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Vocab in Context Review

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

Unlike my frugal mother, I don't bother shopping at sales or clipping coupons.

a)

Careful

b)

Thrifty

c)

Careless

d)

Wasteful

2.
Jorge decided to sever his friendship with his rude neighbor. What is the meaning of sever?
a)
confirm
b)
serve
c)
clean
d)
separate
3.

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?

a)

respectful

b)

solemn

c)

admiring

d)

impolite

4.

The mountains resort industry advertises its sites as relaxing, picturesque, and secluded.

a)

affordable

b)

vogue

c)

healthy

d)

private

5.

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?

a)

become more intense

b)

become less intense

c)

remain the same

6.

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?

a)

large area of open land

b)

hotel

c)

house or home

7.

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?

a)

renounce or resign

b)

have success

c)

fulfill a responsibility

8.

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?

a)

pleasant taste or smell

b)

wanting to taste or smell

c)

strong, unpleasant taste or smell

9.

The students were admonished for plagiarizing their reports. The next time they get caught, they will be expelled. What does admonished mean?

a)

firmly reprimanded

b)

praised

c)

shared excitedly

10.

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?

a)

to help others

b)

mentally sharp

c)

unable to understand information

11.

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?

a)

unwilling to help

b)

hostile or aggressive

c)

friendly

12.

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)

a neutral feeling

b)

a literal meaning

c)

idea or feeling perceived by a word

13.

The docile horse made its way along the beginner's trail. He was easily led by the farmhand. What does docile mean?

a)

easily led or controlled; obedient

b)

new with little knowledge

c)

hostile; not easily controlled

14.

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?

a)

an adequate amount

b)

an abundance amount

c)

a lack or very little