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Vocabulary Workshop unit 2 level C

Total questions: 76

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Casual ____________ helps to pass the time when you are on a long journey.
a)
banter
b)
antics
c)
detriments
d)
wantons
2.
As a/an _______________ supporter of women's rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs.
a)
gingerly
b)
bountiful
c)
oblique
d)
avowed
3.
We are grateful for the ______________ legacy that our great artists and musicians have given us.
a)
bountiful
b)
antics
c)
glut
d)
congested
4.
Building a new skyscraper there will bring additional thousands of people into an area that is already _____________.
a)
invalidated
b)
veered
c)
congested
d)
maimed
5.
When they saw that they had been caught red-handed, they resorted to all kinds of ____________ in a vain attempt to prove their "innocence."
a)
detriments
b)
antics
c)
banter
d)
waton
6.

(n.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or actions

a)

antics

b)

bountiful

c)

congested

d)

durable

7.

(adj) overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess

a)

gingerly

b)

durable

c)

frugal

d)

congested

8.

The doctor grew very concerned when the patient's lungs became _______________with fluid.

a)

evolved

b)

gingerly

c)

congested

d)

comply

9.

On Thanksgiving Day, people all over America celebrate the ______________gifts of nature.

a)

precluded

b)

veered

c)

bountiful

d)

relevant

10.

The governor was an _______________supporter of the plan to aid public libraries throughout the state.

a)

venerate

b)

devoid

c)

unison

d)

avowed

11.

The _________________of the chimpanzees amused the crowds at the zoo.

a)

avows

b)

prodigiousness

c)

antics

d)

veneration

12.

Casual _______________helps to pass the time during a long road trip.

a)

decree

b)

oblique

c)

banter

d)

instigation

13.

(n. pl.) ridiculous and unpredictable behavior or action

a)

enterprising

b)

antics

c)

congested

d)

glut

14.

(adj.) given freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

a)

bountiful

b)

frugal

c)

avowed

d)

wanton

15.

(adj.) overcrowded, filled, or occupied to excess

a)

antics

b)

avow

c)

bantering

d)

congested

16.

What word best describes this image?

a)

congested

b)

antics

c)

banter

d)

avowed

17.

These kittens appear to be involved in _____________.

a)

avowed

b)

antics

c)

bountiful

d)

congestion

18.

This image shows a ___________ amount of food.

a)

bountiful

b)

frugal

c)

banter

d)

avowed

19.
(v.) to provide more than is needed or wanted; to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing; (n.) an oversupply
a)
detriment
b)
banter
c)
glut
d)
wanton
20.
(adj., adv.) in a disguised state, under an assumed name or identity; (n.) the state of being disguised; a person in disguise
a)
incognito
b)
wanton
c)
legendary
d)
oblique
21.
(adj.) described in well-known stories rather than in real life
a)
oblique
b)
wanton
c)
incognito
d)
legendary
22.
(v.) to cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
a)
maim
b)
minimize
c)
invalidate
d)
glut
23.
Hollywood studios _______ theaters with big-budget action movies during the summer season, so by fall, we are tired of seeing them.
a)
banter
b)
glut
c)
veer
d)
minimize
24.
Why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel __________________?
a)
obliquely
b)
enterprising
c)
incognito
d)
glutted
25.
Because of his repeated traffic violations, his driver's license was ______________ and no longer legal.
a)
venerated
b)
maimed
c)
congested
d)
invalidated
26.

Lawyers will attempt to _______________the contract in favor of their clients.

a)

decree

b)

invalidate

c)

oblique

d)

incapacitate

27.

In a way, makeup artists are practitioners of the fine art of _______________, for they can make people almost unrecognizable.

a)

hover

b)

gingerly

c)

incognito

d)

relevant

28.

Each year accidental falls ______________thousands of people, leaving some of them handicapped for life.

a)

churlish

b)

prodigious

c)

maim

d)

revert

29.

Ajax was one of the _____________Greek heroes who fought before the walls of Troy.

a)

detrimental

b)

devoid

c)

legendary

d)

perspective

30.
Although he had been severely maimed in an automobile accident, he was determined to return to his job and leas a normal life. Based on context, maim most likely means... 
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
diagonal, indirect
c)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
31.
We desperately needed every bit of help we could find, but what we got was a glut of advice and a scarcity of cold cash. Based on context, glut most likely means... 
a)
 flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
32.

In American law, the fact that the person accused of a crime is poor does not invalidate his or her right adequate legal representation. Based on context, invalidate most likely means...

a)

cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit

b)

support, confirm, back up, legalize

c)

magnify, enlarge, exaggerate

d)

thrifty, skimpy

33.
The film star traveled incognito in order to avoid the attentions of the adoring fans. Based on context, incognito most likely means... 
a)
disguised
b)
support, confirm, back up, legalize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
belittle, downplay, underrate
34.
Davy Crockett was a real person, but so many tall stories have been told about him that he has become a legendary figure. Based on context, legendary most likely means... 
a)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
b)
belittle, downplay, underrate
c)
direct, straight to the point
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
35.

You could use this symbol to indicate something has been _____________.

a)

legendary

b)

maimed

c)

invalidated

d)

glutted

36.

