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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which one is the correct definition of the word aggressive?
decoration that is added to
increase the beauty of something
to persuade or trick someone into doing something by making it very attractive
behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person
to force away something unwanted
expressing strong dislike or opposition
Which one is the correct definition of the word distract?
willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things
to make someone stop giving
their attention to something
to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom
pleasant and attractive
If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about it, him, or her all the time
Which one is the correct definition of the word unveil?
to make something secret known
to involve yourself in matters connected with other people without being asked or needed
a cylindrical device that you look through
to make objects that are
far away look nearer and bigger
to move into or through something
to cover something completely
with a thick layer
Which one is the correct definition of the word equation?
to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time
to burst out suddenly or explode
to communicate an idea or feeling
without saying it directly
a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols
to design and/or create something
that has never been made before
Which one is the definition of the word disguise?
close together and difficult to go or see through; thick
to direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem
to make known or show something usually secret or hidden
to change from the usual way,
or to go in a different direction
something that someone
wears to hide their true appearance
Which one is the correct definition of the word drought?
a person of the highest social group in some countries
to make something blocked or crowded
in a way that causes difficulties,
or to become blocked or crowded
a person who has come to a different country in order to live
there permanently
a long period when there is little or no rain
(of an act) intending to hurt badly,
or (of a person or animal) likely to be violent
Which one is the correct definition of the word harsh?
the opinion that people have of someone or something, based on past behaviour or character
an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the ocean by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter
the art and practice of designing and making buildings
a person who goes to live in a new place where few people have lived before
unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary
Which one is the correct definition of the word enshroud?
to cover something so that
it cannot be seen clearly
to save something valuable from damage,
destruction, or loss
to need something or make something necessary
to not give enough care or attention to people
or things that are your responsibility
suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion
Which one is the correct definition of the word decimate?
able to be seen
to destroy large numbers of people, animals, or other creatures, or to harm something severely
able to be seen or understood
to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed
to change something slightly, esp. to improve it
or make it more acceptable or less extreme
Which one is the correct definition of the word aquatic?
to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it
related to the sea or sea transport
living in, happening in, or connected with water
to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen
an action or decision that is wrong or produces a result that is not
correct or not intended
Which one is the correct definition of the word repository?
something of great importance that everything else depends on
stupid and slow to understand, or unwilling to try to understand
the typical or highest example of a stated quality, as shown by a particular person or thing
a place where things are stored
and can be found
the structures below the surface of the ground that support a building
Which one is the correct definition of the word amiss?
not right; not suitable or as expected
honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a sexual partner
honest and telling the truth, especially
about something difficult or painful
the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known
a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone
Which one is the correct definition of the word callous?
to prevent someone doing something easily
likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions
(too) honest or direct in behaviour
unkind, cruel, and without sympathy or feeling for other people
Avant-garde ideas, styles, and methods are very original or modern in comparison to the period in which they happen
Which one is the correct definition of the word innocuous?
very important, esp. because of the effects on future events
having fixed opinions and ways of doing things and not willing to change or be influenced, especially by new or modern ideas
completely without harm
causing disagreement or discussion
having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments
Which one is the correct definition of the word extol?
to support an activity or opinion
to praise something or someone very much
designed to be useful rather than decorative
to praise someone or something in a speech or piece of writing
to represent or show something in a picture or story
Which one is the correct definition of the word sagacious ?
likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions
to prevent someone doing something easily
having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments
having fixed opinions and ways of doing things and not willing to change or be influenced, especially by new or modern ideas
to support an activity or opinion
Which one is the correct definition of the word utilitarian?
designed to be useful rather than decorative
to praise someone or something in a speech or piece of writing
to explain something in detail, especially a piece of writing or an idea
unusual, funny, and pleasant ideas or qualities
dishonest talk or behaviour, especially by saying different things to two people
Which one is the correct definition of the word fidelity?
the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known
to support an activity or opinion
belonging to or connected with the Christian religion
something of great importance that everything else depends on
honest or lasting support, or loyalty, especially to a sexual partner
Which one is the correct definition of the word deviate?
to make known or show something usually secret or hidden
to change from the usual way,
or to go in a different direction
to move into or through something
to involve yourself in matters connected with other people without being asked or needed
close together and difficult to go or see through; thick
Which one is the correct definition of the word seduce?
willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things
to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time
to persuade or trick someone into doing something by making it very attractive
to force away something unwanted
to make someone stop giving
their attention to something
