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WorksheetsWeek 29 Vocabulary Practice
Total questions: 129
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
abolish
a)
to officially end or stop something such as a law; to completely do away with something
b)
to unofficially end or stop something such as a law because you don't agree with it and refuse to support it
c)
to polish something so that it shines very brightly
d)
to officially begin or start something such as a law; to make improvements
2.
assure
a)
to make something certain; to tell someone in a very strong and way that something will happen or that something is true
b)
to show a lack of confidence
c)
to make someone feel insecure and unsure of what is going to happen
d)
to tell someone what you hope will happen, even if you don't think it is likely
3.
astonish
a)
to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in someone
b)
to be very predictable
c)
to bore someone to the point that you make their eyes hurt
d)
to keep telling someone something that they already know
4.
cascade
a)
to flow of hang down in large amounts
b)
to slowly trickle
c)
to rise up like steam
d)
to run quickly
5.
conjure
a)
to make something appear or seem to appear by using magic; to make you think of something; to create or imagine something
b)
to make something disappear by using magic; to make you forget
c)
to scheme and plot against someone
d)
to take over a place
6.
diminish
a)
to make smaller or lessen; to reduce.
b)
to make larger and stronger
c)
to protect
d)
to attack and destroy completely
7.
disparage
a)
to describe someone or something as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.
b)
to speak very highly of someone
c)
to tell lies about yourself to make yourself look better
d)
to tell someone what you hope will happen, even if you don't think it is likely
8.
habitation
a)
The act of living in a particular place
b)
the act of avoiding a place
c)
the act of having a habit that annoys others
d)
the act of eating cheese every day
9.
horoscope
a)
advice and future predictions based on the date of a person's birth and the positions of the stars and planets
b)
bad news
c)
reflection about the past
d)
a camera that shows ghosts
10.
infinitesimal
a)
extremely small
b)
extremely large
c)
without end
d)
average size
11.
intercede
a)
to act on someone’s behalf or reconcile differences between two people.
b)
to cause a conflict between two people
c)
to avoid conflict
d)
to ignore a conflict because it isn't your circus, and not your monkeys and you just don't need that drama
12.
kaleidoscope
a)
a tube that has mirrors and loose pieces of colored glass or plastic inside at one end so that you see many different patterns when you turn the tube while looking in through the other end
b)
a tube that has mirror that allow you to see around corners
c)
a tube that has has lenses that allow you to see far
d)
a tube that is full of cheese
13.
lavish
a)
using or giving in great amounts; deals usually with money.
b)
not generous; not wanting to spend money or energy on others
c)
very small and plain
d)
very ugly and sometimes smelly like old swiss cheese
14.
lavish
a)
to give something in generous or extravagant quantities
b)
to take more than your share
c)
to give or spend the least amount possible
d)
to ask for too much from someone
15.
microscopic
a)
able to be seen only through a microscope; extremely small
b)
very valuable
c)
very large
d)
dangerous
16.
nourish
a)
to provide someone or something with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy etc. to cause something to develop or grow stronger
b)
to take from someone the food or other things that are needed to live, be healthy etc. to cause something to weaken or stop growing
c)
to have many resources available to use to live
d)
to weaken something by taking away needed resources in order to be able to control it
17.
nurture
a)
to help someone or something grow, develop, or success
b)
to harm someone
c)
to need help from someone in order to grow, develop, or succeed
d)
to annoy someone because you enjoy bothering other people
18.
obscure
a)
to keep from being seen; conceal; hide
b)
to highlight and draw attention to
c)
to find and bring out in the open
d)
to not think something is important
19.
persuade
a)
to advise or urge someone to do something; to change their stance or decision.
b)
to not care what others do
c)
to support someone in their stance or decision
d)
to be obsessed with cheese
20.
precede
a)
to go before
b)
to go after
c)
to go at the same time
d)
to not happen
21.
pride
a)
one’s feeling of importance, self worth, dignity, etc.
b)
to stay where you are
c)
to go back to where you began
d)
to quit what you are doing
22.
proceed
a)
to move on or go forward; to continue or progress.
b)
to stay where you are
c)
to go back to where you began
d)
to quit what you are doing
23.
replenish
a)
to make complete; to refuel; to supply.
b)
to take all the supplies from
c)
to break or make weak
d)
to use all of something
24.
scarcity
a)
A very limited supply
b)
an overabundance
c)
overly exact; inflexible
d)
having the perfect amount
25.
spectacle
a)
a very impressive show; something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking
b)
something very boring and unnoticed
c)
something that is very normal and predictable
d)
something everyone loves, usually due to the amount and quality of cheese that it contains
26.
spectator
a)
a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience
b)
something very boring and unnoticed
c)
something that is very normal and predictable
d)
a person who is not allowed to watch
27.
speculate
a)
to think about something and make guesses about it; to form ideas or theories about something even if there are many things not known about it
b)
to know about something without even a hint of doubt because it has been proven.
c)
to not care at all about something
d)
to forget about something for a long time, and then remember about it and wonder who you ever forgot about it
28.
tactile
a)
relating to the sense of touch
b)
a person who puts on a show for others
c)
a person who refuses to watch sports
d)
a person who is not allowed to watch
29.
tangible
a)
easily seen or recognized; able to be touched or felt
b)
unable to be seen or recognized; not able to be touched or felt
c)
able to be understood
d)
able to be eaten
30.
terminology
a)
to think about something and make guesses about it; to form ideas or theories about something even if there are many things not known about it
b)
to know about something without even a hint of doubt because it has been proven.
c)
to not care at all about something
d)
to forget about something for a long time, and then remember about it and wonder who you ever forgot about it
31.
to officially end or stop something such as a law; to completely do away with something
a)
abolish
b)
assure
c)
astonish
d)
cascade
32.
to make something certain; to tell someone in a very strong and way that something will happen or that something is true
a)
assure
b)
astonish
c)
intercede
d)
abolish
33.
to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in someone
a)
astonish
b)
cascade
c)
kaleidoscope
d)
assure
34.
to flow of hang down in large amounts
a)
cascade
b)
conjure
c)
lavish
d)
astonish
35.
to make something appear or seem to appear by using magic; to make you think of something; to create or imagine something
a)
conjure
b)
diminish
c)
lavish
d)
cascade
36.
to make smaller or lessen; to reduce.
a)
diminish
b)
disparage
c)
microscopic
d)
conjure
37.
to describe someone or something as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.
a)
disparage
b)
intercede
c)
nourish
d)
diminish
38.
The act of living in a particular place
a)
habitation
b)
kaleidoscope
c)
nurture
d)
disparage
39.
advice and future predictions based on the date of a person's birth and the positions of the stars and planets
a)
horoscope
b)
lavish
c)
obscure
d)
habitation
40.
extremely small
a)
infinitesimal
b)
lavish
c)
persuade
d)
horoscope
41.
to act on someone’s behalf or reconcile differences between two people.
a)
intercede
b)
microscopic
c)
precede
d)
infinitesimal
42.
a tube that has mirrors and loose pieces of colored glass or plastic inside at one end so that you see many different patterns when you turn the tube while looking in through the other end
a)
kaleidoscope
b)
nourish
c)
pride
d)
intercede
43.
using or giving in great amounts; deals usually with money.
a)
lavish
b)
nurture
c)
proceed
d)
kaleidoscope
44.
to give something in generous or extravagant quantities
a)
lavish
b)
obscure
c)
replenish
d)
languish
45.
able to be seen only through a microscope; extremely small
a)
microscopic
b)
persuade
c)
scarcity
d)
lavish
46.
to provide someone or something with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy etc. to cause something to develop or grow stronger
a)
nourish
b)
precede
c)
obscure
d)
microscopic
47.
to help someone or something grow, develop, or success
a)
nurture
b)
pride
c)
spectacle
d)
nourish
48.
to keep from being seen; conceal; hide
a)
obscure
b)
proceed
c)
spectator
d)
nurture
49.
to advise or urge someone to do something; to change their stance or decision.
a)
persuade
b)
replenish
c)
speculate
d)
obscure
50.
to go before
a)
precede
b)
scarcity
c)
spectacle
d)
persuade
51.
one’s feeling of importance, self worth, dignity, etc.
a)
pride
b)
nurture
c)
abolish
d)
precede
52.
to move on or go forward; to continue or progress.
a)
proceed
b)
spectacle
c)
assure
d)
abolish
53.
to make complete; to refuel; to supply.
a)
replenish
b)
spectator
c)
astonish
d)
assure
54.
