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List 16 Vocab

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

to put into words; create

a)

formulate

b)

verify

c)

coherent

d)

plausible

2.

As hard as he tried, Braydin was unable to ________________ a response to the question. It was like his brain just stopped working as soon as the teacher said his name.

a)

formulate

b)

coherent

c)

plausible

d)

quizzically

3.

If you are puzzled by something someone says, you may look at them ______________.

a)

plausible

b)

quizzically

c)

coherent

d)

partially

4.

If you are describing a puzzled look on someone's face, you may use the ADJECTIVE ____________

a)

quizzical

b)

formulate

c)

coherent

d)

plausible

5.

Kierson was sure that her excuse was ______________; however, Mrs. Keim didn't believe it for a second.

a)

plausible

b)

coherent

c)

formulate

d)

quizzical

6.

Ally decided it was better to turn in her assignment ___________________ completed than to just not turn it in at all. After receiving her grade, she wished she had completed the entire assignment.

a)

partially

b)

quizzically

c)

coherently

d)

frantically

7.

A ___________ argument is logical and makes sense, put together in a way that goes together.

a)

coherent

b)

plausible

c)

quizzical

d)

formulate

8.

Hattie made sure her sentence was _______________ - she put her words together in a way that made sense and clearly expressed her ideas.

a)

plausible

b)

coherent

c)

quizzical

d)

partial

9.

Kyler tried to tell Mrs. Keim that his homework blew out the bus window; however, she said that was not ____________ because the temperature was below freezing and the windows would not be open.

a)

coherent

b)

plausible

c)

quizzical

d)

partial

10.

Haylee was _________________ when writing her essay - choosing every single word very carefully and making sure it was exactly right.

a)

meticulous

b)

infinitesimal

c)

quizzical

d)

ambivalent

11.

When Lance asked Melina if she wanted to watch a comedy or a horror movie, she said, "I'm __________________, it doesn't really matter either way."

a)

ambivalent

b)

coherent

c)

myriad

d)

ambiguous

12.

There is no way anyone would call Marah __________________. She doesn't talk very much at all!

a)

loquacious

b)

coherent

c)

plausible

d)

epitome

13.

After falling off the chair, Carlee __________ rubbed the back of her head, which she hit on the chair when she fell.

a)

gingerly

b)

partially

c)

coherently

d)

affluently

14.

Hattie says she is certain her puppy will grow up to be a ___________ watchdog, since he seems to notice every slight movement and sound.

a)

keen

b)

mere

c)

articulate

d)

coherent

15.

Taylor was afraid to ____________ the subject of extra credit after Mrs. Keim yelled at the class about not working hard enough on their classwork.

a)

broach

b)

reprimand

c)

deft

d)

speculate

16.

Westin finally decided that his procrastination was a _________________ to making the honor roll, so he started completing assignments as soon as they were given.

a)

hindrance

b)

myriad

c)

infinitesimal

d)

motif

17.

When creating a PowerPoint, Morgan decided to go with a black and white ____________, not using any other colors in the entire presentation.

a)

motif

b)

spectrum

c)

cognizant

d)

myriad

18.

Aladdin didn't think a princess such as Jasmine would _____________ to look at a beggar.

a)

deign

b)

articulate

c)

reprimand

d)

corroborate

19.

No one wanted Cassie's _________________ eaten sandwich, except for Josh, who never turns down food.

a)

partially

b)

mere

c)

fallacy

d)

frantically

20.

So many people are worried about the Coronavirus, but there is no evidence to ___________ those fears.

a)

corroborate

b)

affluent

c)

broach

d)

defer

21.

being nothing more or better than

a)

mere

b)

obtuse

c)

cognizant

d)

motif

22.

A misbelief

a)

fallacy

b)

speculate

c)

ambiguous

d)

infinitesimal

23.

able to speak and express ideas clearly

a)

motif

b)

cognizant

c)

epitome

d)

articulate

24.

I was unable to understand the ___________ the automotive technician used, since he used the technical language to refer to the different parts my vehicle would need.

a)

articulate

b)

jargon

c)

sardonic

d)

epitome

25.

Even though I was ______________ that the burner was on, I still touched it and burned my hand.

a)

cognizant

b)

scintillating

c)

aesthetic

d)

frantic

26.

a perfect example of something

a)

motif

b)

epitome

c)

misnomer

d)

panacea

27.

Free from spot or stain

a)

immaculate

b)

fastidious

c)

maudlin

d)

despondent

28.

having a great deal of money

a)

deft

b)

affluent

c)

demeanor

d)

verify

29.

It is obvious when you drive through a(n) __________________ community, since the houses are typically large and have immaculate landscaping.

a)

apprise

b)

demeanor

c)

myriad

d)

affluent

30.

If you ___________________ with someone, you understand their feelings.

a)

empathize

b)

verify

c)

articulate

d)

speculate

31.

While watching the baking show, I was shocked at the negative ______________ of the one contestant. She was constantly criticizing everyone else and scowling.

a)

empathize

b)

demeanor

c)

finagle

d)

cache

32.

Even after winning every match, the wrestler remained _____________ and described his errors rather than bragging about his victories.

a)

modest

b)

fastidious

c)

strict

d)

scintillating

33.

The judges on the baking show wanted the contestants to _________________ a certain spice, making it stand out in their cupcakes.

a)

accentuate

b)

myriad

c)

oblivious

d)

maudlin

34.

The worst type of weather in the summer is __________________ rain, since it rains off and on and you can't really make outdoor plans.

a)

fastidious

b)

intermittent

c)

deft

d)

infinitesimal

35.

a mixture

a)

motif

b)

concoction

c)

fallacy

d)

litany

36.

skillful in physical movement, especially with hands

a)

ambiguous

b)

deft

c)

immaculate

d)

fastidious

37.

reasonable or believable

a)

fallacy

b)

plausible

c)

cognizant

d)

speculate

38.

part of speech of quizzically

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

39.

part of speech of coherent

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

40.

part of speech of formulate

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb