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Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Cliché

a)

A small amount of a particular something

b)

change direction suddenly.

c)

A trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse

d)

done too hurriedly and carelessly

2.

Veer

a)

change direction suddenly.

b)

A small amount of a particular something

c)

A trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse

d)

a sudden change of direction.

3.

Slapdash

a)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

b)

done too hurriedly and carelessly

c)

tread on and crush.

d)

lacking in resourcefulness

4.

Modicum

a)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

b)

an act or the sound of trampling.

c)

lacking in resourcefulness

d)

A small amount of a particular something

5.

Trample

a)

A small amount of a particular something

b)

change direction suddenly.

c)

tread on and crush.

d)

done too hurriedly and carelessly

6.

Shiftless

a)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

b)

lacking in resourcefulness

c)

The state of being extremely poor.

d)

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

7.

Token

a)

a sudden change of direction.

b)

lacking in ambition or incentive

c)

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

d)

Something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign

8.

Pivot

a)

To struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.

b)

a threshing tool consisting of a wooden staff with a short heavy stick swinging from it

c)

The renunciation of the right to individual ownership of property as part of a religious vow.

d)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

9.

Cursory

a)

A small amount of a particular something

b)

lacking in ambition or incentive

c)

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

d)

an act or the sound of trampling.

10.

Poverty

a)

The state of being extremely poor.

b)

Serving as a token

c)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

d)

lacking in ambition or incentive

11.

Flail

a)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

b)

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

c)

a threshing tool consisting of a wooden staff with a short heavy stick swinging from it

d)

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

12.

Crucial

a)

lacking in ambition or incentive

b)

The state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount

c)

To be critical or indecisive in success or failure for something.

d)

beat; flog

13.

Scuffle

a)

Easily bent and flexible

b)

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal

c)

Great importance for something.

d)

To struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner.

14.

Excise

a)

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic

b)

an amount of money that a government requires people to pay the tax according to the certain numbers of products that are made, sold, or used within the country.

c)

an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

d)

a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views.

15.

Trite

a)

A statement overused and having no originality

b)

Easily bent and flexible

c)

To shout, praise, or applause.

d)

especially of a liquid only slightly warm; lukewarm

16.

Fanatic

a)

a touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

b)

2.The act of acclaiming.

c)

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

d)

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal

17.

Acclaim

a)

done too hurriedly and carelessly

b)

To shout, praise

c)

a sudden change of direction.

d)

lacking in resourcefulness

18.

Tepid

a)

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:

b)

a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views.

c)

Capability/Talent

d)

especially of a liquid only slightly warm; lukewarm

19.

Aptitude

a)

Capability/Talent

b)

showing little enthusiasm

c)

a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views

d)

A statement overused and having no originality

20.

Pliable

a)

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:

b)

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

c)

Easily bent and flexible

d)

an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

21.

Controversy

a)

a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views.

b)

a threshing tool consisting of a wooden staff with a short heavy stick swinging from it

c)

To go or move in hurried confusion.

d)

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:

22.

Foil

a)

lacking in ambition or incentive

b)

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.

c)

a touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

d)

A shuffling

23.

Indifferent

a)

showing little enthusiasm

b)

without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic:

c)

Capability/Talent

d)

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal

24.

Accolade

a)

A statement overused and having no originality

b)

A central point on which a mechanic turns.

c)

an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

d)

Easily bent and flexible