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Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 6, Words 1-5

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
a)
abashed
b)
articulate
c)
resolute
d)
genial
2.
to be in, or to expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
a)
defect
b)
purge
c)
articulate
d)
bask
3.
withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)
a)
bask
b)
abashed
c)
aloof
d)
anguish
4.
a great mental suffering, distress, or pain; to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow
a)
forthright
b)
abashed
c)
anguish
d)
repercussion
5.
to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together in a system; able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully
a)
articulate
b)
anguish
c)
premonition
d)
ostracize
6.
I was thoroughly _______ by the foolish mistake that I made at the dinner party.
a)
abashed
b)
aloof
c)
forthright
d)
genial
7.
Because they are cold-blooded creatures, lizards and other reptiles must ____________ in the sun to regulate their body temperature.
a)
bask
b)
articulate
c)
purge
d)
instill
8.
The child's disappearance ______________ every member of the community causing them to cry during every newscast about the incident.
a)
basked
b)
anguished
c)
flaunted
d)
ostracized
9.
Synonyms: distant, cold
a)
purge
b)
resolute
c)
aloof
d)
premonition
10.
Synonyms: misery, woe, torment
a)
finesse
b)
forthright
c)
anguish
d)
ostracize
11.
Synonyms: expound, eloquent
a)
forthright
b)
resolute
c)
genial
d)
articulate
12.
Synonyms: wallow, revel
a)
forthright
b)
resolute
c)
finesse
d)
bask
13.
A successful candidate can __________ his ideas in a way that makes them acceptable to voters.
a)
articulate
b)
bask
c)
flaunt
d)
purge
14.
In almost every business, there are those who keep _______________ from their co-workers and do not participate in fun activities.
a)
abashed
b)
resolute
c)
forthright
d)
aloof
15.

aloof means

a)

withdrawn

b)

hungry

c)

sad

d)

bold

16.

A look of ______ crossed the basketball player's face when he hurt his ankle.

a)

deflect

b)

anguish

c)

apparition

d)

intrigue

17.

bask means

a)

to be in pleasant warmth

b)

to accomplish something

c)

to wave or flutter slowly

d)

to add gradually

18.

articulate means

a)

to crouch or shrink away

b)

to speak clearly

c)

to show off

d)

to add gradually

19.

abashed means

a)

ashamed or embarrassed

b)

cool or distant

c)

pained or suffering

d)

warm or friendly

20.

While many people love cats and find them to be friendly and warm, others think felines are _________________ and standoffish.

a)

anguish

b)

articulate

c)

aloof

d)

basking

21.

To improve your speech, slow down when speaking and work on _____________________ each word more clearly.

a)

aloofing

b)

basking

c)

articulating

d)

anguishing

22.

In his interview with Oprah, it was easy to recognize the __________________ that his Auscwitz memories caused Elie Wiesel.

a)

articulate

b)

anguish

c)

bask

d)

aloofness

23.

After he made the winning free throw in the state championship game, Cameron enjoyed ______________ in the admiration and appreciation of the Bronco fans.

a)

abashed

b)

basking

c)

articulating

d)

anguish

24.

Even though she had trip on her way up to the podium to present her speech, Cecelia remained _________________ and gave an outstanding performance that received thunderous applause.

a)

unabashed

b)

anguish

c)

finesse

d)

aloofness

25.

A few of the kids around here are nice, but most are distant and cold and ignore us, and some are just plain mean.

a)

aloof

b)

basking

c)

defects

d)

articulate

26.

Antonyms:

Unembarrassed, unashamed

a)

Bask

b)

Flaunt

c)

Abashed

d)

Ostracize

27.

Antonyms:

Involved, sociable

a)

Bask

b)

Aloof

c)

Defect

d)

Finesse

28.

Antonyms:

Joy, delight, peace of mind

a)

Anguish

b)

Genial

c)

Scapegoat

d)

Repercussion

29.

Antonyms:

Tongue-tied, mumbled

a)

Articulate

b)

Anguish

c)

Repercussion

d)

Scapegoat

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