WorksheetsWeek 32 Vocabulary
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
ambidextrous
a)
able to use both hands equally well
b)
being right handed
c)
being left handed
d)
having no hands
2.
ambiguous
a)
able to be understood in more than one way; having more than one possible meaning
b)
very clear
c)
untrue
d)
unquestionably true and understood clearly by all
3.
ambivalent
a)
having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time
b)
loving something deeply
c)
hating something with a passion
d)
not caring about an issue
4.
amphibious
a)
able to function or live both on land and in water
b)
only able to live in water
c)
only able to function on land
d)
cute and friendly
5.
biannual
a)
happening twice a year
b)
happening once a year
c)
happening every other year
d)
happening every 10 years
6.
biennial
a)
happening every 2 years or living for 2 years
b)
happening once a year
c)
happening every 3 years
d)
happening every 10 years
7.
bilingual
a)
able to speak and understand two languages
b)
being able to speak only one language
c)
being able to speak 3 languages
d)
not being able to speak or understand language
8.
conscientious
a)
very careful about doing what you are supposed to do; concerned with doing something correctly
b)
not taking any pride in one's work and just doing things to get them done
c)
being careless and making a lot of mistakes
d)
messing things up on purpose as a sign of protest
9.
dual
a)
having two different parts, uses, etc.; having two of something
b)
useless
c)
having 3 parts
d)
having many parts
10.
malleable
a)
Capable of being bent or stretched into different shapes
b)
easily broken
c)
unable to change
d)
very strong and sturdy
11.
memorable
a)
very good or interesting and worth remembering
b)
unimportant, silly, a waste of brain space
c)
entertaining, but completely untrue
d)
forgotten because it wasn't important
12.
monotonous
a)
used to describe something that is boring because it is always the same
b)
used to describe something that is comforting because it is reliable
c)
used to describe something that is exciting because it is never the same
d)
used to describe something that is pleasant because it matches well
13.
solar
a)
of or relating to the sun, which there is only one of
b)
of or relating to the moon
c)
hot
d)
of or relating to the ocean
14.
tedious
a)
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
b)
very difficult and hard on your body
c)
very exciting, but dangerous
d)
very fun
15.
unique
a)
used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else; special or unusual
b)
just like everyone else
c)
consistent and ordinary
d)
weird
16.
vague
a)
not specific; not giving enough information
b)
very specific
c)
giving too much information
d)
said in a way to trick you into thinking the wrong thing
17.
arrogant
a)
having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people
b)
having or showing a lack of confidence
c)
not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust
d)
having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you or do not like you
18.
determined
a)
having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
b)
well known for some bad quality or deed
c)
designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user; requiring people to talk with each other or do things together
d)
finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine
19.
exquisite
a)
finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine
b)
well known for some bad quality or deed
c)
poorly done, sloppy
d)
complaining in an annoyed way
20.
infamous
a)
well known for some bad quality or deed
b)
designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user; requiring people to talk with each other or do things together
c)
finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine
d)
very well known for good qualities
21.
infinitesimal
a)
extremely small
b)
extremely large
c)
without end
d)
average size
22.
interactive
a)
designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user; requiring people to talk with each other or do things together
b)
describing lines, planes, surfaces, or objects that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them
c)
well known for some bad quality or deed
d)
finely done or made; very beautiful or delicate; very sensitive or fine
23.
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
24.
microscopic
a)
able to be seen only through a microscope; extremely small
b)
very valuable
c)
very large
d)
dangerous
25.
parallel
a)
describing lines, planes, surfaces, or objects that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them
b)
having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you or do not like you
c)
designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user; requiring people to talk with each other or do things together
d)
describing lines that intersect at less than a 90 degree angle
26.
paranoid
a)
having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you or do not like you
b)
complaining in an annoyed way
c)
being unaware of the fact that people are after you
d)
designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user; requiring people to talk with each other or do things together
27.
querulous
a)
complaining in an annoyed way
b)
getting along well with others
c)
having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you or do not like you
d)
describing lines, planes, surfaces, or objects that are side by side and have the same distance continuously between them
28.
questionable
a)
not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust
b)
having or showing an unreasonable feeling that people are trying to harm you or do not like you
c)
complaining in an annoyed way
d)
very curious; wanting answers
29.
tactile
a)
relating to the sense of touch
b)
relating to the sense of smell
c)
relating to the sense of taste
d)
relating to the sense of sight
30.
