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WorksheetsVocabulary Development - TKAM
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mother Theresa believed we could ASSUAGE the suffering of the poor by helping those in need.
to relieve or ease unpleasant feelings
to make or become well again
to do physical harm or damage to
Treating others as you would like to be treated is an unwritten DICTUM that most people learn from their parents.
a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way
a daily record of news and events of a personal nature
a short sentence that people often quote
Swaying on her back in the HAMMOCK, the resting woman took an afternoon siesta.
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest
a fabric case filled with deformable or resilient material
a swinging couch or bed usually made of netting or canvas and slung by cords from supports at each end
The comedian’s REPERTOIRE for his show includes a number of celebrity imitations.
a list of things such as names or addresses
a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
the ability to do something well
The pregnant woman had a PREDILECTION for pickles and peanut butter.
the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
a preference for something; a strong liking
In some recipes, syrupy MOLASSES can be substituted for sugar since they both have a sweet flavor.
a thick, dark brown liquid that is produced during the process of making sugar
a sweet material that consists essentially of sucrose obtained from sugarcane
a perennial tropical grass with tall stout jointed stems from which sugar is extracted
When Ann booked the wedding chapel before receiving the proposal, everyone laughed at her IMPRUDENT decision.
awkward in movement or in handling things
making sure of avoiding potential danger
quick to act without thoughts of the consequences
ENTAILMENT was used to keep properties in the main line of succession. The heir of an entailed property could not sell the land, or give it to say an illegitimate child.
the practice of passing on private property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual
the act or an instance of restricting the inheritance of property to the owner's lineal descendants
the practice of taking someone else's work
The rabbit was able to WRIGGLE its way out of the net and moved its body well enough to escape the trap.
alter or move (something) slightly
twist and turn with quick movements
form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape
If you CONDESCEND to someone while trying to teach them something, they will probably be too insulted to listen to the lesson.
to display feelings of superiority
to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements
My sister and brother have a competition every year to see who can think up the most CUNNING April Fool’s trick.
clever, in the sense of trickery
arousing curiosity or interest
causing a feeling of surprise and dismay
When you're signing a document, you might SCRAWL your name across the bottom.
to form a word by writing
to write in a quick, barely readable scribble
to look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter)
In the classic novel The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynn wore the badge of adultery as a statement of defiance rather than MORTIFICATION.
the quality or state of being physically strong
the feeling of being completely humiliated
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
After they were told the school was closing, there was an ONSLAUGHT of angry parents demanding answers.
an insistent and peremptory request
a fierce attack
a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
In our church, women who have abortions are not given a DISPENSATION of forgiveness.
an official instruction
a binding custom or practice of a community
exemption from a rule or usual requirement
Tomorrow, the lawyer will EXPOUND the defendant’s guilt by making the jury aware of the man’s motive for murder.
to state that one refuses to admit the truth
to give a detailed explanation of something
to express oneself as unwilling to accept
Those who are quick to criticize the bad deeds of others should first look at their own acts of INIQUITY.
lack of equality or justice
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously
extremely immoral or unfair behavior
Amid accusations of fraud, there was a public FUROR when the politician was arrested.
a situation that angers and upsets many people
a strong feeling of annoyance
complete disorder and confusion
After driving her vehicle on a suspended license, the woman was slapped by the court with a MISDEMEANOR requiring her to pay a fine and spend the night in jail.
the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
a minor offense, rather than a serious crime
illegal activity
Because our hotel room was not ready two hours after check-in time, the manager gave us a free upgrade as a COMPROMISE.
an arrangement reached when two parties agree to make concessions
a thing given willingly to someone without payment
an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing
