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WorksheetsVocabulary List 1 - Practice 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the word dreary?
Instead of wearing the bright pinks and oranges her friends were used to, Michelle picked a dreary gray jacket to wear to the party.
to lose drive or strength
dull or lifeless; depressing
to brag about your success or another person’s failure
What is the meaning of the word falter?
Even though Craig was scared and not sure what would happen next, he did not falter or move a single muscle.
to lose drive or strength
to brag about your success or another person’s failure
to take something before it reaches its destination
to be distracted by thoughts of something
What is the meaning of the word intercept?
Kim pushed in and intercepted the ball before Asia could kick it.
to take something before it reaches its destination
to be distracted by thoughts of something
dull or lifeless; depressing
to brag about your success or another person’s failure
What is the meaning of the word gloat?
Up by 30 points, the blue team fans gloated about their big lead over the green team.
to lose drive or strength
dull or lifeless; depressing
to brag about your success or another person’s failure
to be overwhelmed by a feeling of great happiness or power
What is the meaning of the word intoxicate?
Lionel became intoxicated by the idea of having power over his brothers while his mother went to the store.
to be distracted by thoughts of something
to take something before it reaches its destination
to be overwhelmed by a feeling of great happiness or power
to lose drive or strength
What is the meaning of the word preoccupy?
Chris’s preoccupation with thoughts of the championship game caused him to lose focus and fail his exam.
to be distracted by thoughts of something
to take something before it reaches its destination
to be overwhelmed by a feeling of great happiness or power
to lose drive or strength
________ with money can lead you to make bad decisions for personal gain.
Interception
Falter
Preoccupation
Dreary
The other team was so annoyed by Marco’s _______ dance every time he made a goal.
Interception
gloating
falter
dreary
When Julio moved toward him with raised fists, Antonio did not _______.
intoxicated
gloating
falter
interception
Janice felt ________ and giddy after her first kiss.
dreary
intoxicated
falter
interception
Wishing to be anywhere else other than math, Marquez pushed through the ________ math problems waiting for the bell to ring.
falter
intoxicated
gloating
dreary
The new law allowed for the _____ of communications used to plan or carry out crimes.
interception
dreary
gloating
intoxicated
