Worksheets05/19/2021 Vocab Practice Quiz
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
Define enigma.
a puzzle; a mystery
entertained
name for an animal
a math formula
Choose a synonym for disdain.
excited
despise
melancholy
hungry
Students at Rio Mesa High School would like to have _____ in their studies. However, the school counselor chooses for them based on their academics.
culinary
happiness
technology
autonomy
Define ascetic.
To go swimming
To eat caviar
One who leads a life of self-denial and contemplation
Ugly art
The brightness of the colors added to the ____ of the lovely painting.
darkness
colorless
humanity
aesthetic
Choose a synonym for candor.
punctual
truthfulness
practical
lying
They were extremely _____ at the funeral. Not one shed a tear during the burial.
concerned
elated
reticent
egregious
Choose a synonym for revere.
honor
dislike
sociable
loathe
Define indifferent.
a loud person
being talkative
a lack of feeling, or emotion
being a chef
Distance learning has created a level of ____ among students. The increase in missing assignments is a clue.
content
apathy
mediocre
gregariousness
Define innocuous.
a flower
beautiful; gracious
harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
name for a math formula
The TV show was extremely ____ that it was not renewed for season two.
banal
exciting
riveting
eye-catching
Choose a synonym for ambiguous.
sarcastic
lonely
unclear
hungry
In apocalyptical movies, we see movies of society in total ____ because there is no authority.
listless
dubious
cautious
anarchy
Define ameliorate.
to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming
to create
to complete homework
a lazy person
When someone experiences frostbite, it is likely the affected area is in _____ . The affected area loses it's ability to function correctly.
solace
rewind
atrophy
reverse
The creation of the bicycle was ____. It was available for anyone to purchase.
boring
innovative
listless
scam
Define servile.
something that tastes bitter
of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence
having to go to Saturday school
a flower name
Queen Elizabeth from England is someone many people ____ . They look up to her for many reasons.
dislike
disesteem
scorn
extol
The workload was ____ because two people quit on the spot. Thus, more had to be completed with less people to help.
annoying
augmented
shredded
destroyed
The teacher was ____ because she always brought her students snacks.
rude
mean
benevolent
annoying
Define derision.
to like
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
a new ford car name
to go shopping
There was ____ between the students on whether they should return for in person classes or not.
mystery
consensus
disparity
banal
Choose a synonym for flagrant.
ugly
beautiful
scandalous
smelly
Choosing to not run the mile for PE is a great display of _____.
greatness
indolence
defensiveness
defiant
Define acquiesce.
to be hungry
to go shopping
to visit a beach
to accept without protest; to agree or submit
People who win the lottery are ____ because they likely have no financial literacy.
nice
prodigal
beautiful
awesome
Choose a synonym for capricious.
impulsive
nice
shallow
discreet
The painting of the winter storm was deemed ____ because it lacked originality.
beautiful
ugly
prosaic
wierd
Define austere.
a flower
the name of a car
amazing weather
Severe or stern in manner.
The chef was ____ with the new soup he created.
disgusted
complacent
grossed out
not a fan
Choose a synonym for compliance.
writer
diver
submission
actress
Define dubious.
a math formula
a flower
doubtful; of unlikely authenticity
the name of a beach
Define ephemeral.
a goat
short-lived, fleeting, lasting a very short time
to go slow
a new planet
It was _____ that the popsicle would melt in the sun.
untrue
hilarious
annoying
inevitable
Choose a synonym for insipid.
tasteless
a type of bread
happiness
a new car
The clouds ______ the sun on this very cloudy day. It was difficult to see it.
burned
disliked
obscured
melted
Define depravity.
a new planet
moral corruption, a wicked or perverse act
a color
to go and purchase a new car
Define discern.
to dislike
to see through
to differentiate between two or more things
to study plants
Choose a synonym for expedite.
slow
accelerate
decrease
unfold
Define peripheral.
on the edge; not important
a new planet
a math formula
an amazing teacher
Choose a synonym for taciturn.
gregarious
reticent
outgoing
intelligent
She was _____ on which wedding dress to choose for her big day.
upset
happy
apprehensive
elated
Define expedient.
colorful
people who are wasteful
to be melancholy
a means to an end; advantageous
Choose a synonym for fastidious.
perfectionist
introverted
extroverted
honorable
Some people are so _____ that they would believe in anything.
melancholy
mean
hungry
credulous
Choose a synonym for disparaging.
solution
belittle
journalist
beautiful
Define eccentric.
unconventional & slightly strange
a math solution
a new planet
make up company
According to students, Mr. Beast, is a _____ because he is always giving out money to his fans.
spectacular
philanthropist
driver
actor
Define squander.
to go skydiving
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
to be frugal
name of a flower
Choose a synonym for virulent.
wonderful
religious
enthusiastic
spiteful
She had great ____ about teaching Romeo & Juliet to her students.
ideas
zeal
flowers
computers
Choose a synonym for acuity.
friendly
nice
sharpness
rude
Define affable.
dishonored
courteous and pleasant; sociable, easy tp speak
revered
gregarious
Define assuage.
to move from one rank to another
to make something unpleasant; less severe
to waste money recklessly
to be extremely nice
Mr. Krabs has great ___ when it comes to making money off his customers.
topics
avarice
songs
tv shows
Choose a synonym for dissonance.
loud
gregarious
unpleasant
hungry
Eric was ____ after running 10 laps around the track field.
happy
listless
non-chalant
dubious
Define philistine.
someone who likes to donate to charity
someone who likes to go shopping
someone who is gregarious
one who lacks culture or taste
Choose a synonym for scrupulous.
reckless
messy
careful
outgoing
Miss V _____ on and on about essays in a melancholy tone.
sings
drones
yells
shouts
Define desecrate.
a new planet
to keep everything neat
to violate the sacredness of a thing or place
a math formula name
Choose a synonym for euphonious.
nefarious
cacophonous
eerie
harmonious
Some people find heavy metal to be ____ and unpleasant to the ear.
cacophonous
sweet
horrid
agreeable
Choose a synonym for guile.
peace
trickery
nonchalant
collected
Define immutable.
unconcerned
a new animal
a math formula
not subject to change, constant
Planet Earth rotating is an ______ act because it never stops.
attitude
incessant
relaxed
obscure
Miss V grade has remained ____ because it has neither increased or decreased.
wicked
archaic
changed
static
Define bastion.
a new country
to break easily
a fortified place, stronghold
a new car
Infants are _____ little creatures as they cannot cause any harm.
ugly
beautiful
evil
benign
