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Vocabulary

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How might one become wealthy?

a)

by eating a balanced diet

b)

by reading classical literature

c)

by inheriting money

d)

by donating to the poor

2.

Loyal means

a)

of textures that are smooth & silky

b)

capable of being perceived by the senses

c)

not far distanced in time & space

d)

steadfast in allegiance or duty

3.

Careful means:

a)

not following ethical or moral principles

b)

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection

c)

cautiously attentive

d)

lacking(missing) material body or form or substance

4.

lethargic means:

a)

being essential equal to something

b)

marked by good fortune

c)

deficient in alertness or activity

d)

not returned in kind (equally)

5.

If you have flashy new shoes, a new car, and wear lots of diamonds, you would be considered

a)

drowsy

b)

faithful

c)

obstinate

d)

prosperous

6.

Endurance means:

a)

survival

b)

desolation

c)

captivity

d)

neglect

7.

It takes a lot of ________________ to wait for your braces to come off.

a)

sluggish

b)

careful

c)

patience

d)

foe

8.

Obstinate means:

a)

uncooperative

b)

undistinguished

c)

irregular

d)

malicious

9.

If you refuse to buy any other nachos, except the ones from Moe's, then you are ________________.

a)

careful

b)

patience

c)

loyal

d)

foe

10.

______________________ is the opposite of flexible.

a)

Cautious

b)

Faithful

c)

Obstinate

d)

Brief

11.
I thoroughly enjoyed that particular TV series and was saddened to discover that it was going on hiatus after only six episodes. What does hiatus mean in this sentence?
a)
a break                               
b)
an opening 
c)
a passage 
d)
a gap
12.
Try as I might, I simply could not swallow the mawkish-tasting medicine without gagging. The term mawking-tasting nearly means
a)
insipid 
b)
sentimental
c)
nauseating
d)
mushy
13.
The transient lifestyle of Ishmeal Beah meant he never slept in the same place more than a few nights in a row. What is the closest meaning of the word transient? 
a)
long-lasting 
b)
ardent 
c)
scholarly
d)
temporary
14.

Jared had a burning desire to play in the NBA, but he was pragmatic enough to realize that his lack of height and many basketball injuries in college might make his goal impossible to achieve. The word pragmatic means:

a)

nonsensical

b)

hopeful

c)

realistic

d)

lack of common sense

15.

Even though the administration tried to stifle student opposition to the new uniform code, they managed to express their concerns by carrying signs and speaking at the school board meeting. The word stifle means:

a)

to stop

b)

to sniff

c)

a minor or unimportant point

d)

to encourage

16.

Geometry is difficult and confusing. No matter how many times the teacher explains a problem, I find myself flummoxed! The word flummoxed means:

a)

disturbed and angry

b)

sad and worried

c)

totally confused

d)

not caring about anything

17.
Not a single plant or animal could be seen on the barren land, just miles of sand and rocks.
a)
Fruitful
b)
 Flat
c)
Empty
18.

No one wanted to be around Dad when he was sick, for he became cranky and querulous; anything we said could lead to heated words. The work querulous means:

a)

in a sickly manner

b)

demanding of others

c)

frustrated and impatient

d)

complaining in an argumentative way

19.

He was very amiable when trying to help the new student find her class. Define amiable.

a)

Tricky or unhelpful

b)

Honest or truthful

c)

Friendly or pleasant

d)

Mean or rude