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WorksheetsWorldly Wise Vocab 12 L12 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Dr. Browning spent several class periods elucidating Yeats's "The Second Coming," but it was worth it when, on the third day, he saw that we understood and appreciated the poem.
dissecting
analyzing
explaining
correcting
Even the seasoned investigator was shocked at the depravity of the crime. (Antonym)
scope
innocence
morality
scope
Acid rain had so effaced the statue's features that it was like a ghost of its former grandeur. (Antonym)
enhanced
degraded
eroded
discolored
An inferno is most related to what element?
earth
air
fire
water
Which of the following is most likely to be thought of as a preternatural ability?
mind reading
hand walking
whistling
public speaking
Marcia __________ her employer of her intention of leaving at the end of the year.
apprised
effaced
promoted
assisted
Forceful, to the point, and convincing
discrete
lachrymose
cogent
salutary
When our ________ became contentious, we decided it was time we took a break.
routine
colloquy
joke
thoughts
The lachrymose tone of the novel caused me to read only the first chapter.
tearful
ecstatic
beatific
compelling
Marked by a joyful appearance; blissful.
morbid
inferno
beatific
lachrymose
Removing the ___________ tissue from his liver cured the patient.
depraved
morbid
salutary
cogent
Professor Wu doesn't pretend to be __________, but she knows a great deal about almost every subject.
cogent
palliative
salutary
omniscient
Unconnected to other parts; separate and distinct
elucidate
apprise
discrete
cogent
The hospice program delivers ___________ services to those who are gravely ill.
preternatural
morbid
palliative
cogent
The idea of losing telephone privileges had a ____________ effect on Kit's doing her homework.
salutary
polemic
filial
palpable
