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WorksheetsREACH Vocabulary Lesson 4- Part One
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does expostulate mean?
a racket
a swirl or whirlpool
to object earnestly
proper behavior
One is most likely to expostulate with someone else in order to do which of the following?
change their mind
confuse them
make them laugh
get money from them
Deprecate means to
disguise
display
disparage
distribute
Which of the following is a synonym of deprecate? Choose all that apply.
belittle
deplore
disapprove
flatter
What does demure mean?
a racket
proper behavior
weak and pallid
modest and shy
Which sentences properly use the word (or word form) demure? Choose all that apply.
He went about his illegal business with demure assurance.
When attacked, she had a knack for adopting a demure air, under which she was most dangerous.
She had a demure disregard for the rules.
In real life he's an incredibly quiet, demure guy.
What does wan mean? Choose all that apply.
pallid or weak
animated
colorless
light
Which of the following sentences uses the word wan correctly? Choose all that apply.
She gave a wan laugh through her tears.
She looks a little wan after all that tiring work.
He smiled wanly after having the flu.
They had a wan conversation, full of laughter and light.
What does reproach mean? Choose all that apply.
accuse
blame
swirl
rebuke
Which sentences use the word or word form of reproach correctly?
After his indiscretions, he brought reproach upon his family.
The reproachful looks emanating from mom's eyes let us know we were in trouble.
The shenanigans drew reproach from the teacher.
My best friend expressed reproach in response to her brand new car.
What's the meaning of the word din?
a racket
calm
to respect
outcry
Choose all synonyms for the word din.
commotion
blare
cacophony
ruckus
What does eddy mean?
to pester
outcry
a swirl or whirlpool
skeptical
Which of these are likely to eddy? Choose all that apply.
water
fog
cement
honey
What is the meaning of injunction?
a command or prohibition
allowance
consent
permit
Identify the synonym(s) of injunction. Choose all that apply
restitution
judicial order
legal
command, usually by the court
What's the mean of the word expedient?
loyalty
relief
a convenient means
moral
What's the connotation (underlying meaning) of expedient?
something that's helpful to you
a choice that's not necessarily moral
speedy/easy
the absolute worst
What does decorum mean?
degradation
impoliteness
dishonesty
proper behavior
Which of these situations would require a high level of decorum?
a fancy dinner
meeting new people
hanging out with friends
going to court
