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Wordly Wise BK 11 Lesson 6

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word ASSUAGE

MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(n.) A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits; (adj.) Indifferent and smug to artistic and cultural values and refinements

b)

(adj.) Indicative of favorable conditions or a promising future; Fortunate

c)

(n.) Someone whose beliefs come from a variety of sources and philosophies;

d)

(v.) To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe

2.

The word INVETERATE

MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(adj.) A settled, long-standing habit; Firmly established

b)

(v.) To explain in detail; elucidate

c)

(adj.) Coming into existence or development

d)

(adj.) Festive or social

3.

The word ANATHEMA

MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(n.) A person or thing that is the object of strong dislike

b)

(adj.) Very giving or extremely generous

c)

(adj.) Festive or social

d)

(adj.)Very smart or deeply perceptive; Able to understand things very well

4.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Very giving or extremely generous

a)

MOGUL

b)

ECLECTIC

c)

NASCENT

d)

MUNIFICENT

5.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

Very smart or deeply perceptive; Able to understand things very well

a)

PHILISTINE

b)

PERSPICACIOUS

c)

AVUNCULAR

d)

INTRINSIC

6.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Indicative of favorable conditions or a promising future; Fortunate

a)

EPIGRAM

b)

ANATHEMA

c)

PROPITIOUS

d)

PHILISTINE

7.

The _____ atmosphere of the Renaissance festival inspired everyone to eat, drink and be merry!


Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

a)

INVETERATE

b)

CONVIVIAL

c)

INTRINSIC

d)

PROPITIOUS

8.

Tarzan was considered a(n) _____ because he grew up in the jungle with apes.


Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

a)

PHILISTINE

b)

INTRINSIC

c)

CONVIVIAL

d)

MUNIFICENT

9.

My style is _____ because I shop anywhere and tend to buy only what's on sale.


Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

a)

CONVIVIAL

b)

PERSPICACIOUS

c)

NASCENT

d)

ECLECTIC

10.

Although he wasn't related to them, he felt a(n) _____ affection toward the orphans.


Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

a)

MUNIFICENT

b)

ECLECTIC

c)

AVUNCULAR

d)

INVETERATE

11.

The word EXPOUND

BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

The _____ family often gave to their friends and their church, sharing all the wealth they had earned.

b)

My teacher likes to keep things lively by saying a witty _____ every time she gives out a test.

c)

The teacher began to _____ on the homework assignment after we told her we didn't know what she wanted from us.

d)

My style is _____ because I shop anywhere and tend to buy only what's on sale.

12.

The word MOGUL

BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

Violet Baudelaire's idea for her new invention was still in the _____ stage and was just beginning to develop as she tied her hair up with a ribbon.

b)

He became a _____ by stealing money from other people in a ponzi scam but now he is a pauper in jail.

c)

I consider a spider to be a(n) _____ because I hate spiders so much!

d)

Tarzan was considered a(n) _____ because he grew up in the jungle with apes.

13.

The word EPIGRAM

BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

He had a(n) _____ ability to remember phone numbers, almost like he was genetically programmed to remember girls' digits.

b)

My teacher likes to keep things lively by saying a witty _____ every time she gives out a test.

c)

Tarzan was considered a(n) _____ because he grew up in the jungle with apes.

d)

The teacher began to _____ on the homework assignment after we told her we didn't know what she wanted from us.

14.

The word NASCENT

BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

Violet Baudelaire's idea for her new invention was still in the _____ stage and was just beginning to develop as she tied her hair up with a ribbon.

b)

Tarzan was considered a(n) _____ because he grew up in the jungle with apes.

c)

The _____ girl was so clever, she managed to learn how to play the piano all by herself.

d)

She was a(n) _____ nail-biter; she had been biting her nails since she was a young girl.

15.

The word INTRINSIC

BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

The teacher began to _____ on the homework assignment after we told her we didn't know what she wanted from us.

b)

The _____ girl was so clever, she managed to learn how to play the piano all by herself.

c)

He had a(n) _____ ability to remember phone numbers, almost like he was genetically programmed to remember girls' digits.

d)

He became a _____ by stealing money from other people in a ponzi scam but now he is a pauper in jail.

16.

Which of the following are SYNONYMS

for the word ANATHEMA?

a)

enemy; abomination; damnation; pariah

b)

benevolent; charitable; generous; beneficent

c)

elucidate; explain; illustrate; present

d)

executive; chief; magnate; tycoon

17.

Which of the following are SYNONYMS

for the word NASCENT?

a)

inherent; natural; fundamental; built-in

b)

comprehensive; diverse; heterogeneous; multifarious

c)

developing; incipient; budding; embryonic

d)

favorable; advantageous; beneficial; auspicious

18.

Which of the following are SYNONYMS

for the word EXPOUND?

a)

witticism; aphorism; quip

b)

inherent; natural; fundamental; built-in

c)

favorable; advantageous; beneficial; auspicious

d)

elucidate; explain; illustrate; present

19.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:

aggravate; irritate; bother; upset

a)

PHILISTINE

b)

ASSUAGE

c)

INTRINSIC

d)

AVUNCULAR

20.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:

banality; dull speech; boring saying

a)

EPIGRAM

b)

ECLECTIC

c)

EXPOUND

d)

PHILISTINE

21.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:

incomprehensive; narrow; limited; specialized

a)

EPIGRAM

b)

INVETERATE

c)

ECLECTIC

d)

EXPOUND