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Vocabulary in context: Reading task#1 (Comedians)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Find the correct definition: ABSENT-MINDED

a)

Lacking confidence

b)

Incapable of serious thoughts

c)

Forgetful

d)

Funny

2.

Find the correct definition: VENAL

a)

Tending to see only negative aspects

b)

Rude

c)

Having no principles

d)

Funny

3.

Find the correct definition: GLOOMY

a)

Miserable

b)

Rude and likely to offend

c)

Tending to see only negative aspects

d)

Thoughtful

4.

Find the correct definition: CYNICAL

a)

Corrupt

b)

Having no principles

c)

Only interested in yourself, not sincere

d)

Mean

5.

Find the correct definition: PARSIMONIOUS

a)

Corrupt

b)

Overdramatic

c)

Mean

d)

Not willing to spend money

6.

Find the correct definition: SMUG

a)

Vulgar

b)

Too satisfied about your own achievements

c)

Expecting to be obeyed at all times

d)

Mean

7.

Find the correct definition: AMORAL

a)

Corrupt

b)

Likely to offend

c)

Tending to see only negative aspects

d)

Incapable of serious thoughts

8.

Find the correct definition: AUTOCRATIC

a)

Expecting to be obeyed

b)

Lacking confidence

c)

Tending to analyse yourself

d)

Thinking only of your own wishes

9.

Find the correct definition: SHALLOW

a)

Not showing any interest or serious ideas

b)

Lacking confidence

c)

Tending to see only negative aspects

d)

Rude or likely to offend

10.
  1. Find the correct definition: BASHFUL
a)

Rude or likely to offend

b)

Mean

c)

Shy and easy embarrassed

d)

Lacking confidence