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Vocab WB;Choosing the Right Word

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One of the chief functions of the United Nations is to .............. disputes between member nations.

a)

appease

b)

mediate

2.

If you believe a story as.............................. as that, I think you would believe anything!

a)

outlandish

b)

conventional

3.

Our neighbor came over to ........ us with all the gossip we had missed.

a)

regale

b)

delve

4.

Though Benedict Arnold originally fought for the American cause, his name is forever.........by his ultimate act of treachery.

a)

ensued

b)

tainted

5.

The best way to.........a spirit of patriotism to young people is to teach them about the ideals on which this nation was built.

a)

mediate

b)

impart

6.

Although some may dismiss "rags-to-riches: stories as silly, I can............many examples of wealthy people who had humble beginnings.

a)

cite

b)

appease

7.

Shawn has the most annoying..........., he cracks his knuckles loudly.

a)

quirk

b)

decoy

8.

The more I............ into mythology, the more clearly I see how these ancient stories help us to understand the basic truths of life.

a)

regale

b)

delve

9.

Language that seems appropriate in the............. of the locker room may be totally out of place in the classroom.

a)

milieu

b)

taint

10.

Although my grandfather didn't want to sell his vintage motorcycle, he finally agreed when a collector made him a/an............offer.

a)

tainted

b)

outlandish

11.

Foolishly, Neville Chamberlain attempted to avoid a second world war by..........Hitler's demands for territory in Europe.

a)

citing

b)

appeasing

12.

When he finally made...........repayment of the money he owed, he acted as though he was doing him a big favor.

a)

belated

b)

outlandish

13.

The company has called in an efficiency expert to increase productivity and root out.......... work habits.

a)

judicious

b)

shiftless

14.

Whatever his later failures, let us remember that he won the nation's highest military decoration for............in action.

a)

gallantry

b)

decoy

15.

Although Marge forgot her sister's birthday, she did manage to send her a .............. birthday card.

a)

tainted

b)

belated

16.

Helen's physical appearance doesn't make her stand out, but her high spirits and...................demeanor make her captivating and appealing.

a)

overbearing

b)

pert

17.

Trying to.......... her best friend, Maya agreed to dine at the pizzeria when she wanted Chinese.

a)

reagle

b)

appease

18.

We will not allow ourselves to be............ into supporting candidates who try to mislead the voters.

a)

decoyed

b)

imparted

19.

I am taking this step with my eyes open, and I will accept full responsibility for whatever may................

a)

ensue

b)

impart

20.

Though some people believe we should make more use of nuclear power, others insist that such a decision would be..........

a)

pert

b)

calamitous

21.

In debate she has the ................manner of one who firmly believes that she is never wrong.

a)

overbearing

b)

shiftless

22.

By careful planning and..............investments, Sue greatly increased the fortune her parents had left for her.

a)

belated

b)

judicious

23.

As every baseball player knows, a knuckleball is extremely hard to hit because its flight is full of unexpected..........called breaks.

a)

quirks

b)

milieus

24.

Instead of relying on a .....................textbook, our social studies teacher uses many different materials in the classroom.

a)

calamitous

b)

conventional

25.

Do you know the proper way to ......... a source from the internet?

a)

cite

b)

ensue