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WorksheetsAcademic Vocab Practice #5
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 25mins
what is the correct definition for fastidious?
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
disorganized and not concerned about correctness
over-anxious and worrisome to a fault
lacking awareness and detail to scheduling
Check all that apply for the word, "muse"
to ponder
become absorbed in thought
lack of details
overtly anxious
Check all that apply for the word, "churlish."
lacking sensitivity
does not have any proper manners
impolite and/or rude
difficult to work in a team or work with
What is the correct description of the word, "esoteric"?
intended for a select few or private
publicly known throughout the world
open-minded and polite
rude or difficult to work with
Fill in the blank: As the student was giving her speech, she didn't use many words and it ended up being a very brief summary. The teacher told her that she was, " (a) ."
Fill in the blank:
I was (a) this morning, or really sluggish and slow today while getting ready.
Which is the correct description for the word, "edify"?
to improve someone morally or intellectually
to elicit a sense of order
moving very sluggishly or slowly
exact attention to detail
Check all that apply for the term, "sagacity"
soundness or good moral judgement
very acute in mental skills
can discern using mental ability
refined in manner or suave
Which is the best description for the word, "urbane"?
elegant
refined in manner
stylish
got that swag or suave
Fill in the blank:
The veterinarian was extremely (a) when performing surgery on her favorite dog. She was extremely careful and detailed.
Which best describes the term, "raiment"?
especially fine or decorative clothing
truthfulness or honesty
extremely detailed
urbane and well-refined
Fill in the blank
"Oh my god, that meal provided so much (a) for my body! I was STARVING and now I can live!"
Check ALL definitions that apply to the term, "iconoclast."
someone who opposes customs
a person that does not follow the established beliefs
an individual that dislikes institutions
well-dressed with decorum
Choose the definition that best describes the term, "paradigms"
a set of assumptions, theories, and perspectives that make up a way of understanding social reality
a set of moral codes
a person that opposes a set of beliefs
providing food for survival
Fill in the blank.
The president was so (a) about losing the election that he became sarcastic, bitter, and almost biting towards the media.
Check ALL that apply that define the term, "cloy"
to become exhausted or wearisome through excess
to cause to feel too full
to use sarcasm or caustic language towards someone
understanding of a social reality
Select the best definition for the term, "veracity"
truthfulness, honesty
dishonestly or a liar
extreme belief of a new social concept
to overindulge in sweets to the point of exhaustion
Check ALL that apply for the term, "penchant"
a strong habit
continued tendency or pattern to do something
a very intense liking
honesty or truthfulness
Fill in the blank.
The football team were (a) from the playoffs because they lost their last game. They were thwarted from a postseason for a second year in a row.
Which description best fits the term, "enigma"
a puzzle or mystery
sarcastic wit
truth and honesty
thwarting or blocking
What choice best describes the term, "chagrin"
embarrassment or complete loss of courage
strong-willed and determined
extremely detailed
of little value or importance
Check all the terms that apply for the word, "opulent"
rich
luxurious
wealthy
impoverished
Fill in the blank.
The (a) is on the younger generation now to try to change the future. Climate change is a huge problem and it will be the stimulus, or moving force, for the new generation.
Which choice best fits the term, "apocryphal"?
of questionable authority or authenticity, a conspiracy theory
underground revolution
status quo or popular
strict detailed organization
Check all that apply for, "magnanimous"
generous
forgiving
kind-hearted and giving
cruel and unkind
Choose the best description for the term, "venal"
corrupt; can be bribed
honest and honorable
violent-acting or malicious
overly dramatic, theatrical
Check all the terms that apply to "callow"
immature
not fully developed
lacking sophistication and poise
without feathers
Fill in the blank:
He was so (a) about not getting his way, that the rest of the classroom that it was a performance from a movie! As one student said, "he was so dramatic like an actor."
Check all terms that apply to the word, "effrontery"
audacious
arrogant
shamelessly bold
humble
Which definition best describes the term, "abstruse"
difficult to understand; obscure
extremely precise or clear
shamelessly bold
willing to compromise
Check all that apply for the term, "alacrity"
a cheerful readiness
brisk
eager to go
action-driven and prepared
Which description best fits the term, "quixotic"
overly idealistic; impractical
pragmatic and centered
negative attitude
eager willingness
Fill in the blank:
The politician was very (a) in regards to his underground meetings with big corporations. In fact, the press stated that he was acting disloyal to his voters.
Check all that apply for the term, "vapid"
dull or uninteresting
tiresome
lacking flavor liveliness
dishonesty
Which best describes the term, "bilious"?
bad tempered or cross
eager to please
boring or lacking flavor
untrustworthy
