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WorksheetsVocab in Context Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.
Careful
Thrifty
Careless
Wasteful
When she visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., Lindsey noticed that her fellow visitors were very quiet and reverential.
Which word is not a synonym for the word reverential?
respectful
solemn
admiring
impolite
The mountains resort industry advertises its sites as relaxing, picturesque, and secluded.
affordable
vogue
healthy
private
The soldier was given medicine to abate the pain in his leg after the war was over. He was in intense pain when he went to the hospital. What does abate mean?
become more intense
become less intense
remain the same
After the business trip, the man returned to his humble abode. He was excited to finally be home and sleeping in his own bed. What does abode mean?
large area of open land
hotel
house or home
The two countries went to war because the king would not abdicate his throne. The king refused to allow them to become allies. They felt he was the worst ruler the country had ever seen. What does abdicate mean?
renounce or resign
have success
fulfill a responsibility
The paper mill put off an acrid smell. The people in town stated that it made their eyes water and their noses burn. What does acrid mean?
pleasant taste or smell
wanting to taste or smell
strong, unpleasant taste or smell
The students were admonished for plagiarizing their reports. The next time they get caught, they will be expelled. What does admonished mean?
firmly reprimanded
praised
shared excitedly
Carl, an astute student, was constantly called to tutor the students who were failing. The teachers couldn't believe how quickly Carl learned the new material. What does astute mean?
to help others
mentally sharp
unable to understand information
The man became belligerent when he thought no one was willing to help him. All of the bystanders were scared he would try to start a fight with them. What does belligerent mean?
unwilling to help
hostile or aggressive
friendly
The word "pig" has a negative connotation when you are talking about a person. That is one animal people don't like being called. What does connotation mean?
a neutral feeling
a literal meaning
idea or feeling perceived by a word
The docile horse made its way along the beginner's trail. He was easily led by the farmhand. What does docile mean?
easily led or controlled; obedient
new with little knowledge
hostile; not easily controlled
After the supply drive, there were copious amounts of school supplies to give out. There definitely won't be a shortage of supplies this year. What does copious mean?
an adequate amount
an abundance amount
a lack or very little
