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Wordly Wise (8:20)

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 10hrs 0mins

Name

Class

Date

1.

Inflammatory speech makes people

a)

feel inspired.

b)

angry.

c)

remember the past.

d)

feel patriotic.

2.

An infection inflamed the wound. This means that the wound

a)

was healing slowly.

b)

required stitches.

c)

was sore and swollen.

d)

was not serious.

3.

Please forbear revealing my secret. In this sentence, forbear means

a)

consider.

b)

don't worry about.

c)

wait a while before.

d)

hold back from.

4.

Living far away from home sometimes makes me feel alienated from my family. I feel

a)

independent and happy.

b)

distinguished.

c)

alone and cut off from my family.

d)

overworked.

5.

The poet wrote with such fervor that Shayna could not put the book down. In this sentence, fervor means

a)

compassion.

b)

love.

c)

intense feeling.

d)

kindness.

6.

My friends love to play practical jokes on me because I am so gullible. I am easily

a)

excited.

b)

fooled.

c)

nauseated.

d)

upset.

7.

Find a synonym for the word hindrance.

a)

distance

b)

obstacle

c)

annoyance

d)

loss

8.

Find a synonym for the word inflamed.

a)

challenged

b)

confused

c)

angered

d)

saddened

9.

Find a synonym for the word ordained.

a)

disordered

b)

preached

c)

explained

d)

ordered

10.

Find a synonym for the word reproached.

a)

angered

b)

blamed

c)

proceeded

d)

considered

11.

Find a synonym for the word surpassed.

a)

hurried

b)

raced

c)

exceeded

d)

matched

12.

Find a synonym for the word vilified.

a)

slandered

b)

questioned

c)

argued

d)

pestered

13.

Find a synonym for the word rejoinder.

a)

reply

b)

criticism

c)

taunt

d)

compliment

14.

Find an antonym for the word alienate.

a)

befriend

b)

familiarize

c)

clarify

d)

reveal

15.

Find an antonym for the word forbearance.

a)

cowardice

b)

impatience

c)

envy

d)

vanity

16.

Find an antonym for the word overt.

a)

hearty

b)

narrow

c)

ancient

d)

secret

17.

Find an antonym for the word recant.

a)

confirm

b)

whisper

c)

straighten

d)

praise

18.

Find an antonym for the word reproach.

a)

departure

b)

honor

c)

freshness

d)

immaturity

19.

immaculate : clean ::

a)

servile : chore

b)

servile : servant

c)

servile : honest

d)

servile : humble

20.

screech : peep ::

a)

ovation : stage

b)

ovation : applause

c)

ovation : audience

d)

ovation : performers

21.

inaugurate : governor ::

a)

ordain : president

b)

ordain : rabbi

c)

ordain : teacher

d)

ordain : synagogue

22.

joyful : happy ::

a)

fervent : embarrassed

b)

fervent : sad

c)

fervent : shy

d)

fervent : eager

23.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

A servile person

b)

is easy to like.

c)

is easy to deceive.

d)

A gullible person

24.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

said as a response.

b)

that stands in the way.

c)

A hindrance is something

d)

An ovation is something

25.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

If you recant something,

b)

If you ordain something,

c)

you try to prevent it.

d)

you take back your previous statement.

26.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

An inflammatory gesture

b)

An overt gesture

c)

causes a smile.

d)

is one that is made openly.

27.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

an answer to something said.

b)

a feeling of loneliness.

c)

An ovation is

d)

A rejoinder is

28.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

rebuke that person.

b)

gain that person's support.

c)

To reproach someone is to

d)

To alienate someone is to

29.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

A servile remark is one that

b)

shows excessive humility.

c)

A fervent remark is one that

d)

is irrational.

30.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

say insulting things about that person.

b)

To vilify someone is to

c)

To surpass someone is to

d)

fear that person.

31.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

To alienate a group is to

b)

To inflame a group is to

c)

give it support.

d)

lose its support.

32.

Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from Word List 20.

a)

Forbearance is

b)

Fervor is

c)

a belief that one cannot make mistakes.

d)

a willingness to live and let live.

33.

Which of the following surpasses "good" ranking?

a)

superb

b)

mediocre

c)

excellent

d)

poor

34.

Which of the following might be a hindrance to a fast trip?

a)

a full tank of gas

b)

stopping for lunch

c)

a tune-up

d)

a flat tire

35.

Which of the following can be inflamed?

a)

a wound

b)

a menu

c)

an interrogation

d)

an audience

36.

Which of the following can be ordained?

a)

a winter storm

b)

an execution

c)

a rule

d)

a rabbi

37.

Which of the following could describe servile behavior?

a)

audacious

b)

irascible

c)

slovenly

d)

demeaning

38.

Which of the following is an overt action?

a)

digesting dinner

b)

ordering dinner

c)

keeping a secret

d)

handing out tracts

39.

Which of the following adjectives might be used to vilify a person?

a)

conscientious

b)

indefatigable

c)

exemplary

d)

malevolent

40.

Which of the following statements could express fervor?

a)

"I know you can do it!"

b)

"Tell me about it later."

c)

"I adore Schubert."

d)

"I'll never make that mistake again."

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