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
31.
ambiguity
a)
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness
b)
very precise
c)
overly exact; inflexible
d)
in total agreement
32.
ambivalence
a)
the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
b)
being very certain
c)
hating an idea with every inch of your soul
d)
loving an idea
33.
amphibian
a)
a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are distinguished by having an aquatic gill-breathing larval stage followed (typically) by a terrestrial lung-breathing adult stage
b)
a warm blooded animal with fur
c)
a cold blooded animal that steals your cheese
d)
a cold-blooded invertebrate that lives off of a host organism
34.
anthropology
a)
the study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures
b)
the study of animals
c)
the study of cheese
d)
the study of insects, types, uses and problems
35.
aplomb
a)
Confidence and skill
b)
insecurity and inability
c)
a chubby body type that is cute like a baby
d)
poor taste and giving offence
36.
conjunction
a)
word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause and, but
b)
describes how, where, or when something happened, or modifies an adjective
c)
describes a noun
d)
an action word
37.
conscience
a)
the part of the mind that tells you certain actions are right or wrong
b)
the part of the mind that tells you what you like and what you do not like
c)
the part of the mind that causes you to dream
d)
the part of the mind that senses when you are in danger
38.
dexterity
a)
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
b)
being very clumsy
c)
unable to use hands
d)
being very strong
39.
duet
a)
a piece of music that is performed by two singers or musicians
b)
a piece of music that is performed by three singers or musicians
c)
a piece of music that is performed by five singers or musicians
d)
a piece of music that is performed by four singers or musicians
40.
duplex
a)
a building that is divided into two separate homes
b)
a building that is separated into many homes
c)
a huge house that is the size of 2 houses
d)
a house that is painted 3 colors
41.
etymology
a)
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history
b)
the study of cheese
c)
the study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures
d)
the study of insects, types, uses and problems
42.
exertion
a)
The state of putting in a lot of tough action or effort, such as exercising.
b)
The state of being very lazy and not using any energy
c)
The state of being completely unaware of what is going on
d)
The state of talking about cheese too much
43.
friction
a)
The rubbing of two surfaces together which causes a reaction.
b)
The insulating on surfaces to prevent a reaction
c)
The protecting of surfaces from producing heat
d)
A cheese related altercation
44.
geology
a)
The scientific study of the history of Earth, especially as recorded by rocks
b)
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history
c)
the study of human races, origins, societies, and cultures
d)
the study of angles and shapes
45.
illustration
a)
The use of pictures, drawings, etc. to give comparisons or examples.
b)
the use of cheese to calm an upset child
c)
keeping a secret
d)
the use of audio recordings give comparisons or examples
46.
implication
a)
The state of suggesting something to be naturally understood; to infer.
b)
The state of making a random guess that confuses everyone
c)
The state of being very clearly and explicitly stated
d)
The state of loving cheese
47.
inspiration
a)
An influential act, writing, etc.; something or someone that brings about admiration.
b)
something that doesn't interest you at all
c)
not having any idea
d)
the love of cheese
48.
intersections
a)
Action when two or more things come together or meet, i.e. roads.
b)
Action when two or more things stay apart
c)
Action when two or more things move away from each other
d)
Action where two or more things avoid contact
49.
memento
a)
an object that is a reminder of a person, place, or event; a souvenir
b)
an expensive piece of art
c)
a peppermint candy
d)
something you should have remembered, but did not
50.
memoir
a)
a written account in which someone describes past experiences
b)
a prediction about the future
c)
a fictional story about how you wish things were
d)
A story about something you want people to remember
51.
monologue
a)
a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, play, etc.;a speech given by a performer, such as a comedian
b)
a short introduction
c)
a short joke
d)
an inappropriate joke
52.
monotone
a)
a way of talking or singing without raising or lowering the sound of your voice; talking in one tone of voice
b)
a way of talking where your tone is all over the place
c)
speaking in many tones
d)
having a pleasant voice
53.
motivation
a)
To get someone to do something; to entice someone.
b)
to prevent someone from doing something
c)
to want someone to do something
d)
to really not want to do something
54.
