WorksheetsVocab in Context - Quiz 1
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does "malaise" mean, in context?
"Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said he’s never been through a losing streak to compare with his team’s current malaise."
A slump, or an uneasy feeling. Not feeling your best.
A type of mayonnaise that originated in Canada.
Reaching the pinnacle of one's career - things are going GREAT!
An intense form of anger.
What does "maleficent" mean in context?
"His light- brown eyes were polite yet maleficent, as though he was making an effort to be civil to the photographer while plotting to murder his wife."
Sinister or evil in effect or intent
Has magical powers; can transform into a dragon
Being righteous and morally good
Accepting of one's fate, whether it is good or bad
What does "rectitude" mean in context?
"I asked a Butler University representative, Marc Allen, how is it that Butler students maintain such kindly rectitude in this age of lowbrow, ahistorical cynicism?"
Righteous and upright behavior, stemming form good morals
A manipulative demeanor, for one's selfish gain
A playful demeanor; acts as a prankster
An academic mindset
What does "abash" mean in context?
"In other words, next year, during TV club, I will try not to be abashed about all the things I didn’t watch."
Embarrassment or shame, caused by something
Supreme expertise on a subject
A wild and chaotic party
A very violent fight between two people
What does "malfeasance" mean in context?
"The Patriots’ reputation for information-gathering, of course, sometimes crossed over into alleged malfeasance — most notably through the Spygate scandal of a decade ago."
Misconduct by organizations or public officials
Morally good conduct by public officials
Witchcraft or wizardry
Athletic training, for competition
What does "ungainly" mean in context?
"They're slow and ungainly, tripping over their own feet, tangling in the dense underbrush, dragging themselves along the ground when they can't find their footing."
lacking grace in movement or posture
the inability to gain something
moving gracefully, compared to a dancer
Having the desire for great wealth and success
What does "florid" mean in context?
"While Morgan, in his trademark style, embellishes this newest work with florid turns of phrase like "ghastly, untrustworthy reptiles" and "treacherous weasels," he also distinguishes this piece with clever winks to the audience."
elaborately or excessively ornamented; not plain
a descriptive phrase for gardening
plain, or ordinary. Not ornamental
What does "equanimity" mean in context?
"Most of the patients appeared to be preparing themselves with equanimity for death, as though intuitively familiar with the business."
steadiness of mind under stress
breaking down after being under emotional duress
desiring for equality for all people
having the desire to die
What does "tortuous" mean in context?
"The king’s men succeeded only in getting lost in the dungeon’s tortuous mazes."
marked by repeated turns and bends; highly complex
represents the desire to torture someone
easy to accomplish; does not represent a challenge
What does "untoward" mean in context?
"She lost her spot on the new show following an untoward public remark, and the remaining production was rebranded as “The Conners.”
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
a synonym for the word "away"
is kind and considerate in regards for behavior
being fired from a job for misconduct
What does "unflagging" mean in context?
"And, spurred on by a relentless and unflagging determination, Ruby kept dropping by."
unceasing/not stopping
taking a flag down from a flagpole
lazy/apt to stop if the task is difficult
difficult to rely on
What does "capitulate" mean in context?
"China and Russia deploy their military forces to strategic positions throughout the world while suggesting that the US capitulate to North Korea’s demands."
to surrender under agreed conditions
to capitalize the first word of a sentence
to attack an opposing country
to threaten or debate someone, on a political level
What does "vociferous" mean in context?
"The atmosphere in Gillette Stadium is also especially hostile to visiting teams, as Patriots home crowds are considered among the most vociferous in the N.F.L."
conspicuously and offensively loud
quiet, peaceful, lacking chaos
to support a sports team of one's choice
What does "rapt" mean in context?
"I watched her perform the song live a few months ago with a skeletal stage setup — just a drummer and her own keyboards — and the audience was rapt, erupting in cheers when the beat disappeared."
Feeling great delight/happiness
Feeling bored by a situation
Feeling motivated to achieve a goal
Feeling anger/hate, and the need to jeer or heckle
