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Vocabulary Test 1 9.8.20

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

impending

a)

regarding an event that is about to happen, forthcoming

b)

short, rude

c)

being removed from

d)

to take off guard

2.

abashed

a)

embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

b)

liberal or generous in bestowing gifts

c)

to stop from making

d)

ragged or worn down

3.

bountiful

a)

liberal or generous in bestowing gifts

b)

tragic, pending doom

c)

perplexed, confused

d)

seeking revenge

4.

cryptic

a)

having or seeming to have a hidden meaning

b)

irk, make angry

c)

perplexed, confused

d)

preying upon

5.

disarming

a)

allaying criticism or hostility

b)

irk

6.

embargo

a)

an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial goods from its ports

b)

to prey on someone or something

c)

under much stress

d)

worn down, ragged

7.

haggard

a)

not tamed, wild in appearance

b)

irk, anger

c)

confusing, perplexing

d)

relive from duty

8.

vex

a)

to bring trouble, distress, or agitation

b)

to make someone feel something

c)

to make oneself appealing to others

d)

to have plenty, abundance

9.

rote

a)

mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned

b)

to be gripped with fear

c)

to move rapidly

d)

to care for or love

10.

rue

a)

bitterly regret (something one has done)

b)

rough, worn or tired

c)

bitter regret

d)

to be worn with something of color

11.

dexterous

a)

showing or having skill, especially with the hands

b)

done with good judgement

c)

courageous or brave

d)

expression of praise

12.

venerate

a)

regard with great respect, revere

b)

lack of humility

c)

severe pain

d)

feeling ashamed or embaressed

13.

gallantry

a)

expert in field

b)

embrace the idea or concept

c)

large in quantity, abundance

d)

courageous behavior, especially in battle

14.

judicious

a)

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense

b)

manner or behavior

c)

anger, upset

d)

defend to the death

15.

oust

a)

let in to live

b)

drive out or expel

c)

showing or having skin

d)

ban or stop from trade

16.

inaudible

a)

loud, obnoxious

b)

unable to be heard

c)

unwavering, steadfast

d)

courageous

17.

plaudits

a)

an expression of praise or approval

b)

to be exiled

c)

an expression of praise

d)

to run from or avoid

18.

predatory

a)

relating to denoting an animal preying naturally on others

b)

to be angry or upset

c)

to be courageous

d)

to exile or ban

19.

anguish

a)

severe mental or physical pain or suffering

b)

to run away or leave

c)

worn or ragged

d)

regret

20.

unflagging

a)

tireless, persistent

b)

large in quantity or abundance

c)

tired, worn out

d)

to make someone feel annoyed