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ELA 4 Vocabulary Lesson 3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

perfectionist; person who insists things be exactly right

a)

maudlin

b)

parapet

c)

maverick

d)

stickler

2.

arousing disgust or scorn

a)

maudlin

b)

scurvy

c)

maverick

d)

stickler

3.

using or given to coarsely abusive; vulgar

a)

scurrilous

b)

scurvy

c)

maudlin

d)

stickler

4.

the state of being proper, appropriateness; standards of what is proper or socially acceptable

a)

stickler

b)

maudlin

c)

propriety

d)

maverick

5.

an often intense natural inclination or preference

a)

propensity

b)

parapet

c)

maudlin

d)

scurvy

6.

a wall, rampart, or elevation of earth or stone to protect soldiers; a low wall or railing

(a)  

7.

an independent individual who does not go along with a group or party

(a)  

8.

weakly and effusively sentimental

(a)  

9.

to lessen in intensity

(a)  

10.

careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

(a)  

11.

a loud and continuous noise

a)

clamor

b)

detrude

c)

deviate

d)

euphemism

12.

to force down or thrust away or out

a)

clamor

b)

detrude

c)

deviate

d)

euphemism

13.

to stray away from an established course or norm

a)

clamor

b)

euphony

c)

deviate

d)

euphemism

14.

the substitution of an inoffensive expression for one that may offend

a)

euphemism

b)

euphony

c)

guffaw

d)

guile

15.

pleasing or sweet sound

a)

guffaw

b)

guile

c)

intermittent

d)

euphony

16.

a loud, boisterous burst of laughter

(a)  

17.

deceit; trickery

(a)  

18.

(a)   coming and going at intervals; not continuous

19.

(a)   one that intrudes in a place or sphere of activity

20.

(a)   a display of skill or adroitness