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E9 Words of the Week Set 5

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

While at the church concert, Gary closed his eyes and enjoyed the ___________________ tones of the choir.

a)

strife

b)

dulcet

c)

pernicious

d)

abash

2.

After weeks of fighting, the couple finally put an end to their _________________ by going to counseling.

a)

strife

b)

dulcet

c)

pernicious

d)

abash

3.

The drought had a _________________ effect on the landscape, drying out the fertile topsoil, killing crops, and causing wildfires.

a)

strife

b)

dulcet

c)

pernicious

d)

abash

4.

Even though she tripped on stage in front of hundreds of people, the beauty queen was not ____________________.

a)

strife

b)

dulcet

c)

pernicious

d)

abashed

5.

After arguing throughout the whole day, the brothers' conflict escalated into a ___________________ .

a)

quarrel

b)

edict

c)

disposition

d)

scant

6.

After multiple villagers had gone missing, the king issued an ______________ declaring that no one would go out after dark.

a)

quarrel

b)

edict

c)

disposition

d)

scant

7.

No one liked to be around George because of his bitter, irritable _________________.

a)

quarrel

b)

edict

c)

disposition

d)

scant

8.

Despite searching for days, the police found _____________ evidence leading them to any suspects.

a)

quarrel

b)

edict

c)

disposition

d)

scant

9.

After days of mistreatment by the captain, the overworked sailors decided to commit _____________________ and take control of the ship.

a)

mutiny

b)

forswear

c)

foe

d)

visage

10.

In order to stay healthy, the man decided to ___________________ smoking cigarettes.

a)

mutiny

b)

forswear

c)

foe

d)

visage

11.

The girl looked at her _______________ in the mirror and admired her dress, hair, and makeup.

a)

mutiny

b)

forswear

c)

foe

d)

visage

12.

The knight fought very bravely, finally defeating his _________ and saving the kingdom.

a)

mutiny

b)

forswear

c)

foe

d)

visage

13.

When asked the question about her experience, the young woman gave a calm, _______________ response.

a)

pensive

b)

fray

c)

diminutive

d)

abashed

14.

The car he bought was in great condition, except for one __________________ scratch above the rear left tire.

a)

mutiny

b)

forswear

c)

diminutive

d)

visage

15.

When two students began to fight in his class, Mr. Gordan jumped into the ________________ and put a stop to it.

a)

pensive

b)

fray

c)

diminutive

d)

abashed