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Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: dishevelled appearance
untidy
fierce
foolish
unhappy
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: a baffling problem
difficult
simple
puzzling
long
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: a lenient parent
tall
not strict
wise
foolish
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: audacious attempt
useless
bold
foolish
crazy
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: repulsive personality
disgusting
attractive
normal
confused
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: parry a blow
ward off
fear
expect
invite
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: an ophthalmologist
eye specialist
skin doctor
foot specialist
heart specialist
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: will supersede the old law
enforce
specify penalties for
take the place of
repeal
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: an incorrigible optimist
happy
beyond correction or repair
hopeful
foolish
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: uxorious husband
henpecked
suspicious
tightfisted
fondly and foolishly doting on his wife
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: cacophony of a large city
busy traffic
cultural advantages
political administration
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: generally phlegmatic
smug
emotionally unresponsive
easily pleased
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: cavalier treatment
haughty and highhanded
affectionate
courteous
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: gregarious person
outwardly calm
very sociable
vicious
untrustworthy
Write the closest meaning of the italicized word in the phrase: a laconic reply
meaningful
silly
angry
Is a sinister-looking person frightening?
Yes
No
Does a polyandrist have more than one husband?
Yes
No
Does a misogynist enjoy the company of women?
Yes
No
Is an altruist selfish?
No
Yes
Can ambidextrous people use either the left or right hand equally well?
Yes
No
There is a beautiful moon out tonight and Estelle and I are going for a stroll-would you like to come along with ____________
she and I
her and me
Your friend doesn't believe that you are older than _______
I
me
Maybe we're not as rich as_________, but I bet we're a lot happier
they
them
Does your child still________down for a nap after lunch?
lay
lie
Harriet feels that her ________________are impossible to get along with.
brothers-in-law
brother-in-laws
A feeling of one's worth is one of the_______________ goals of psychological therapy.
principle
principal
In the early days of frontier history, horse thieves were _________
hanged
hung
We have just interviewed an applicant _________the committee believes is best qualified for the position.
who
whom
We were totally ___________ in the offer.
disinterested
uninterested
This recipe calls for two_______________ of sugar.
cupsful
cupfuls
