wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

English IV 2022 Midterm Vocabulary

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Because she hates me, my neighbor is always spreading _____ lies about me.

a)

sycophant

b)

pernicious

c)

ubiquitous

d)

slipshod

2.

Upset about his demotion, Ed made an angry ______ about his employer.

a)

sycophant

b)

pernicious

c)

non sequitur

d)

diatribe

3.

The candidate made a _____ against his opponent

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

4.

Jake’s ______ behavior is going to put him in the hospital one of these days

a)

pernicious

b)

precursor

c)

slipshod

d)

sycophant

e)

ubiquitous

5.

He launched a bitter ______ against the younger generation.

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

6.

The ________ effect of this advertising on children is a problem that we ignore at our peril.

a)

pernicious

b)

precursor

c)

slipshod

d)

sycophant

e)

ubiquitous

7.

Their sins deny them rest and they will continue their _______ behavior beyond the grave unless formally exorcised.

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

8.

_________ administration caused several staffers to go for months without receiving their salaries, while running up thousands of dollars in advances.

a)

pernicious

b)

precursor

c)

slipshod

d)

sycophant

e)

ubiquitous

9.

I wore jeans or the ______ dresses approved by the school authorities.

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

10.

My sister is too friendly and outgoing for anyone to ever accuse her of being _____.

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

11.

How _____ of you to fling rotten dog food on my car!

a)

demure

b)

diatribe

c)

impregnable

d)

nefarious

e)

non sequitur

12.

If you turn in a ______ project for your final assignment, you will probably not pass the class.

a)

pernicious

b)

precursor

c)

slipshod

d)

sycophant

e)

ubiquitous

13.

Because the roofer performed a _____ repair job, we had a leak in the kitchen within hours.

a)

nefarious

b)

demure

c)

impregnable

d)

slipshod

14.

Having a long rap sheet, the man lead a life of ______ behavior.

a)

nefarious

b)

demure

c)

impregnable

d)

slipshod

15.

Although Meryl may appear ______ and quiet, she will speak out for those she loves.

a)

impregnable

b)

demure

c)

precursor

d)

slipshod

16.

I have a natural _______ for politics, which explains my extreme interest in the subject.

a)

jingoistic

b)

implacable

c)

affinity

d)

coquette

e)

harangue

17.

While I met with Joe to have a friendly chat, he wanted to deliver another ______ about his dissatisfaction with life.

a)

jingoistic

b)

implacable

c)

affinity

d)

coquette

e)

harangue

18.

Because Helen’s injury did not seem to be healing, she began to ______ her treatment.

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

19.

Even when the emergency room was packed with patients, the staff remained _____ and calmly did their duties.

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

20.

Catherine believed if she destroyed the _______ she would have seven years of misfortune.

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

21.

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.

a)

jingoistic

b)

implacable

c)

affinity

d)

coquette

e)

harangue

22.

Rather than ______ the extreme short supply of Ben & Jerry's new ice cream flavor, why not look at for some other flavors to try?

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

23.

People often love to go camping because of _______ aspects of nature are a welcome departure from the hectic energy of the city.

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

24.

Some people have a natural ______ with children so they become social workers, teachers, or pediatric nurses.

a)

jingoistic

b)

implacable

c)

affinity

d)

coquette

e)

harangue

25.

Some people think of crystals as _______, so they wear the crystals around their neck and often carry them in their pockets.

a)

bemoan

b)

misogynist

c)

abhor

d)

talisman

e)

placid

26.

Trying to talk to Jim about serious issues is difficult because of his ______ personality.

a)

Bovine

b)

Facetious

c)

Contrite

d)

Erudite

e)

Anomaly

27.

I'm sure they have been forgiven their little transgressions because the two of them seem to be ______ for their actions.

a)

Bovine

b)

Facetious

c)

Contrite

d)

Erudite

e)

Anomaly

28.

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.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

29.

Fly-by-night contractors are famous for trying to ______ homeowners out of thousands of dollars for so-called home improvements that are never completed.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

30.

The minister preached for hours about the sins of _______ against the church.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

31.

Because she was overbearing and often ______, Jane had few friends.

a)

Bovine

b)

Facetious

c)

Contrite

d)

Erudite

e)

Anomaly

32.

Because he wasn’t ______, the judge sentenced the unremorseful man to the maximum number of years.

a)

Bovine

b)

Facetious

c)

Contrite

d)

Erudite

e)

Anomaly

33.

You can avoid getting sick so often by frequently washing your hands to eliminate _______ bacteria and viruses.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

34.

Be careful with your inheritance because there are a lot of schemes designed to _____ novice investors with claims of easy money.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

35.

In some religions, it is considered ______ for one to criticize the teachings of the prophets.

a)

Noxious

b)

Bilk

c)

Replete

d)

Blasphemy

e)

Absolution

36.

After the _______ at Waterloo, the defeated troops returned home.

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

37.

Despite his ________, Kurt was able to push past his boredom and finish his homework.

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

38.

Which word is a noun used to express dissatisfaction due to boredom?

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

39.

Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for something that has become a failure?

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

40.

Which word is a verb used when a person stops themselves from doing something that they enjoy?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

41.

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?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

42.

Which word is a verb used as a strong word for when someone publicly ridicules another person?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

43.

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.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

44.

Determined to capture the killer, the police officer was ________ in his pursuit.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

45.

Although Taylor wants to ________ from gossiping, she is afraid her friends will encourage her to talk about other people.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

46.

For the past seven years, the economy has been plagued with one financial ______ after another.

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

47.

Let us escape from the ______ of sitting around the house and go to the beach for a change.

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

48.

Which word is a noun used as a stronger word for something that has become a failure?

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

49.

Which word is a noun used to express dissatisfaction due to boredom?

a)

cantankerous

b)

deride

c)

debacle

d)

temerity

e)

ennui

50.

Which word is a verb used when a person stops themselves from doing something that they enjoy?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

51.

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?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

52.

Which word is a verb used as a strong word for when someone publicly ridicules another person?

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

53.

To avoid offending his voters, the politician will _______ from voting on the unpopular bill.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

54.

The reporter’s ________ search for the truth helped solve a murder case that had been open for twenty years.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

55.

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.

a)

abstain

b)

acquiesce

c)

haughty

d)

lampoon

e)

tenacious

56.

It surprised everyone when our history teacher went off on a _______ about physics.

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

57.

As an investigator, John often uses _______ surveillance methods to follow his suspects without being seen.

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

58.

Which adjective means something or someone that is hidden from view?

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

59.

Which noun means to leave the current topic of conversation and move on to a completely different one?

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

60.

When my mother is angry, she will complain about one thing and then go on a _______ about a totally different item.

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

61.

The purpose of the agency’s ______ operation is to rescue the kidnapped soldiers before the enemy troops can prepare a defense.

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

62.

Which adjective means something or someone that is hidden from view?

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

63.

Which noun means to leave the current topic of conversation and move on to a completely different one?

a)

Engender

b)

Nuance

c)

Covert

d)

Renown

e)

Tangent

64.

Although Gail hates coffee, _____ led her into the coffee shop where she reconnected with an old friend.

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

65.

Sarah was always showing her ______ when she would give her extra money to the poor and donate blood to the blood bank each week.

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

66.

Which word can be used to describe an incident that is believed to be meant to be, like destiny?

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

67.

Which word means an action that a person does that shows they care more about others than themselves?

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

68.

Which word is used when a person thinks deeply about something?

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

69.

Which word is used to describe something that is incapable of producing any results?

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

70.

Which word can be used as the highest point of a location?

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

71.

After I _______ over my scholarship offers, I will make a decision regarding my college choice

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

72.

The singer reached her ______ of her career when she sold over twelve million records in 2013.

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

73.

The man’s ________ attempt to escape his kidnappers ended when he fell down the stairs and broke his leg

a)

Gauche

b)

Futile

c)

Ruminate

d)

Acrimony

e)

Zenith

74.

Sarah was always showing her ______ when she would give her extra money to the poor and donate blood to the blood bank each week.

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

75.

Which word can be used to describe an incident that is believed to be meant to be, like destiny?

a)

Kismet

b)

Exonerate

c)

Altruism

d)

Myopic

e)

Galvanize

76.

Although Janet had gone to cooking school for two years, she was still an ______ cook.

a)

Anodyne

b)

Depravity

c)

Incendiary

d)

Inept

e)

Insipid

77.

Which word means a person that does not have certain abilities or skills needed for an occupation or job?

a)

Anodyne

b)

Depravity

c)

Incendiary

d)

Inept

e)

Insipid

78.

Which word means to give comfort to others in their time of need?

a)

Mitigate

b)

Pedestrian

c)

Solace

d)

Vacillate

e)

Visceral

79.

Although Liza was distraught during her father’s funeral, she later found ______ by looking at the family photo album.

a)

Mitigate

b)

Pedestrian

c)

Solace

d)

Vacillate

e)

Visceral

80.

Because Marvin was an _____ plumber, he rarely got paid for his services.

a)

Anodyne

b)

Depravity

c)

Incendinary

d)

Inept

e)

Insipid

81.

Which word means a person that does not have certain abilities or skills needed for an occupation or job?

a)

Anodyne

b)

Depravity

c)

Incendiary

d)

Inept

e)

Insipid

82.

Many worried souls find _____ in religion.

a)

Mitigate

b)

Pedestrian

c)

Solace

d)

Vacillate

e)

Visceral

83.

Each time we dine there, Howard manages to ______ the waiter into giving us something for free.

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate

84.

The surprisingly chilly day in September is a ________ of all that winter has to offer.

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate

85.

Marrying someone you hardly know is an ________ decision!

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate

86.

Which word means to persuade a person into doing something by giving them compliments?

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate

87.

Which word can be a sign that something is about to happen (like a Raven or a storm cloud)?

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate

88.

Which word describes someone who acts without thinking?

a)

Altruism

b)

Cajole

c)

Harbringer

d)

Impetuous

e)

Ruminate