears and jarred me out of my daydream. Based on context, discordant most likely means...
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
harmonious, in agreement
c)
slavish, groveling, fawning
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
14.
Before the new housing project could be built, it was necessary to tear down the old houses and remove the rubble. Based on context, rubble most likely means...
a)
progress, advance
b)
wreckage, debris
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
windfall, bonanza, godsend
15.
For two nights, he did his homework faithfully; then he reverted to his usual lazy ways. Based on context, reverted most likely means...
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
c)
pushed
d)
relapsed, regressed
16.
For two nights, he did his homework faithfully; then he reverted to his usual lazy ways. Based on context, reverted most likely means...
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
portioned, sectioned, extracted
c)
pushed
d)
relapsed, regressed
17.
They had such a long wrangle over the use of the bicycle that their mother finally forbade either of them from using it. Based on context, wrangle most likely means...
a)
agree, concur
b)
adage, maxim, aphorism
c)
squabble, bicker
d)
cheer, acclaim
18.
When the lights suddenly went out, I groped my way into the kitchen to find a candle and matches. Based on context, groped most likely means...
a)
fumbled for, cast about for
b)
lingered, wavered, seesawed
c)
soared, hovered
d)
hindered, checked, stopped
19.
On the ground, teams of paramedics administered first aid to the victims of the accident, while police helicopters hovered overhead. Based on context, hovered most likely means...
a)
unfolded, emerged
b)
proclaimed, decreed
c)
groped, fumbled
d)
lingered, wavered, seesawed, floated
20.
You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a churlish way, especially since you asked for her advice. Based on context, churlish most likely means...
a)
courteous, civil, well-mannered
b)
early bird, swift, speedy, prompt
c)
surly, rude, discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate
d)
grating, shrill, different, divergent
21.
Let me read aloud a few excerpts from the newspaper review of the new movie. Based on context, excerpts most likely means...
a)
portions, sections, extracts
b)
boos, disproval, ridicule
c)
wreckage, debris
d)
proclamations, edicts
22.
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose. Based on context, detriment most likely means...
a)
advantage, help, plus
b)
hindrance, liability
c)
long-lasting, enduring
d)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
23.
Even the most durable materials will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means...
a)
long-lasting, enduring
b)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
24.
Even the most durable materials will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means...
a)
long-lasting, enduring
b)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
25.
Although he had been severely maimed in an automobile accident, he was determined to return to his job and leas a normal life. Based on context, maim most likely means...
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
diagonal, indirect
c)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
26.
Instead of walking straight from the farmhouse to the road, we set off in an oblique direction across the field. Based on context, oblique most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
direct, straight to the point
c)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
27.
Instead of walking straight from the farmhouse to the road, we set off in an oblique direction across the field. Based on context, oblique most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
direct, straight to the point
c)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
28.
I would never have expected members of the senior class to take part in such childish antics! Based on context, antics most likely means...
a)
predictable behavior
b)
serious talk
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
pranks, shenanigans
29.
We admired the enterprising immigrant who set up a small shop and developed it into a large and prosperous business. Based on context, enterprising most likely means...
a)
lazy, indolent, timid, diffident
b)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
30.
We desperately needed every bit of help we could find, but what we got was a glut of advice and a scarcity of cold cash. Based on context, glut most likely means...
a)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
31.
We should be willing to share our bountiful food supplies with less fortunate people in other parts of the world. Based on context, bountiful most likely means...
a)
jammed, packed, choked
b)
liberal, abundant, copious
c)
hindrance, liability
d)
scarce, scanty, in short supply
32.
In american law, the fact that the person accused of a crime is poor does not invalidate his or her right adequate legal representation. Based on context, invalidate most likely means...
a)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
b)
support, confirm, back up, legalize
c)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
d)
thrifty, skimpy
33.
To avoid the children in the street, the truck veered sharply to the right and side swiped several parked cars. Based on context, veer most likely means...
a)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
d)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
34.
Isn't it strange for an avowed music lover to show no interest in our school orchestra? Based on context, avowed most likely means...
a)
liberal, abundant, copious
b)
admitted, sworn
c)
jammed, packed, choked
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
35.
The vandals broke windows, overturned desks, and left the school a scene of wanton destruction. Based on context, wanton most likely means...
a)
justified, morally strict, responsible
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
36.
Since I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, I walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
firmly, confidently, aggressively
d)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
37.
What a change from the congested streets of the inner city to the wide- open spaces of the Great Plains. Based on context, congested most likely means...
a)
uncluttered, unimpeded
b)
long-lasting, enduring
c)
jammed, packed, choked
d)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
38.
Although his income was small, his frugal living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years. Based on context, frugal most likely means...
a)
thrifty, skimpy
b)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
c)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
d)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
39.