This puppy appears to have been ______________ in some way, but is now on the road to recovery.

a)

legendary

b)

invalidated

c)

incognito

d)

maimed

37.
(n.) harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage
a)
glut
b)
detriment
c)
wanton
d)
antic
38.
(adj.) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; (n. pl.) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years
a)
bountiful
b)
enterprising
c)
durable
d)
frugal
39.
(adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager
a)
frugal
b)
bountiful
c)
wanton
d)
invalidate
40.
(adj., adv.) with extreme care or caution
a)
gingerly
b)
wantonly
c)
obliquely
d)
durable
41.
Self-confidence is a great quality, but if it is carried too far, it can be a/an ____________ to success in life.
a)
oblique
b)
enterprising
c)
detriment
d)
frugal
42.
Instead of approaching him in that timid and __________ manner, tell him clearly what is on your mind. 
a)
enterprising
b)
frugal
c)
oblique
d)
gingerly
43.
Our friendship proved to be _________ because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
a)
enterprising
b)
durable
c)
gingerly
d)
incognito
44.
Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more _____________ in working for improvements.
a)
enterprising
b)
incognito
c)
wanton
d)
legendary
45.

Difficult and demanding customers should be handled in a ________________and courteous manner.

a)

congested

b)

audacious

c)

gingerly

d)

incognito

46.

At home, we save money by preparing _____________but nourishing and delicious meals.

a)

rubble

b)

frugal

c)

avowed

d)

devoid

47.

Denim is a very ________________kind of fabric, for it will last an extended period of time.

a)

discordant

b)

durable

c)

servile

d)

prodigious

48.

The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no ________________to its standing in the league.

a)

plaudits

b)

venerate

c)

allot

d)

detriment

49.
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose. Based on context, detriment most likely means... 
a)
advantage, help, plus
b)
hindrance, liability
c)
long-lasting, enduring
d)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
50.
Even the most durable materials will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means... 
a)
long-lasting, enduring
b)
 fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
51.
We admired the enterprising immigrant who set up a small shop and developed it into a large and prosperous business. Based on context, enterprising most likely means... 
a)
 lazy, indolent, timid, diffident
b)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
52.
Since I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, I walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means... 
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
firmly, confidently, aggressively
d)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
53.
Although his income was small, his frugal living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years. Based on context, frugal most likely means... 
a)
thrifty, skimpy
b)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
c)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
d)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
54.

Because it broke easily, this egg is not very _____________________________.

a)

enterprising

b)

frugal

c)

durable

d)

bountiful

55.

This woman is climbing the stairs ______________________.

a)

durably

b)

detriment

c)

gingerly

d)

bantering

56.
(v.) to make as small as possible, make the least of; to make smaller than before
a)
maim
b)
minimize
c)
glut
d)
venerate
57.
(adj.) slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct
a)
oblique
b)
wanton
c)
maimed
d)
venerated
58.
(v.) to change direction or course suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
a)
invalidate*
b)
oblique
c)
veer
d)
venerate
59.
(adj.) reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; (n.) a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
a)
wanton
b)
oblique
c)
legendary
d)
antic
60.
We were shocked by their ____________ misuse of money that their parents had left them. 
a)
bountiful
b)
durable
c)
wanton
d)
frugal
61.
Your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of ____________ off to side issues.
a)
bantering
b)
veering
c)
venerating
d)
maiming
62.
The mad Roman emperor believed that he was a god and expected people to ______________ and worship him as one.
a)
veer
b)
maim
c)
invalidate
d)
venerate
63.
I didn't want Charlotte to know that I was watching her, but occasionally I managed to steal a few ____________ glances at her.
a)
legendary
b)
oblique
c)
bountiful
d)
congested
64.

The brave superhero soon put a stop to the evil villain's acts of ____________cruelty.

a)

decree

b)

wanton

c)

laggard

d)

servile

65.

In a number of cultures, it is customary for people to ________________ the oldest members of society in some manner.

a)

elite

b)

antics

c)

evolve

d)

venerate

66.

The dangerous storm finally ________________out to sea, leaving much destruction in its wake.

a)

veered

b)

invalidated

c)

rubbled

d)

bantered

67.

The boxer's ______________punch left his opponent unscathed, for he missed.

a)

bountiful

b)

oblique

c)

glut

d)

myriad

68.

Whenever anyone is in a car, the person should wear a seatbelt to ________________the risk of injury in an accident.

a)

relevant

b)

allot

c)

adage

d)

minimize

69.
Instead of walking straight from the farmhouse to the road, we set off in an oblique direction across the field. Based on context, oblique most likely means... 
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
direct, straight to the point
c)
cancel, annul, disapprove, discredit
d)
unacknowledged, undisclosed
70.
To avoid the children in the street, the truck veered sharply to the right and side swiped several parked cars. Based on context, veer most likely means... 
a)
cripple, disable, injure, mar, disfigure, mutilate
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
d)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
71.
The vandals broke windows, overturned desks, and left the school a scene of wanton destruction. Based on context, wanton most likely means... 
a)
justified, morally strict, responsible
b)
worship, revere, idolize
c)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
d)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
72.
While I do not wish to alarm you, I will not minimize the danger if you refuse to have the children vaccinated. Based on context, minimize most likely means... 
a)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
belittle, downplay, underrate
d)
worship, revere, idolize
73.
As Americans, we venerate the great ideals of human freedom expressed in the Bill of Rights. Based on context, venerate most likely means... 
a)
despise, detest, ridicule, deride
b)
magnify, enlarge, exaggerate
c)
rash, malicious, spiteful, unprovoked
d)
worship, revere, idolize
74.
(v.) to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect
a)
venerate
b)
veer
c)
oblique
d)
legendary
75.

The car in this image is _______________________.

a)

venerated

b)

legendary

c)

veering

d)

minimize

76.

This man is doing crunches to strengthen his ________ muscles.

a)

oblique

b)

venerate

c)

wanton

d)

incognito

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