Peers
a)
people in your same age, status, or ability group
b)
people who are very different from you in age, status and ability
c)
a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object to, on, under
d)
word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause and, but
55.
plagiarism
a)
the poor choice of copying someone else's words and claiming they are your own(copy and pasting from a website into your essay)
b)
supporting your claims with text evidence
c)
writing information in your own words
d)
writing a great paper
56.
preposition
a)
a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object to, on, under
b)
word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause and, but
c)
describes how, where, or when something happened, or modifies an adjective
d)
describes a noun
57.
Reflection
a)
to look back and think about what happened and what you can learn from it
b)
a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object to, on, under
c)
word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause and, but
d)
describes how, where, or when something happened, or modifies an adjective
58.
research
a)
to investigate, to learn about
b)
to read a blog written by some rando
c)
to search again where you already searched
d)
to wonder about
59.
revising
a)
the act of making changes
b)
the act of staying the same
c)
the act of going back to a previous state
d)
the act of refusing to change
60.
revision
a)
having made changes
b)
to have ignored
c)
to have turned in as a rough draft
d)
to see something again
61.
rewriting
a)
the act of writing again
b)
to act of writing for the first time
c)
the act of reading something about cheese
d)
the act of writing another paper unrelated to the previous work
62.
roots
a)
the part of the word to which affixes are attached.
b)
a word that means the opposite
c)
the gooey part of a grilled cheese sandwich
d)
the meaning of a word
63.
science
a)
the study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observations
b)
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history
c)
the study of the stars and the impact that they have on a person's fate
d)
the study of the unnatural world based on stories read on the internet
64.
selection
a)
the passage being read
b)
the wrong answer
c)
the question
d)
the directions
65.
sequence
a)
the order in which things happen
b)
the reason why things happen
c)
the importance of things that happened
d)
the things you need to do to get cheese
66.
solitude
a)
a state or situation in which you are alone, usually because you want to be
b)
being alone and lonely
c)
being with a lot of people
d)
a great love of cheese, except not Swiss because just no
67.
solo
a)
a piece of music that is performed by one singer or musician; something that is done without another person
b)
a piece of music played by one of each instrument
c)
a song sung my 3 people
d)
a song that you hate
68.
unicorn
a)
an imaginary animal that looks like a horse and has one straight horn growing from the middle of its forehead
b)
a real life animal that eats cheese
c)
an imaginary animal that has a cat's head and a caterpillars body
d)
a type of cheese
69.
unison
a)
the act of saying or singing something together at the same time; as one
b)
saying things after someone else has said it
c)
the act of saying something before someone else
d)
the act of saying something in an annoying voice
70.
bias
a)
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
b)
the state of not caring either way
c)
not knowing about
d)
the state of being well known and accepted as true
71.
conquest
a)
the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force
b)
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
c)
an official investigation to find the reason for something
d)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
72.
determination
a)
firmness of purpose
b)
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
c)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
d)
a special right or privilege that some people have
73.
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
74.
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
75.
inquest
a)
an official investigation to find the reason for something
b)
the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force
c)
a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions
d)
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
76.
inquisition
a)
a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions
b)
an official investigation to find the reason for something
c)
an intervening time; interval; meantime
d)
a special right or privilege that some people have
77.
interim
a)
an intervening time; interval; meantime
b)
a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions
c)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
d)
the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force
78.
