WorksheetsVocabulary in Context
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 42mins
The soldier was given medicine to abate the pain in his leg after the war was over. He was in intense pain when he went to the hospital. What does abate mean?
become more intense
become less intense
remain the same
After the business trip, the man returned to his humble abode. He was excited to finally be home and sleeping in his own bed. What does abode mean?
large area of open land
hotel
house or home
The two countries went to war because the king would not abdicate his throne. The king refused to allow them to become allies. They felt he was the worst ruler the country had ever seen. What does abdicate mean?
renounce or resign
have success
fulfill a responsibility
The paper mill put off an acrid smell. The people in town stated that it made their eyes water and their noses burn. What does acrid mean?
pleasant taste or smell
wanting to taste or smell
strong, unpleasant taste or smell
The students were admonished for plagiarizing their reports. The next time they get caught, they will be expelled. What does admonished mean?
firmly reprimanded
praised
shared excitedly
Carl, an astute student, was constantly called to tutor the students who were failing. The teachers couldn't believe how quickly Carl learned the new material. What does astute mean?
to help others
mentally sharp
unable to understand information
The con artist tried to bamboozle the banker out of millions of dollars. He tricked the banker into giving him access to several bank accounts. What does bamboozle mean?
having the quality of honesty
to give false information
to deceive or cheat someone
The man became belligerent when he thought no one was willing to help him. All of the bystanders were scared he would try to start a fight with them. What does belligerent mean?
unwilling to help
hostile or aggressive
friendly
The mayor's candor both worked in her favor and against her. While some people loved her open and honest communication, others only wanted to hear positive things. What does candor mean?
pretend things do not exist
open and honest quality in someone
private; someone who hides information
The word "pig" has a negative connotation when you are talking about a person. That is one animal people don't like being called. What does connotation mean?
a neutral feeling
a literal meaning
idea or feeling perceived by a word
The docile horse made its way along the beginner's trail. He was easily led by the farmhand. What does docile mean?
easily led or controlled; obedient
new with little knowledge
hostile; not easily controlled
After the supply drive, there were copious amounts of school supplies to give out. There definitely won't be a shortage of supplies this year. What does copious mean?
an adequate amount
an abundance amount
a lack or very little
The innocent man was exonerated when the police found new evidence to charge someone else with the crime. What does exonerated mean?
to find guilty
to have an abundance of evidence
to free from blame or guilt
When they were finally rescued, the men were famished. They had spent four days lost at sea with no supplies. What does famished mean?
full; satisfied
needing nothing
very hungry
My boss tends to inundate people with projects. I am so busy some days that I don't even have time to sit down. What does inundate mean?
engage with others
give few tasks
overwhelm with things to be done
Most people think the idea of astronauts making it to Mars is ludicrous. What does ludicrous mean?
completely plausible
foolish; ridiculous
a rapper from the 2000's
During the hurricane, the officials received a mandate from the mayor to evacuate the city. The residents of the town had no other choice. What does mandate mean?
an independent task
fear of completion
an official order to do something
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech was a beautiful oration discussing the need for equal rights, regardless of the color of a person's skin. What does oration mean?
a device for giving speeches
a brief conversation
a formal speech
You at least need a rudimentary knowledge of programming before you try to create your own website. What does rudimentary mean?
having extensive knowledge
having no knowledge at all
limited to basic principles
I thought "The Office" would be funny and exciting, but after watching it, I found it to be rather stodgy. What does stodgy mean?
without care
dull or uninspired
funny and exciting
After failing her history final, Kayla was sullen for a whole week. Not even her new puppy could cheer her up. What does sullen mean?
being in a great mood
gloomy
even-tempered; unaffected
In line 3, the word "widow" means......
a type of poison
the dead male spider
the human victim of the spider
a female whose mate has died
The word "ample" in line 7 indicates that the spider is.....
feminine
large
dotted with colors
normal
The word "propel" in line 7 could best be replaced by......
move
develop
destroy
inhibit
The word "rough" in line 1 is closest in meaning to......
unsmooth
mean
approximate
heavy
A 'school' in line 3 is....
a common belief
a college
a university
an educational institution
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'free' in line 4?
cheap
no cost
uncontrolled
democratic
The word 'multipurpose' in line 3 is closest in meaning to.....
health
singular
recognized
varied
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word 'season' in line 4?
divide
forecast
spice
put a time limit
The word 'unnatural' in line 2 is closest in meaning to......
wild
violent
domesticated
abnormal
Which of the following could be used to replace the word 'survives' in line 6?
Rises to
Succumbs to
Denies
Lives through
What does stationary mean?
They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.
The patient had to wait in the waiting room to see the doctor.
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.
I will post a flyer to advertise the lunch specials.
A spring popped through the mattress.
.
ideas for solving the
problem, Mr. Smith wrote them on the board so they would not be forgotten.
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.
What does brutal mean?
Based on the sentence above, what does IMPLEMENT mean?
