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WorksheetsWord of the Day Vocab
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which word has the following definition:
Derived from or guided by experience or experiment
empirical
lyrical
spherical
tyrannical
What does the word Abated mean?
try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly
make untidy or dirty
diminished in degree or intensity; died down
behave in a specified way
The definition of Cacophony is below:
a mix of harsh, discordant sounds; dissonance
Which sentence properly uses the word Cacophony?
I would like more cacophony with my donuts.
Before modern civilization, there was no cacophony of ideas.
Because of the woman's efforts, the cacophony helped ease the baby to sleep.
The cacophony of car horns and police sirens shattered the still morning air.
What is the definition of Sentient?
Example in a sentence: Animals are sentient; and, as far as we know, rocks are not.
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
capable of feeling or experiencing sensation; conscious or aware
not previously visited, seen, or encountered; unfamiliar or alien
having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature
Which word has the following definition:
shocked, terrified, or struck with fear or dread.
aghast
sublime
devoid
subsumed
What is the definition of the word Mirth?
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
happiness, gaiety, or jollity; pleasure or joy
a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others
Based on the example below, what does the word Flippant mean?
Example: The student’s flippant attitude earned him a referral.
giving or ready to give help
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
showing a non-serious or disrespectful attitude
causing a damaging reduction in economic activity
Which word has the following definition:
not intelligent. lacking intelligence or sensitivity; dull or blunt.
obtuse
fake
wistful
extra
What does the word Obnoxious mean?
drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired
seeking encouragement from a host of deities
causing disapproval or protest, offensive, unpleasant
showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings
Based on the example below, what does the word Antithesis mean?
Example: A violent criminal is the antithesis of a well-behaved adult.
the exact opposite; the comparison of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance.
an underlying basis or principle for something
a structure or arrangement of something
a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed
Which word has the following definition:
A state of extreme confusion and disorder.
chaos
rescind
demonstrative
humane
What is the definition of the word Asset?
a series or combination of loud, confused sounds, especially when causing disturbance
a useful or valuable quality
a blankness of the existential soul
something you can't say in Mr. Mammel's class.