The film star traveled incognito in order to avoid the attentions of the adoring fans. Based on context, incognito most likely means...
a)
disguised
b)
support, confirm, back up, legalize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
belittle, downplay, underrate
40.
As Americans, we venerate the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the Bill of Rights. Based on context, venerate most likely means...
a)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
d)
worship, revere, idolize
41.
While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not minimize the danger if you refuse to have the children vaccinated. Based on context, minimize most likely means...
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
belittle, downplay, underrate
d)
worship, revere, idolize
42.
Davy Crockett was a real person, but so many tall stories have been told about him that he has become a legendary figure. Based on context, legendary most likely means...
a)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
b)
belittle, downplay, underrate
c)
direct, straight to the point
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
43.
The disease had so incapacitated the poor woman that she was no longer able to leave her bed. Based on context, incapacitate most likely means...
a)
rehabilitate, heal
b)
disable, dedbilitate, paralyze, cripple
c)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
d)
upset, agitate, anger, irritate
44.
If all the members of the cast work in unison, I am sure we will have a successful class show. Based on context, unison most likely means...
a)
contend, rival
b)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
45.
Before we set out on the camping trip, our Scout leader allotted special tasks and responsibilities to each one of us. Based on context, allot most likely means...
a)
apportion, parcel out, allocate
b)
accumulate, pile up, garner
c)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
d)
wanting, bereft
46.
I refuse to comply with any order to hurt another human being. Based on context, comply most likely means...
a)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
b)
tackle, confront, stuggle with
c)
disable, dedbilitate, paralyze, cripple
d)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
47.
After lengthy deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of willful murder. The willful child insisted on wearing sneakers to her sister's wedding. Based on context, willful most likely means...
a)
docile, obedient, tractable
b)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
48.
We can thank modern medical science for the increased longevity of human beings in most parts of the world. Based on context, longevity most likely means...
a)
brevity, transience
b)
few, scant, sparse
c)
long life, long duration, length of life
d)
pertinent, germane, applicable
49.
Trying to navigate through rush-hour traffic on a high-speed expressway can be a nightmare for a skittish driver. Based on context, skittish most likely means...
a)
delight, gladden, please
b)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
c)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
50.
A number of cities vied with one another to be chosen as the site of the next Olympics. Based on context, vie most likely means...
a)
contend, rival
b)
harmony, concord, assent
c)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
d)
stop, quell, squelch, quash
51.
Since the town meeting tonight has been called to deal with conservation, only discussion relevant to that subject will be allowed. Based on context, relevant most likely means...
a)
unconnected, extraneous
b)
bold, daring, reckless, cool, unflappable
c)
pertinent, germane, applicable
d)
headstrong, obstinate, premeditated
52.
Store employees grapple with the thieves and held them until the police arrived. Based on context, grapple most likely means...
a)
rehabilitate
b)
urge on, stir up, provoke, start, incite
c)
submit to, consent to, acquiesce in
d)
tackle, confront, stuggle with
53.
Though we have made many outstanding contributions to the conquest of space, landing men on the moon is probably our most prodigious achievement. Based on context, prodigious most likely means...
a)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
b)
puny, miniscule, insignificant
c)
unconnected, extraneous
d)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
54.
The autumn night sky, with its myriad of stars, always fills me with awe and wonder. Based on context, myriad most likely means...
a)
few, scant, sparse
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
innumerable, countless
d)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
55.
Father said, "I am perturbed, not because you failed the exam, but because you still seem unable to understand why you failed it." Based on context, perturb most likely means...
a)
upset, agitate, anger, irritate
b)
delight, gladden, please
c)
gigantic, tremendous, astounding
d)
harmony, concord, assent
56.
There in the middle of the garden was a goat tethered by a rope to a stake. Based on context, tether most likely means...
a)
untie, let loose
b)
docile, obedient, tractable
c)
jumpy, restive, capricious, fickle
d)
tie up, chain up, leash
57.
The audience cheered the audacious feats of the trapeze artists. Based on context, audacious most likely means...
a)
enterprising, brave
b)
timid, cowardly
c)
full, teeming, abounding
d)
rank and file, dregs of society
58.
I am completely devoid of sympathy for anyone who loses a job because of carelessness and indifference. Based on context, devoid most likely means...
a)
full, teeming, abounding
b)
accumulate, pile up, garner
c)
wanting, bereft, without, lacking
d)
delight, gladden, please
59.
Someday, when you see this event in its proper perspective, you will realize that it is not as important as it seems now. Based on context, perspective most likely means...
a)
viewpoint, sense of proportion
b)
unconnected, extraneous
c)
harmony, concord, assent
d)
innumerable, countless
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