WorksheetsJunior Vocabulary 4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Choose the correct use for DEBONAIR.
The friendly boy was a debonair; he always had a smile on his face.
The boy's attitude was debonair; he was friendly with everyone he met.
Choose the correct use of RAZE.
The violent winds of the tornado did not raze the well-built house; the strong structure stood tall amid the destruction.
The hurricane was a raze event; everything in its path was destroyed and flooding carried away the debris.
Identify the correct use of ERSATZ.
The ersatz cheese product looked like plastic and tasted like it, too; that's what you get with a cheap imitation.
High quality food will always taste better than food that has been ersatz; there's no substitute for the good stuff.
Choose the correct use of SUPPLANT.
The new king was a supplant; the kingdom was happy to have a better, stronger leader.
After the nation's people struggled with the conflict, they elected a new, more effective leader to supplant the controversial and divisive man who came before.
Choose the INCORRECT use of IMPERVIOUS.
After years of hearing criticism, I became impervious to any one else's opinions of me; nothing bothers me anymore.
The raincoat impervioused in the rain; my sweater stayed warm and dry and not a drop got through.
Identify the INCORRECT use of OSCILLATE.
I couldn't choose between the two kinds of pie; I was oscillate and kept going back and forth between apple and key lime.
I watched the wind vane oscillate back and forth between the two directions; it was clear the weather was changing.
Identify context clues for DEPLOYED: The troops were DEPLOYED from the base; they spread out as instructed by the plans and believed in their mission to establish peace in the area.
believed in their mission
to establish peace in the area
the troops
spread out as instructed by the plans
Identify context clues for PRECIPITOUS: As we walked toward the edge of the canyon, we saw how PRECIPITOUS the drop was; there was nothing below but sheer cliffs, tree tops, and birds flying. We were on top of the world.
We were on top of the world.
We walked toward the edge of the canyon
the drop was; there was nothing below but sheer cliffs
tree tops, and birds flying
Identify context clues for TRUCULENT: The warlord argued with his council in a TRUCULENT manner. No matter how aggressively he insulted their courage and loyalty, the wise group knew better than to give in.
The warlord argued with his council
aggressively he insulted their courage and loyalty
the wise group knew better than to give in.
No matter how
Identify context clues for IMPROMPTU: Prom committee called an IMPROMPTU meeting; there were last minute details that needed to be figured out like food and drinks. Everyone arrived on time, even though the meeting was called without warning.
there were last minute details that needed to be figured out
food and drinks
Everyone arrived on time
called without warning.
Choose the INCORRECT use of DELETE.
Be careful not to delete your introduction paragraph in the essay; that would be a lot of writing to take out.
The option of delete isn't available after you hit "send" on a text; be sure you say what you want to say, because you can't take it back.
Choose the INCORRECT use of REVERE.
The powerful statesman was revered by his constituents; they believed in his message of change and respected his bravery.
The revere mayor was elected for 3 consecutive terms; the city's residents appreciated everything she did for them.
