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Vocab 8

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Define the underlined word in the sentence.


Raw eggs are used as an antidote for certain kinds of poisons.

a)

a substance or treatment given to oppose the effects of poison

b)

something that words to correct or cure a bad or evil condition

c)

show by a mark, sign or symbol

d)

give in under pressure or force; to yield

2.

Define the underlined word in the sentence.


The class is supposed to designate two students to represent us.

a)

show by mark, sign or symbol

b)

call by certain name, term or title

c)

to select or appoint for a certain purpose or duty

d)

agreeing with the rules of society or group

3.

Define the underlined word in the sentence.


Research into a cure for the common cold has been both extensive and expensive.

a)

large in area, amount, effect influence and so on

b)

absolutely necessary; essential

c)

force to leave; drive out

d)

so against reason, truth, or common sense

4.

Define the underlined word in the sentence.


We voted to oust our mayor for failing to cut taxes.

a)

to force to leave; drive out

b)

relating to what is right or wrong ni behavior

c)

absolutely necessary; essential

d)

extreme concern with/pride in one's appearance

5.

Define the underlined word in the sentence.


Sadly, many more people will succumb before the new drugs will reach them.

a)

to die

b)

give in under pressure or force

c)

substance or treatment given to oppose the effects of poison

d)

something that works to correct or cure a bad condition

6.

Identify a synonym for the underlined word.


Is it ethical for a judge to conduct the trial of a friend?

a)

corrupt

b)

unrighteous

c)

moral

d)

unjust

7.

Identify a synonym for the underlined word.


Blue lines on a map usually designate rivers.

a)

mean

b)

misunderstand

c)

key

d)

confuses

8.

Identify a synonym for the underlined word.


My vanity wouldn't let me wear pants like those even if they were in my size.

a)

hiding

b)

modesty

c)

pride

d)

humility

9.

Identify a synonym for the underlined word.


Shouts from a vigilant soldier prepared the other tropps for attack.

a)

careless

b)

rash

c)

implusive

d)

attentive

10.

Identify an antonym for the underlined word.


Whose preposterous idea was it to get pink uniforms?

a)

silly

b)

logical

c)

absurd

d)

crazy

11.

Identify an antonym for the underlined word.


With her spunk, Eva will finish the race in spite of her sprained ankle.

a)

grit

b)

gumption

c)

determination

d)

weakness

12.

Identify an antonym for the underlined word.


The class howled at Spencer's witticism, and even the teacher cracked a smile.

a)

cleverness

b)

joke

c)

wisecrack

d)

seriousness

13.

Finish the analogy.


joy : happy :: bedlam :

a)

chaos

b)

calm

c)

furor

d)

greatness

14.

Finish the analogy.


necessary : unnecessary :: indispensable :

a)

fundamental

b)

extra

c)

important

d)

nonessential

15.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


The concert was the perfect ____ for my bad mood.

a)

antidote

b)

bedlam

c)

witticism

d)

seep

16.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Egg products often use "jumbo" to ___ the largest eggs.

a)

designate

b)

preposterous

c)

oust

d)

seep

17.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


The _____ period began with the collapse of the Roman Empire.

a)

medieval

b)

current

c)

extensive

d)

vigilant

18.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


After most of the milk has managed to _____ out, we found the hole in the carton.

a)

ethical

b)

seep

c)

extensive

d)

succumb

19.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.


Do not _____ to temptation! We promise you don't need a 8 cookies.

a)

bedlam

b)

succumb

c)

vigilant

d)

vanity