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English 12 Vocab List 1 2022-23

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the synonym for the underline word below.

Harry was a charming and clever man.

a)

Embroil

b)

Adroit

c)

Livid

d)

Ostentatious

2.

marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display

a)

ostentatious

b)

livid

c)

embroil

d)

adroit

3.

Flashy; Showy; Seeking attention

a)

livid

b)

embroil

c)

ostentatious

d)

adroit

4.

very angry

a)

embroil

b)

livid

c)

ostentatious

d)

adroit

5.

My mom was_____________when she saw that my brother earned three failing grades on his report card.

a)

livid

b)

ostentatious

c)

vilify

d)

embroil

6.

The two countries were _____ in a decades-long war.

a)

embroiled

b)

vilified

c)

adroited

d)

livid

7.

to involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions; to throw into confusion or disorder; entangle

a)

embroil

b)

ostentatious

c)

adroit

d)

vilify

8.

You do not want to do this to yourself when it comes to drama.

a)

Embroil

b)

Livid

c)

Ostentatious

d)

Vilify

9.

Governments can become ______ in hostile actions when peaceful talks fail.

a)

embroiled

b)

vilified

c)

adroited

d)

ostentatious

10.
Lina vilified Hiro when she
a)
robbed him.
b)
spoke unfavorably of him.
c)
grabbed him.
d)
brought him a sandwich.
11.

to speak badly of, defame, slander, (roast)

a)

adroit

b)

vilify

c)

ostentatious

d)

embroil

12.

What is the definition of the word: vilify?

a)

to utter abusive statements against

b)

quiet

c)

to withdraw a statement

d)

to make something happen