A very limited supply
a)
scarcity
b)
spectator
c)
cascade
d)
astonish
55.
a very impressive show; something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking
a)
spectacle
b)
speculate
c)
conjure
d)
cascade
56.
a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience
a)
spectacle
b)
spectator
c)
diminish
d)
conjure
57.
to think about something and make guesses about it; to form ideas or theories about something even if there are many things not known about it
a)
speculate
b)
replenish
c)
disparage
d)
spectacle
58.
relating to the sense of touch
a)
tactile
b)
scarcity
c)
habitation
d)
spectator
59.
easily seen or recognized; able to be touched or felt
a)
tangible
b)
spectacle
c)
horoscope
d)
speculate
60.
the special words or phrases that are used in a particular field
a)
terminology
b)
spectator
c)
infinitesimal
d)
tactile
61.
I am hoping that they ______the time change and either keep Daylight Savings or regular time all year because I hate the time change in the Spring when we lose an hour of sleep.
a)
abolish
b)
conjure
c)
intercede
d)
tangible
62.
I had to ________ her that I wouldn't let her sister eat her cookies while she was at the library.
a)
assure
b)
diminish
c)
kaleidoscope
d)
terminology
63.
I was ______ed that both classes got over 90% on their vocabulary last week!
a)
astonish
b)
disparage
c)
lavish
d)
abolish
64.
When she took her hair out of the bun it _______ed down her back is shiny curls, but when I tried it it looked like I'd just fought a racoon.
a)
cascade
b)
habitation
c)
lavish
d)
assure
65.
The author used imagery to __________ a sensory picture of the scene that the reader could connect to.
a)
conjure
b)
horoscope
c)
microscopic
d)
astonish
66.
Papa's joy at winning was ______ed by Grandpa's accident.
a)
diminish
b)
infinitesimal
c)
nourish
d)
cascade
67.
You should never _______ someone else to make yourself look or feel better; someone else's victories do not diminish yours!
a)
disparage
b)
intercede
c)
nurture
d)
conjure
68.
Billy's family built their _______on land given to them because of his mother's Native American heritage.
a)
habitation
b)
kaleidoscope
c)
obscure
d)
intercede
69.
Her Aunt would read everyone's ___________ before making plans because she really believed that the stars influenced her families luck.
a)
horoscope
b)
lavish
c)
intercede
d)
kaleidoscope
70.
Ever an ______ amount of that chemical can kill a healthy adult so they had to be very careful keeping it contained.
a)
infinitesimal
b)
intercede
c)
kaleidoscope
d)
lavish
71.
It is hard for me to know when I should ________in arguments my daughters have, and when I should just let them figure it out themselves.
a)
intercede
b)
kaleidoscope
c)
lavish
d)
lavish
72.
The tapestry reminded me of what you see in a _________withall of the pretty color and symmetrical patterns.
a)
kaleidoscope
b)
hysterical
c)
lavish
d)
microscopic
73.
They were known for the ______parties they threw that were catered by professional chefs who served filet mignon and lobster followed by desserts made by pastry chefs.
a)
lavish
b)
lame
c)
microscopic
d)
nourish
74.
I think it is important to ______the people you care about with love and appreciation when they are having a hard time.
a)
lavish
b)
refuse
c)
ignore
d)
limit
75.
It is weird how a _____virus can have such a big impact on the world.
a)
microscopic
b)
average
c)
gigantic
d)
obscure
76.
While we need to eat food to __________ our bodies, our relationships and doing things we love feeds our souls.
a)
nourish
b)
poison
c)
obscure
d)
persuade
77.
When I found the abandoned kittens I tried to ________them back to health until I could get them to a mother cat who we hoped would adopt them.
a)
nurture
b)
obscure
c)
persuade
d)
precede
78.
