WorksheetsVocabulary in Context
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When I explained that aliens seized my homework, my teacher laughed incredulously and said, “No, seriously. Where is it?”
angrily
calmly
skeptically
boldly
The teacher preferred to go incognito in public, wearing baggy pants and sunglasses in an effort to avoid students.
concealing one’s identity
in a formal manner
fashionably
deliberately
The teacher changed the seating chart to separate the loquacious students because they wouldn’t stop talking to each other.
questioning
below average
humourous
talkative
When a freshman asked to sit at a senior table, the seniors laughed, rolled their eyes, and superciliously retorted, “You can’t sit with us!”
in a superior, ignorant manner
calmly and classily
in a sarcastic tone
properly
The neighbors complained about the cacophony that erupted during the band’s very first practice in the garage.
celebration
unpleasant sounds
harmonious music
group
Her dishevelled hair and pajamas showed that she had just rolled out of bed.
clean
original
unprofessional
untidy
Our vivacious teacher was even more energetic after consuming multiple cups of coffee.
healthy
lively
calm
optimistic
Extroverts are gregarious and interactive, while introverts prefer solitude over social situations.
disruptive
social
opinionated
independent
She provided some comic relief with her joke, which managed to temporarily divert everyone’s attention from the issue.
decrease
calm
turn away
direct
On Valentine’s Day, many couples try to express the intangible idea of love by giving each other physical, materialistic gifts like chocolate or teddy bears.
Unable to be physically touched
inanimate
unrealistic
Permanent and true
The investigative journalist denounced the mayor for smuggling city money and lying to taxpayers.
arrested
spoke to
forgave
openly criticized
Students who are tactile learners enjoy hands-on activities, such as experiments or simulations.
Reluctant and uninterested
visual
Relating to the sense of touch
advanced and skilled
Some people harbor long-lasting antipathy when their preferred presidential candidate is not elected, while others accept the new president and hope for unity.
respect
ignorance
regret and shame
a strong feeling of dislike
After enumerating all of the flaws in her opponent’s argument, the debater specifically attacked each flawed segment.
naming out one by one
acting out
criticizing
agreeing with
The boy misconstrued the girl’s friendly and social manner, so he was disappointed and confused when she denied his invitation to dinner and a movie.
benefited from
ignored
appreciated
interpreted wrongly
