WorksheetsCh. 13-19 Derivatives
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
"the reform did much to ameliorate living standards"
command
change
improve
explain
"he vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct"
softly
clearly
passionately
slowly
What Daniel could recall was too nebulous to call a true memory.
cloudy/unclear
made into dust
resembling a man
to lengthen
They were like monstrous fireflies that could thoroughly pulverize a man in their iron jaws
eat
hold tightly
make into dust
to revolve
His duties became exceedingly onerous, and his labour became excessive
easy
painful
burdensome
joyful
The idea was so romantically ludicrous that she giggled.
boring
tender
welcomed
ridiculous
Despite the slurs made against him by his opponent, the boxer was magnanimous enough to praise his competitor.
generous of spirit
turned away
leaving behind
knowledgable
"She relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive"
left behind
welcomed
waited for
held dear
"a refracting telescope has an aperture of 3 inches"
length
opening
degree
size
My professor's tedious history lectures have the entire class yawning
beginning
cowlike
exciting
boring
This is the eternal and unchanging celestial realm, the home of the sun, the stars, and the planets.
large
impressive
pertaining to the sky
guardian
The teacher was depressed by the bovine enthusiasm of the students' response.
water-like
wool-like
cow-like
cloud-like
It is evident that if there is a long cessation of rain, there can be none to fill the reservoirs.
danger
stoppage
amount
commotion
Much as we believe he's culpable, we don't have any hard evidence.
stuck
skilled
blameworthy
observant
You should avoid driving during the snowstorm because the icy roads are perilous.
wet
dangerous
sticky
exciting
Despite my parents' preference, I have decided to attend an out-of-state college on my own volition.
agreement
act of own free will
act of taking sides
act of kindness
Sticking her tongue out in a derisive manner, Charlotte continued to mock her brother behind his back
mocking
joyful
friendly
rustic
I used to be an itinerant teacher, going back and forth between two schools.
happy
sad
fortunate
traveling
While I did not want to go to the show with Laura, her begging eventually caused me to acquiesce.
laugh
agree/give in
travel/make a journey
help
The changing of the seasons is an inevitable aspect of the Earth’s climate.
understable
unavoidable
all-knowing
aqautic
