Worksheets11 Vocab Pretest 9
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Based on the context, guess the definition of ephemeral: She promised she’d love me forever, but her “forever” was only ephemeral: she left me after one week.
short-lived, fleeting
a lie; untrue
Based on the context, guess the definition of fastidious: Mark is so fastidious that he is never able to finish a project because it always seems imperfect to him.
pessimistic, focuses on the negative and down side of every possible situation
meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards; concerned about cleanliness
Based on the context, guess the definition of hapless: My poor, hapless family never seems to pick a sunny week to go on vacation.
unlucky; unfortunate
unwilling to look ahead or plan thoroughly; laziness without cause
Based on the context, guess the definition of impassive: Stop being so impassive; it’s healthy to cry every now and then.
positive and optimistic, focusing on the bright side of every situation to an alarming degree
stoic, not susceptible to suffering; not feeling or showing emotion
Based on the context, guess the definition of noisome: The noisome shoes sat the in the corner, ignored as much as smelly shoes could be.
having a bad odor, foul-smelling, injurious to the health, harmful
ancient and well beyond use; worn out without repair
Based on the context, guess the definition of noxious: The hungry boy looked at the noxious soup, and decided that starving was preferable to getting sick.
mysterious and unexplainable; improbably in some way
injurious, harmful to the health, or unwholesome
Based on the context, guess the definition of obstreperous: Billy’s obstreperous behavior prompted the librarian to ask him to leave the reading room.
noisy, unruly
use of plagiarism, copying, or otherwise unethical academic pursuits
Based on the context, guess the definition of perfunctorily: The students perfunctorily spouted off the definitions of the vocab words, not really even thinking about the strange connotations and rich histories of each one.
with memorized and practiced ease
done merely as form or routine, superficial
Based on the context, guess the definition of prolific: The prolific homework assignments required in AP History turned off all students but the most determined.
fruitful, abounding, producing many/much
lengthy and difficult; arduous
Based on the context, guess the definition of punctilious: Punctilious Bobby, hall monitor extraordinaire, insisted that his peers follow the rules.
a person who enjoys to be in control and exert power over others, especially for trivial matters
eager to follow rules or conventions; showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
Based on the context, guess the definition of salubrious: The salubrious salad was both delicious and healthy.
healthful, wholesome
made by hand and with care
Based on the context, guess the definition of serendipitous: I serendipitously found a painting my mom loves on sale, right before her birthday.
after much searching and hardwork; a good find
luck or good fortune, especially in finding something accidentally
Based on the context, guess the definition of superfluous: “I know I said we needed Christmas lights, but this is just superfluous,” she declared to her husband as she shielded her eyes from the bright beacon that stood for their house.
surplus, excessive; unnecessary
a mocking joke taken to the extreme
Based on the context, guess the definition of ubiquitous: It seems that everyone in the United States has a television. The technology is ubiquitous here.
uninteresting and unimportant
existing everywhere, widespread
Based on the context, guess the definition of verdant: The verdant leaves on the trees made the world look emerald.
green in tint or color
very healthy and thriving
Based on the context, guess the definition of wanton: Vicky’s wanton demeanor often made the frat guys next door very excited.
willingness to participate in philanthropies; generous; charitable
undisciplined, lewd, lustful
