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WorksheetsNew Year's Resolution: Vocabulary
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a "resolution"?
Example: Research has shown that about half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions.
a promise to yourself that you will do something
a time when you fail to think or act in the usual or proper way and make a mistake
a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and symptoms
What does "lapse" mean?
Example: He had a lapse in judgement when he spent the rest of his rent money on lottery tickets.
a time when you fail to think or act in the usual or proper way and make a mistake
to think clearly
a flat tire
What is a "syndrome"?
Example: The baby was diagnosed with a rare syndrome that caused him not to be able to walk.
a type of airplane
a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and symptoms
a time when you fail to think or act in the usual or proper way and make a mistake
What does "characterized" mean?
Example: The group was characterized as being well-educated and liberal.
a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen
the larger part of a group
to describe the character or special qualities of someone or something
What does "expectation" mean?
Example: Most people have unrealistic expectations about how long it will take to change their habits.
the smaller part of a group
a belief about the outcome of a situation
to describe the character or special qualities of someone or something
What does "radical" mean?
Example: For some people, it takes something radical for them to change their ways.
sad
kind
extreme
What does "relapse" mean?
Example: After 6 months sober, the alcoholic relapsed.
to decide
to return to a bad habit after previously quitting
to attend a meeting
What does "unrealistic" mean?
Example: The bride and groom had unrealistic ideas for their wedding day given their budget.
based on what is wanted or hoped for rather than on what is possible or likely
based in reality; something that is likely or possible
tired or boring
What does "practical" mean?
Example: Putting a little money in a savings account each month is practical.
not likely to happen
logical and reasonable
unwise
What does "route" mean?
Example: One of the easiest routes to failure is to have too many New Year's resolutions.
path
roadbloack
round
What does "admirable" mean?
Example: Eating more fruits and vegetables is an admirable habit.
should be admired
admiral
administering
What does "problematic" mean?
Example: Her candy addiction was problematic since it was causing her to gain weight.
causing harm
beneficial
not causing problems
What does "barrier" mean?
Example: Letting friends and family know that you have a New Year’s resolution that you really want to keep will act as both a safety barrier.
a lifeboat
a gate
a boundary or limit
What does "monitor" mean?
Example: If you really want to cut down social media or caffeine, real friends can help monitor your behavior.
look past
watch over
duck under
What does "aspect" mean?
Example: Changing your behavior, or some aspect of it, doesn’t have to be restricted to the start of the New Year.
inspection
the whole
a part of something
What does "ingrained" mean?
Example: Bad habits can take years to become ingrained, and there are no quick fixes in making major lifestyle changes.
existing for a long time and difficult to change
made out of wheat
outside of
What does "cliché" mean?
Example: Why do people put photos of vegetables and fruits in their kitchen? It’s such a cliché.
something that is rare and not common
to hang paintings
expression, idea, word, action or behavior that is overused
