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WorksheetsBrave New World Vocab - Quiz #1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
Abject
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
self-evident or unquestionable
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in a heartfelt manner
social class; a division of society based on differences of wealth, rank, privliege, profession, occupation, or race.
aperture
mention one by one
inexperienced and immature
an opening, hole, or gap
about to happen
Asceticism
physical body, real, tangible, concrete
glow, bright light
relating to an early stage in evolutionary development, earliest, first
severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence
Axiomatic
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
resembling apes or monkeys
self-evident or unquestionable
occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts
Burgeon
An opening, hole, or gap
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
Self-pity, tearfully sentimental
Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Callow
(of a young person) inexperienced and immature
Continue even in the face of difficulty; persist, carry on
Seeking or intending to overthrow an established system or institution
Express passionate, forceful protest
Caste
Formally declare one’s abandonment of a claim, right or possession.
Physical body; real, tangible, concrete
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
Social class; a division of society based on differences of wealth, rank, privilege, profession, occupation, or race.
Caustic
Express disapproval of
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in a heartfelt manner
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
(of an outcome or course of events) determined in advance by divine will or fate.
Corporeal
Not harmful or offensive
Physical body; real, tangible, concrete
Think about, contemplate, consider
A strong feeling that something is about to happen
Centrifugal
Self-pity, tearfully sentimental
About to happen
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
Moving or tending to move away from a center
Effusive
Express passionate, forceful protest
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in a heartfelt manner
Mention (a number of things) one by one
Relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action
Enumerate
Mention (a number of things) one by one
Think about, contemplate, consider
Resembling apes or monkeys
Act of putting a stop to something such as an activity or publication.
Deplorable
Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.
Intense distaste or disgust
(of a child) born after the death of his/her father
Deserving strong disapproval, Criticism for negative behavior
Fulminate
Express passionate, forceful protest
Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development, earliest, first
Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.
About to happen
Galvanic
Lack of good manners; incorrect behavior
Relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action
light, glow
Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Imminent
About to happen
Glow, bright light
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action
Intense distaste or disgust
Incandescence
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
Express passionate, forceful protest
Social class; a division of society based on differences of wealth, rank, privilege, profession, occupation, or race.
Glow, bright light
Inscrutable
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
(of spoken or written language) unclear, confused, muddled, unintelligible
Impossible to understand or interpret
Seeking or intending to overthrow an established system or institution
Inculcate
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in a heartfelt manner
Instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction.
Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
An opening, hole, or gap
Maudlin
Exemption from punishment or freedom from consequences of an action
Of something bad - experienced or present to the maximum degree
Occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts
Self-pity, tearfully sentimental
During the events of 9/11, the situation created (a) terror.
We began our adventure by entering the cave through a narrow (a) in the outer wall.
In order to become a black belt, Maximus focused on practical (a) ; he spent 4 hours every night working out, practicing his Kata, and working on his technique.
My mother said, "Life's not fair!" It's (a) to say life's not fair. Everyone knows that; I don't need a reminder.
While I like living in the suburbs, it seems that the city has been (a) out and invading the suburbs more and more each year.
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Even though the new employee is a (a) young man, I think he will do well in our company.
The Indian (a) system is an example of classifying people simply based on how they look or how much money they make.
Katie's expression and tone were (a) to the already dissolving conversation.
Many people believe in some form of deity; however, some people need to see something, a (a) being, in order to have faith in it.
When a train is running round a curve the (a) force which comes into play tends to make its wheel-flanges press against the outer rail, or even to capsize it.
While looking toward the audience, Lola's smile became wider and she began bowing (a) !
Patricia started (a) the baby names to her husband; they still couldn't decide between: Hazel, Ella, and Beatrice.
The behavior of the audience was (a) during the concert; they kept "booing" the musicians.
He was always (a) against interference from the government.
The floor started to (a) after the chemical was accidently spilled.
The Eagles' win was (a) because they had better athletes on their team.
As the afternoon sun began to burn, a(n) (a) burst down from the sky and shone on the field.
Olga thought her family's move to Montana was (a) ; how could they expect her to move to a new school in her senior year?
As she was growing up, Milly's parents tried to (a) in her the ability to have courage and be kind.
After he failed his entrance exam, Lex's body language and thoughts turned from hopeful and confidant into (a) frustration.
