WorksheetsVocab. 1 and 2, AP Lang.
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
1. Don't go through your homework so quickly. You will definitely make mistakes.
candid
cursory
obscure
uniform
It isn't wise to give a homeless person any money.
superficial
contentious
corroborate
vagrant
If something is "obscure" it is: (pick all that apply)
wide out in the open
clouded
extremely wasteful
difficult to grasp, comprehend
somewhat hidden
He teased and intimidated her. (Rhymes with "haunt"/"haunting").
(a)
Check all that apply to the word "aesthetic"
showing up to a professional meeting dressed in pajamas
indifferent
a museum curator
a plastic surgeon
a vagrant
Wow, you are so clever! You should patent your invention.
innovate
undermine
ostentatious
expository
Look over those two options: make sure you tell the difference between one over the other before you make a decision.
daunt
lucid
discern
denounce
Let's confirm our decision to sell the house and move to Quebec.
indifferent
reprove
corroborate
lucid
There was no variety working on a factory; everyone and everything looked exactly the same.
embellish
lucid
uniform
caricature
If you live on Mars, you are safe from harm from all diseases - as long as you are by yourself. (Starts with an "i").
(a)
Check all that apply: the opposite of "contentious".
argumentative
calm in speech
bickering
getting along with others
not seeing eye to eye
Jerry Seinfeld, Key and Peele, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Fallon
revere
stagnant
impartial
jocular
It is wrong to make a clear distinction between one student and another; a teacher should be totally fair and not differentiate.
indifferent
discriminate
perceptive
ambiguous
Your writing should really explain your points, your claims, and your evidence.
ambiguous
denounce
expository
superficial
Check all that apply to the word "miser"
A greedy boss who never gives bonuses to his employees.
A philanthropist
A benefactor
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Slogisha rolled her eyes. She could care less (which means she actually does care) but didn't show any emotion or intrigue into seeing the Taj Mahal.
apathy
ambiguous
aesthetic
cursory
Let's buy a new car every time we need gas.
undermine
precarious
innovate
profligate
The directions were simple and clear to understand. (Starts with "l").
(a)
Those that have been in accidents often end up not moving in their beds; sometimes their minds don't function either.
embellish
bolster
stagnant
superficial
Griponka couldn't agree or disagree on anything. She was just neutral on all proposals.
immune
indifferent
jocular
inclined
Watch out! Don't stand so close to that shaky ledge.
fracas
stagnant
undermine
precarious
People that only judge others based on the outside are truly shallow.
lucid
fervent
superficial
daunt
The doctor was very keen on the young girl's skin condition; he picked up on her issues right away.
perceptive
precarious
fervent
pessimism
During most holidays, many cherish their faith and worship their god. (Think: horse, Paul, yelling down a street).
(a)
Check all that apply to: bolster
extra beams
a teacher or a parent that helps you out
someone who tears you down, breaks you apart
a spotter on a gymnastic team
I didn't realize how vague my response was. I can see how the teacher took it both ways.
apathy
undermine
cursory
ambiguous
The committee member had had enough. He finally spoke out against where the group was going. (Starts with a "d").
(a)
Most students tend to follow one direction (not the band) of those in a group.
profligate
inclined
oblivious
impartial
When training a puppy, it is best not always scold for bad behavior. Instead, reward and praise for when they do good things.
lucid
reprove
embellish
innovate
Check all that apply for the OPPOSITE of: fracas
an unruly riot
a peaceful gathering
a standoff that leads to violence
a gathering of hippies, spreading peace, love, and joy
a committee of loud and in your face hecklers
Never wear headphones while walking near train tracks. You will be unaware of all nearby danger.
oblivious
lucid
ostentatious
fervent
Young ladies tend to exaggerate the truth. (Rhymes with "smellish").
(a)
Some satiric political cartoons often exaggerate the image of a politician to prove a point.
innovate
caricature
aesthetic
cursory
Check all that apply for: ostentatious
a peacock's plume
an old shed with a broken down Model T inside
most people in Hollywood
a humble farmer
Gucci glasses, a 14 carat diamond ring, a 45 exotic car garage
Let's just put all our cards on the table and be totally open with one another. Not false statements.
vagrant
stagnant
candid
discern
It is best to go into an argument with no preconceived notions; don't have any biases towards anything until all the facts are outlined. (Starts with an "O").
(a)
Be passionate in everything you do; put your whole heart into it.
contentious
ostentatious
indifferent
fervent
The committee tried to weaken the board members until allowing students to leave their campus.
denounce
undermine
corroborate
expository
Why is Narkia always so negative? She complains about everything, she's never hopeful. She's doom and gloom. (Think Debbie Downer - the glass is half empty).
(a)
Canada (sometimes), maybe Sweden. Or someone who is basically neutral on certain issues.
obscure
daunt
impartial
perceptive