She used makeup to ____________ the scar on her face from the accident.
a)
obscure
b)
highlight
c)
precede
d)
conjure
79.
Sapphy is trying to ________us that she needs a cat and that she would keep it in her room and take care of it, but we are not buying it because I've ended up caring for every pet she has begged for.
a)
persuade
b)
dissuade
c)
obscure
d)
proceed
80.
Often I find that feeling very tired will ________ getting sick.
a)
precede
b)
assure
c)
abolish
d)
replenish
81.
When I tripped and fell in front of everyone, it was my _______ more than my body that was hurt.
a)
pride
b)
astonish
c)
assure
d)
scarcity
82.
The teacher asked that the students wait for her to read the instructions to them before they could ______ with the assignment.
a)
proceed
b)
explicit
c)
astonish
d)
spectacle
83.
Almost every weekend I go to Costco to see what snacks are on sale so that I can ______my kids' supply.
a)
replenish
b)
conjure
c)
cascade
d)
spectator
84.
I have trust issues now because of the ______of some things like beans and toilet paper the last couple of years so I tend to stock up like a hoarder.
a)
scarcity
b)
clarity
c)
conjure
d)
speculate
85.
She was quite the ________dancing in the street dressed as an evil clown with poor coordination and a horrible singing voice.
a)
spectacle
b)
spectator
c)
audience
d)
tactile
86.
Learning is not a ________sport where you can just watch others doing things and absorb the knowledge you need.
a)
spectator
b)
tactile
c)
tangible
d)
obscure
87.
I _______that one good thing that may come from Covid is that they will make internet more affordable and accessible to people in rural communities.
a)
speculate
b)
conjure
c)
nurture
d)
obscure
88.
I like the ________ experience of having fuzzy blankets and jackets.
a)
tactile
b)
conjunction
c)
horoscope
d)
abolish
89.
While intangible things like a smile can mean a lot, _______things like giving them cheese or a nice card are also very meaningful.
a)
tangible
b)
intercede
c)
infinitesimal
d)
assure
90.
Many kids know words and things that surprise adults because of the ________ from video games.
a)
terminology
b)
spectacle
c)
astonish
d)
tactile
91.
abolish
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
92.
assure
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
93.
astonish
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
94.
cascade
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
95.
conjure
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
96.
diminish
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
97.
disparage
a)
verb
b)
adjective
c)
noun
d)
adverb
98.
habitation
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
99.
horoscope
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
100.
infinitesimal
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
noun
d)
adverb
101.
intercede
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
102.
kaleidoscope
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
103.
lavish
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
104.
microscopic
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
noun
d)
adverb
105.
nourish
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
106.
nurture
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
107.
obscure
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
108.
persuade
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
109.
precede
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
110.
pride
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
111.
proceed
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
112.
replenish
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
113.
scarcity
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
114.
spectacle
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
115.
spectator
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
116.
speculate
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
117.
spectator
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
118.
speculate
a)
verb
b)
noun
c)
adjective
d)
adverb
119.
tactile
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
noun
d)
adverb
120.
tangible
a)
adjective
b)
verb
c)
noun
d)
adverb
121.
the root init as in initial
a)
beginning
b)
end
c)
big
d)
middle
122.
the root fin and in indefinite
a)
end
b)
beginning
c)
start
d)
great
123.
the root term as in terminate
a)
limit, end
b)
beginning
c)
start
d)
great
124.
the root spec as in spectacle
a)
to look
b)
three
c)
good
d)
love
125.
the root scope as min microscopic
a)
to examine/view
b)
three
c)
good
d)
love
126.
the root tang/tact as in tactile or tangible
a)
to touch
b)
one
c)
no
d)
three
127.
the root amphi as in ambidextrous
a)
on all sides
b)
not
c)
on one side
d)
bad
128.
the suffix -ure as in conjure or nurture
a)
forms a verb
b)
forms a noun
c)
not at all
d)
forms and adverb
129.
the suffix -ish as in abolish or accomplish
a)
forms a verb
b)
forms a noun
c)
not at all
d)
forms and adverb
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