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VOCAB UNIT 14 ONLINE WORK

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Shakespeare's advice about dressing "rich" and not " ______" still holds true in today's fashion world.

a)

affliction

b)

akin

c)

gaudy

d)

impartial

2.

He claimed to be a famous multimillionaire, but when he tried to borrow money for a bus ticket, we realized he was nothing more than an (a)   .

3.

My mind and body were so ____ by the stifling heat that afternoon; I couldn't do anything at all.

a)

meditated

b)

oppressed

c)

transmitted

d)

vanquished

4.

I'd describe nostalgia as a feeling more (a)   to yearning than to grief.

5.

The speaker had important things to say, but his way of expressing himself was so unimaginative and (a)   that he lost our interest and attention.

6.

Is it necessary for you to go into the woods to ______ every time that you have to make a simple decision?

a)

oppress

b)

akin

c)

affliction

d)

meditate

7.

We are so accustomed to TV that we tend to forget what a marvel it is to (a)   colored images from one place to another.

8.

Each scholarship candidate was identified by a number so that the people doing the grading would be absolutely _____ as to who would win.

a)

gaudy

b)

impartial

c)

pedestrian

d)

transmit

9.

Is there any country in the world by which the terrible (a)   of cancer has been entirely overcome?

10.

Education and compassion are the only weapons by which we will _____ prejudice and superstition once and for all.

a)

vanquish

b)

gaudy

c)

transmit

d)

impostor

11.

ANTONYM- Which Vocab Unit 14 word is most nearly opposite of the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase: Would truly be a BIASED, or UNFAIR witness in court

(a)  

12.

ANTONYM- Which Vocab Unit 14 word is most nearly opposite of the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase: Was surprised by the WELL-MATCHING furnishings in his home

(a)  

13.

ANTONYM- Which Vocab Unit 14 word is most nearly opposite of the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase: Sought to FREE his people with new privileges

a)

oppress

b)

akin

c)

meditate

d)

transmit

14.

ANTONYM- Which Vocab Unit 14 word is most nearly opposite of the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase: Was UNLIKE the views that she held

a)

impostor

b)

akin

c)

pedestrian

d)

gaudy

15.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase:  Was taken in by the CHEATER

(a)  

16.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase:  I will comfort her in her time of ILLNESS.

(a)  

17.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase:  Would THINK ABOUT the meaning of the universe.

a)

gaudy

b)

transmit

c)

oppress

d)

meditate

18.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase:  Will DEFEAT all enemies foreign and domestic.

a)

akin

b)

vanquish

c)

impartial

d)

affliction

19.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase: Attended a DULL series of movies at the mall.

a)

akin

b)

oppress

c)

pedestrian

d)

vanquish

20.

SYNONYM - Which Vocab Unit 14 word is the same or nearly the same as the fully capitalized word(s) in this phrase:  I WILL DELIVER the message via email.

a)

affliction

b)

gaudy

c)

vanquish

d)

transmit

21.

Modern technology has provided us with the computer, a device for collecting, sorting, and _____ information quickly.

a)

afflicting

b)

transmitting

c)

meditating

d)

oppressing

22.

Since I am a very close friend of his, you cannot expect me to be totally (a)   in judging your criticisms of him.

23.

After beating away the enemy's initial assault, our brave troops delivered a series of crippling counterattacks that ______ the foe.

a)

impartialed

b)

transmitted

c)

vanquished

d)

impostored

24.

Refusing to be _____ by unjust laws, the American colonist rose in revolt against the British government.

a)

impartialed

b)

meditated

c)

transmitted

d)

oppressed

25.

"Although these two words are not related," the professor observed, "they are (a)   to each other in meaning."

26.

The family lawyer proved that the young man claiming to be the missing heir was no more than an (a)   , someone simply trying to inherit the money by fraud.

27.

Most cities have now passed laws to discourage ______ from crossing outside of walking lines, or jaywalking.

a)

impostors

b)

afflictions

c)

pedestrians

28.

Modern medical science can do wonders for people suffering from various physical or emotional ______.

a)

afflictions

b)

impostors

c)

pedestrians

29.

The big clown's (a)   costume was in sharp contrast to the simple white outfits worn by the trapeze artists.

30.

Most of us are so busy with everyday concerns that we can find little or no time to _____ on the larger issues of life.

a)

oppress

b)

transmit

c)

vanquish

d)

meditate

31.

Words that modify actions or adjectives; usually these end with -ly

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

32.

Words that describe, or modify people, places, things, or ideas.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

33.

Actions or states of being

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

34.

People, places, things or ideas

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

35.

Adj.- Related by blood, having similar qualities or character

(a)  

36.

Noun- A swindler; A deceiver, One who uses a false name or character in order to cheat.

(a)  

37.

Verb- To govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; To weigh heavily upon

(a)  

38.

Verb- To send on, pass along, or send out

(a)  

39.

Verb- To think about deeply and quietly; To reflect upon, To plan or intend

(a)  

40.

Adj. Flashy, Showy, Not in good taste

(a)  

41.

Noun- One who goes on foot ; related to walking on foot; ordinary or dull

(a)  

42.

Adj.- Just, Unbiased, Fair, Not-Taking-Sides

(a)  

43.

Verb- To defeat in battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition.

(a)  

44.

Noun- A physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, a misfortune

(a)