WorksheetsEnglish IV 2022 Midterm Vocabulary
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 44mins
Because she hates me, my neighbor is always spreading _____ lies about me.
sycophant
pernicious
ubiquitous
slipshod
Upset about his demotion, Ed made an angry ______ about his employer.
sycophant
pernicious
non sequitur
diatribe
The candidate made a _____ against his opponent
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
Jake’s ______ behavior is going to put him in the hospital one of these days
pernicious
precursor
slipshod
sycophant
ubiquitous
He launched a bitter ______ against the younger generation.
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
The ________ effect of this advertising on children is a problem that we ignore at our peril.
pernicious
precursor
slipshod
sycophant
ubiquitous
Their sins deny them rest and they will continue their _______ behavior beyond the grave unless formally exorcised.
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
_________ administration caused several staffers to go for months without receiving their salaries, while running up thousands of dollars in advances.
pernicious
precursor
slipshod
sycophant
ubiquitous
I wore jeans or the ______ dresses approved by the school authorities.
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
My sister is too friendly and outgoing for anyone to ever accuse her of being _____.
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
How _____ of you to fling rotten dog food on my car!
demure
diatribe
impregnable
nefarious
non sequitur
If you turn in a ______ project for your final assignment, you will probably not pass the class.
pernicious
precursor
slipshod
sycophant
ubiquitous
Because the roofer performed a _____ repair job, we had a leak in the kitchen within hours.
nefarious
demure
impregnable
slipshod
Having a long rap sheet, the man lead a life of ______ behavior.
nefarious
demure
impregnable
slipshod
Although Meryl may appear ______ and quiet, she will speak out for those she loves.
impregnable
demure
precursor
slipshod
I have a natural _______ for politics, which explains my extreme interest in the subject.
jingoistic
implacable
affinity
coquette
harangue
While I met with Joe to have a friendly chat, he wanted to deliver another ______ about his dissatisfaction with life.
jingoistic
implacable
affinity
coquette
harangue
Because Helen’s injury did not seem to be healing, she began to ______ her treatment.
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
Even when the emergency room was packed with patients, the staff remained _____ and calmly did their duties.
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
Catherine believed if she destroyed the _______ she would have seven years of misfortune.
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
After being criticized by the opposition, the pent-up fury of the original speaker vented itself into a fiery ______ about how the opposition had wronged him.
jingoistic
implacable
affinity
coquette
harangue
Rather than ______ the extreme short supply of Ben & Jerry's new ice cream flavor, why not look at for some other flavors to try?
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
People often love to go camping because of _______ aspects of nature are a welcome departure from the hectic energy of the city.
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
Some people have a natural ______ with children so they become social workers, teachers, or pediatric nurses.
jingoistic
implacable
affinity
coquette
harangue
Some people think of crystals as _______, so they wear the crystals around their neck and often carry them in their pockets.
bemoan
misogynist
abhor
talisman
placid
Trying to talk to Jim about serious issues is difficult because of his ______ personality.
Bovine
Facetious
Contrite
Erudite
Anomaly
I'm sure they have been forgiven their little transgressions because the two of them seem to be ______ for their actions.
Bovine
Facetious
Contrite
Erudite
Anomaly
Muller to include cases of mutual resemblance between two or more _____species inhabiting the same area to ensure that the antidotes were on hand at the hospital.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
Fly-by-night contractors are famous for trying to ______ homeowners out of thousands of dollars for so-called home improvements that are never completed.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
The minister preached for hours about the sins of _______ against the church.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
Because she was overbearing and often ______, Jane had few friends.
Bovine
Facetious
Contrite
Erudite
Anomaly
Because he wasn’t ______, the judge sentenced the unremorseful man to the maximum number of years.
Bovine
Facetious
Contrite
Erudite
Anomaly
You can avoid getting sick so often by frequently washing your hands to eliminate _______ bacteria and viruses.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
Be careful with your inheritance because there are a lot of schemes designed to _____ novice investors with claims of easy money.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
In some religions, it is considered ______ for one to criticize the teachings of the prophets.
Noxious
Bilk
Replete
Blasphemy
Absolution
After the _______ at Waterloo, the defeated troops returned home.
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Despite his ________, Kurt was able to push past his boredom and finish his homework.
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a noun used to express dissatisfaction due to boredom?
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for something that has become a failure?
