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WorksheetsVocabulary 4: Happiness and Unhappiness Practice
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
unhappy and resentful
anguish
congenial
defiant
disgruntled
gratification
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
friendly and sociable
anguish
congenial
defiant
disgruntled
gratification
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
openly resistant to authority
anguish
congenial
defiant
disgruntled
gratification
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
great pain
anguish
congenial
defiant
disgruntled
gratification
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
satisfaction
anguish
congenial
defiant
disgruntled
gratification
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
to disappoint
blithe
desolate
despondent
disillusion
exuberant
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
depressed; in low spirits
blithe
desolate
despondent
disillusion
exuberant
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
enthusiastic and joyful
blithe
desolate
despondent
disillusion
exuberant
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
having no vegetation; lonely
blithe
desolate
despondent
disillusion
exuberant
Which word fits the definition? Pay attention to parts of speech too.
carefree and cheerful
blithe
desolate
despondent
disillusion
exuberant
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
I always feel a sense of _____ when I get a thank you note for a gift I sent.
congeniality
desolation
gratification
disillusionmnet
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
Children may become _____ when they discover that their parents aren't perfect.
desolate
disillusioned
congenial
blithe
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
After winning the state spelling bee, the students were _____ .
desolate
defiant
despondent
exuberant
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
With exams over and spring underway, the campus center was filled with _____ students.
anguished
defiant
disillusioned
blithe
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
When everything seems to go wrong, it's easy to become _____ .
despondent
exuberant
gratified
congenial
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
The student's _____ behavior was rewarded when he was voted "Most Friendly."
congenial
disillusioned
despondent
blithe
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
The _____ on the faces of the injured crash survivors was plain to see.
gratification
exuberance
anguish
congeniality
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
The _____ protestors continued to block traffic even after being ordered to leave.
gratified
defiant
congenial
blithe
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
The _____ athlete complained to the coach when she wasn't chosen for the team.
congenial
exuberant
disgruntled
gratified
Which word BEST completes the sentence?
After a day lost in the woods, the hiker was beginning to feel _____ .
gratified
blithe
exuberant
desolate
Which words BEST complete the sentence?
The injured runner's _____ showed on his twisted face, as he waited _____ for the ambulance.
anguish...
despondently
congeniality...
exuberantly
gratification...
defiantly
desolation...
blithely
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
The exuberance of the cheerleaders spread to the fans.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
The children blithely played on the rusty old swing set, unconcerned about getting hurt.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
Though unhappy with their training, the disgruntled recruits refrained from complaining.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
It will be difficult for voters to overcome their disillusionment after they were misled during the last election campaign.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
The friendliest contestant was voted Miss Congeniality.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
Refusing to speak to the police officer was an act of defiance by the suspect.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
After losing the World Series, the team members were despondent as they answered the reporters' questions.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
The mourners' anguish could only be appreciated by others who shared a similar loss.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
Above the timberline, the terrain has a feeling of desolation.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which part of speech is the vocabulary word being used as in the following sentence?
The film director showed gratification for the lifetime achievement award presented by the academy.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
A job that probably would NOT require congeniality
restaurant host
prison guard
politician
salesperson
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
Something that might disillusion you
lion's roar
homework
a friend's lie
an enemy's criticism
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
Something most likely to be desolate
Mars
a town
a huge skyscraper
a busy highway
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
A cause for anguish
a sad movie
a death in the family
a cash award
a torn shirt
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
Something that would be gratifying
a toothache
a tax form
a grocery bill
a promotion
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
A reason to be despondent
a new job
a winning team
a lost pet
a minor cut
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
An example of exuberant behavior
hoping, praying
writing, reading
sitting, standing
jumping, shouting
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
Someone who usually appears blithe
an aid worker
a cheerleader
a firefighter
a police officer
Which answer BEST describes the action or situation?
Someone who might be disgruntled
a popular leader
a benched player
a contest winner
a promoted worker
