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WorksheetsUltimateB Lesson 21
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is a meaning of the word "exacerbated"?
irritate and frustrate (someone) intensely
to make something already bad even worse
make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of
Find two synonyms for the word "stale"
decayed
broken
rotten
fresh
crisp
Which of the following is a meaning of the word "compromise"?
one side making concession to the other
lack of consensus or approval
a point or way in which people or things are not the same
settle a dispute by mutual concession
The act of making something illegal is called:
(a)
Which of the following is a meaning of the word "phenomenon"?
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen
a rare thing, especially one having particular value
an example or single occurrence of something
a reference to someone or something
Which of the following is a meaning of the word "maternal"?
denoting feelings associated with or typical of a mother; motherly
denoting feelings associated with or typical of a father; fatherly
capable of or intended to protect someone or something
acting to preserve something
Find two antonyms for the word "reclusive"
Unknown
Fair-minded
Sociable
Mysterious
Popular
Choose the word with the same meaning as "formulated"
Destroyed
Created
Communicated
vocalized
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined:
Male, capital of the Maldives, is emblematic of modern-day land issues.
causing bother; troublesome
a thing that constitutes a problem or difficulty
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"Male is an example in miniature of something that is happening..."
bigger than life
of a much larger size than normal
of a much smaller size than normal
so small as to verge on insignificance
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"7.6 billion people are jostling for space on Earth"
struggle or compete forcefully for
move rhythmically to music
spin quickly and lightly around
work jointly toward the same end
What does "fertile" mean?
producing good or helpful results
too poor to produce much or any vegetation
unable to sustain crops or vegetation
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops
Choose the correct synonym for "opulent"
average
luxurious
advanced
intermediate
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
Inman's inaugural steamship, launched in 1850, made it the first major British line...
the best or most important thing owned by an organization
worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
in a state of disrepair or ruin
the act of something officially starting to be used
What does "acquisition" mean?
the action of taking property unlawfully
free from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
an asset or object bought or obtained
the action or crime of stealing
Which word means "a long journey involving travel by sea or in space"?
voyage
wandering
hike
trek
Which of the following can be considered as "beverages"?
marijuana
poison
beer
herb
What does "a ranch" mean?
a facility where animals are slaughtered
an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown
a part of a tree which grows out from the trunk
a large farm where cattle or other animals are bred and raised.
Fill in the gap:
Rural economies are struggling to stay_____in this age of industrial farming.
arboreal
arise
afloat
absolve
What does "itinerary" mean?
a planned route or journey.
a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot
an unplanned journey or trip
a spell of difficult, tiring work or travelling