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a verb used when a person stops themselves from doing something that they enjoy?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Which word is an adjective used to describe a person who will refuse to give up on an idea or dream that they believe is important?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Which word is a verb used as a strong word for when someone publicly ridicules another person?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Back in the 1970s, “The Dean Martin Show” began a practice of using celebrity roasts to ________ entertainers, and they became popular form of entertainment that continues today.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Determined to capture the killer, the police officer was ________ in his pursuit.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Although Taylor wants to ________ from gossiping, she is afraid her friends will encourage her to talk about other people.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
For the past seven years, the economy has been plagued with one financial ______ after another.
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Let us escape from the ______ of sitting around the house and go to the beach for a change.
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for something that has become a failure?
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a noun used to express dissatisfaction due to boredom?
cantankerous
deride
debacle
temerity
ennui
Which word is a verb used when a person stops themselves from doing something that they enjoy?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Which word is an adjective used to describe a person who will refuse to give up on an idea or dream that they believe is important?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
Which word is a verb used as a strong word for when someone publicly ridicules another person?
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
To avoid offending his voters, the politician will _______ from voting on the unpopular bill.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
The reporter’s ________ search for the truth helped solve a murder case that had been open for twenty years.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
In that kingdom, any subject who was foolish enough to publicly _______ the king would be punished by having his tongue cut out of his mouth.
abstain
acquiesce
haughty
lampoon
tenacious
It surprised everyone when our history teacher went off on a _______ about physics.
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
As an investigator, John often uses _______ surveillance methods to follow his suspects without being seen.
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
Which adjective means something or someone that is hidden from view?
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
Which noun means to leave the current topic of conversation and move on to a completely different one?
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
When my mother is angry, she will complain about one thing and then go on a _______ about a totally different item.
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
The purpose of the agency’s ______ operation is to rescue the kidnapped soldiers before the enemy troops can prepare a defense.
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
Which adjective means something or someone that is hidden from view?
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
Which noun means to leave the current topic of conversation and move on to a completely different one?
Engender
Nuance
Covert
Renown
Tangent
Although Gail hates coffee, _____ led her into the coffee shop where she reconnected with an old friend.
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Sarah was always showing her ______ when she would give her extra money to the poor and donate blood to the blood bank each week.
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Which word can be used to describe an incident that is believed to be meant to be, like destiny?
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Which word means an action that a person does that shows they care more about others than themselves?
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Which word is used when a person thinks deeply about something?
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
Which word is used to describe something that is incapable of producing any results?
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
Which word can be used as the highest point of a location?
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
After I _______ over my scholarship offers, I will make a decision regarding my college choice
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
The singer reached her ______ of her career when she sold over twelve million records in 2013.
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
The man’s ________ attempt to escape his kidnappers ended when he fell down the stairs and broke his leg
Gauche
Futile
Ruminate
Acrimony
Zenith
Sarah was always showing her ______ when she would give her extra money to the poor and donate blood to the blood bank each week.
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Which word can be used to describe an incident that is believed to be meant to be, like destiny?
Kismet
Exonerate
Altruism
Myopic
Galvanize
Although Janet had gone to cooking school for two years, she was still an ______ cook.
Anodyne
Depravity
Incendiary
Inept
Insipid
Which word means a person that does not have certain abilities or skills needed for an occupation or job?
Anodyne
Depravity
Incendiary
Inept
Insipid
Which word means to give comfort to others in their time of need?
Mitigate
Pedestrian
Solace
Vacillate
Visceral
Although Liza was distraught during her father’s funeral, she later found ______ by looking at the family photo album.
Mitigate
Pedestrian
Solace
Vacillate
Visceral
Because Marvin was an _____ plumber, he rarely got paid for his services.
Anodyne
Depravity
Incendinary
Inept
Insipid
Which word means a person that does not have certain abilities or skills needed for an occupation or job?
Anodyne
Depravity
Incendiary
Inept
Insipid
Many worried souls find _____ in religion.
Mitigate
Pedestrian
Solace
Vacillate
Visceral
Each time we dine there, Howard manages to ______ the waiter into giving us something for free.
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
The surprisingly chilly day in September is a ________ of all that winter has to offer.
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
Marrying someone you hardly know is an ________ decision!
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
Which word means to persuade a person into doing something by giving them compliments?
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
Which word can be a sign that something is about to happen (like a Raven or a storm cloud)?
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
Which word describes someone who acts without thinking?
Altruism
Cajole
Harbringer
Impetuous
Ruminate
