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"Words to Know" List

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a deviation from what is normal or proper is a/an...

a)

lassitude

b)

ensconce

c)

aberration

d)

pilfer

2.

What is an example of an allusion?

a)

a failing test grade

b)

a wall sconce

c)

using a reference to Harry Potter in an essay about the Civil War

d)

a magic trick

3.

"Indifferent"; "Unfeeling": These words are the opposite of....

a)

wistful

b)

ensconced

c)

implausible

d)

debilitating

4.

Which of these activities would you NOT do of your own volition?

a)

admit to your mother that you'd told a lie

b)

do your homework as soon as you get home

c)

serve a detention

d)

make your bed

5.

"Fleeting"; "Infrequent": These words are the opposite of...

a)

aberration

b)

transcend

c)

capitulate

d)

chronic

6.

Which word makes the most sense in this sentence?


During the storm, the dog, who is afraid of thunder, was ________ in the cushions of the sofa.

a)

ensconced

b)

capitulated

c)

pilfered

d)

wistful

7.

Which word makes the most sense in this sentence?


The love of God ________ all understanding.

a)

ensconces

b)

transcends

c)

maligns

d)

thoroughfares

8.

Which of these reasons (excuses?) would your teacher most likely find "implausible"?

a)

The dog ate my homework.

b)

I was sick yesterday, so I couldn't do my homework.

c)

Because of the storm, we had no internet, so I couldn't do my homework.

d)

Our soccer game went really late, so I didn't have time to do my homework.

9.

Which word best fits this sentence?


Running late to a high school interview would probably not _______ you to your interviewer?

a)

transcend

b)

debilitate

c)

ensconce

d)

ingratiate

10.

"Filch"; "Purloin": These words are synonyms of...

a)

capitulate

b)

lassitude

c)

pilfer

d)

malign

11.

Which 2 words best complete the sentence?


The _____________ caused by her recent illness was _____________.

a)

wistfulness...transcendent

b)

aberration....capitulating

c)

volition...chronic

d)

lassitude...debilitating

12.

A person with these intentions does not want the best for you:

a)

implausible

b)

malign

c)

transcendent

d)

chronic

13.

Which example least fits the word "capitulate"?

a)

a person who says a blessing before eating a meal

b)

a dog that barks at everything

c)

a general who would not cede to the enemy

d)

running out of gas a few blocks from the gas station