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WorksheetsUltimateB Lesson 18
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which word means "causing great physical or mental pain"?
Agonising
Treacherous
Disturbing
Irritating
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:
"The terrorist hijacked the plane by threatening to kill everyone onboard"
To cause the death of a person, an animal, etc.
To cause someone or something to stop existing
To feel angry because you have been forced to do something
To take control of a vehicle, especially using violence
What does "miraculously" mean?
by chance or by mistake
in a way that suggests or resembles a miracle
not making you feel surprised
in a way that has a negative or harmful effect
Fill the gap with the correct answer:
"Unfortunately, this incident has not______my nerves"
eased
driven
freed
gotten
Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:
"The internet has radically changed the way we get news."
with little possibility of movement; securely
in a way that expresses little or no doubt about something
in a thorough or fundamental way
in a positive way
What does "censorship" mean?
the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.
originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native
the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint
belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence
Which word means "notice or attention given to someone or something by the media"?
propaganda
encouragement
assistance
publicity
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"...I would say the internet is the least reliable medium..."
spiritualist
moderate
average
means
Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:
"You should consult a financial advisor..."
to provide explanation for
to give advice to
to seek information or advice from
to ignore or neglect
Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:
"The police officer, who nearly died, rallied after five days of treatment."
revive
recruit
die
succumb
What does "acknowledge" mean?
to be full of knowledge
to ignore the fact
to recognize the fact
to be lacking in knowledge
Fill in the gap:
"He wrote a paper on his findings, but it failed to_____any interest at the time."
grant
allow
deny
kindle
Choose two correct synonyms for "jocular"
witty
solemn
serious
dull
comical
Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:
"...Benjamin Franklin wrote an article exhorting them to make more use of daylight hours..."
to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
to persuade (someone) against an action
to prevent or ward off
to accuse (someone) of something
What does "turmoil" mean?
a state or period in which there is no war
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
a means of limiting or regulating something
a state in which you are superior to all others
Which of the following means "made or produced by human beings"?
irrational
artificial
natural
genuine
Which word has the same meaning as "willpower"?
relapse
revolt
ride
drive
Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:
"...some people are better at delaying gratification and employing their willpower..."
pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire
causing mental or physical pain to
being able to control oneself against distractions
restraining oneself from indulging in something
What does "impediment" mean?
a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something
a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
an advantage or profit gained from something
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality
Choose the correct antonym for "futile"
vain
useless
fruitful
barren