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
79.
parable
a)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
b)
an intervening time; interval; meantime
c)
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
d)
an official investigation to find the reason for something
80.
paradigm
a)
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
b)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
c)
a special right or privilege that some people have
d)
a harsh and unfair investigation or series of questions
81.
prerogative
a)
a special right or privilege that some people have
b)
a typical example or pattern of something; a model
c)
a punishment that is only given to one group of people
d)
an intervening time; interval; meantime
82.
pride
a)
one’s feeling of importance, self worth, dignity, etc.
b)
how we value other people
c)
being a nice person
d)
being very insecure
83.
scarcity
a)
A very limited supply
b)
an overabundance
c)
overly exact; inflexible
d)
having the perfect amount
84.
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
85.
spectator
a)
a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience
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
86.
terminology
a)
the special words or phrases that are used in a particular field
b)
the end of a movie
c)
the end of a long speech
d)
words that everyone knows regardless of their field of work or study
87.
kindle
a)
To cause the start of something
b)
to end something
c)
to ignore something
d)
to love something like William loves cheese
88.
memorialize
a)
to do or create something that causes people to remember an important person, thing, or event
b)
to try to get people to forget about something like the time you farted in class when it was quiet
c)
to ignore something that happened because you don't approve
d)
to remember something from a long time ago randomly
89.
muster
a)
collect or assemble (a number or amount
b)
to already have a lot
c)
to feel very confident
d)
to want something the way William wants cheese
90.
plagiarize
a)
to copy someone else's words and claim they are your own(copy and pasting from a website into your essay)
b)
to give credit to the source from which you got the information you are using to support your claims
c)
to reword what someone says so that you are using your own words to convey the same information
d)
to steal cheese and claim that it is your pet cheese that you are taking for a walk
91.
unify
a)
to cause people or things to be joined or brought together
b)
to cause people to fight
c)
to break apart
d)
to love cheese
92.
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
93.
acquire
a)
to get something; to come to own something; to gain a new skill or ability through your own efforts
b)
to think about something carefully to understand all of its parts
c)
to give something away; to forget something you once knew
d)
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson; a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like
94.
analyze
a)
to think about something carefully to understand all of its parts
b)
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone
c)
to ignore
d)
to enjoy the way that some people enjoy cheese
95.
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
96.
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
97.
cascade
a)
to flow of hang down in large amounts
b)
to slowly trickle
c)
to rise up like steam
d)
to run quickly
98.
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
99.
convey
a)
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone
b)
to figure out exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation
c)
to think about something carefully to understand all of its parts
d)
to keep a secret
100.
determine
a)
to figure out exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation
b)
add more detail concerning what has already been said
c)
make (an idea, impression, or feeling) known or understandable to someone
d)
to ignore
101.
diminish
a)
to make smaller or lessen; to reduce.
b)
to make larger and stronger
c)
to protect
d)
to attack and destroy completely
102.
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
103.
elaborate
a)
add more detail concerning what has already been said
b)
to serve as an example of
c)
to figure out exactly, typically as a result of research or calculation
d)
to be vague and not provide details
104.
influence
a)
to have an effect on the condition or development of
b)
prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly
c)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
d)
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate
105.
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
106.
interfere
a)
prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly
b)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
c)
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate
d)
prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly
107.
interpret
a)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
b)
to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way
c)
prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly
d)
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate
108.
interrogate
a)
to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way
b)
express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity
c)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
d)
to attempt to reconcile differences between two people or groups; mediate
109.
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
110.
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
111.
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
112.
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
113.
paraphrase
a)
express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity
b)
cause or allow (something) to be seen
c)
to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way
d)
to repeat word for word what someone said
114.
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
115.
precede
a)
to go before
b)
to go after
c)
to go at the same time
d)
to not happen
116.
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
117.
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
118.
reveal
a)
cause or allow (something) to be seen
b)
to hide something
c)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
d)
to ask someone questions in a thorough and often forceful way
119.
rifle
a)
search through something in a hurried way in order to find or steal something
b)
explain the meaning of information, words, or actions; understand an action, mood, or way of behaving as having a particular meaning or significance
c)
to carefully look at something without touching anything
d)
prevent a process or activity from continuing or being carried out properly
120.
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
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