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WorksheetsAdvancing Vocab Skills -- C. 4 -- Words in Context
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Vanessa can accept reasonable criticism, but she was upset when her boss BERATED her loudly in front of everyone else in the office.
to disappoint
to neglect
to scold angrily
After his divorce, Gavin didn't want to ESTRANGE his children, so he called and visited them often.
to frighten
to drive away
to dislike
I was EUPHORIC when I received my grades. To my amazement and joy, they were all A's and B's.
very happy
boastful
sentimental
Kids tend to be IMPETUOUS and often don't think about the consequences of their actions. For instance, they'll throw snowballs at passing cars without worrying about possibly causing an accident.
impulsive
considerate
imaginative
Computers aren't INFALLIBLE. If you put the wrong data into a computer, you'll get wrong answers.
everywhere
perfect
imperfect
The verses in greeting cards are often far too sentimental. I prefer humor to such MAUDLIN messages.
short
comical
overly emotional
When his baby sister was born, seven-year-old Jeremy REGRESSED for a while and began sucking his thumb again.
to go backward
to reach a high point
to act hastily
No phones are allowed during the SAT test, so students must RELINQUISH them before they take their seats.
to buy
to give up
to enjoy
We postponed our plan to drive home on Sunday becaue a dense fog was UBIQUITOUS. It covered the entire town.
scarce
newly discovered
found everywhere
Florence reached the ZENITH of her career when she became president of Ace Products.
an end
an earlier condition
the highest point
