WorksheetsThe Book Thief VOCAB 1-17
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
AMIABLE
HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER
SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY
TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE
ANTONYM: TO PLEASE
PREDOMINANTLY
SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY
TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE
A FEELING OF FEAR OR AGITATION ABOUT SOMETHING
SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE
INCENSE
SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE
ANTONYM: TO PLEASE
SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY
CONTORT
TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL SHAPE
A FEELING OF FEAR OR AGITATION ABOUT SOMETHING THAT MAY HAPPEN
HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER
PERPLEX
SYNONYM: MOSTLY OR PRIMARILY
SYNONYM: PUZZLE OR BAFFLE
TREPIDATION
HAVING OR DISPLAYING A FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT MANNER
TWIST OR BEND OUT OF ITS NORMAL STATE
A FEELING OF AGITATION OR FEAR ABOUT SOMETHING THAT MAY HAPPEN
Fred's seemingly ____________ question enraged his boss so much that Fred was almost fired
INNOCUOUS
COAX
BERATED
AUDACIOUS
They tried to _______ the puppy back into the house with treats and toys.
callous
prolific
berated
coax
She _____________ her children for staying out past their designated curfew.
audacious
prolific
berated
callous
The plan was ________________ and had very little chance of working in favor of the planners.
prolific
audacious
innocuouc
callous
Due to the forecast, school administrators worried that the ____________ amount of snow would pose a danger, so they cancelled school.
prolific
callous
audacious
innocuous
Her ____________ comments about the accident made me wonder if she even had a heart.
berated
audacious
prolific
callous
Which of the following is the definition of DERISION?
scornful ridicule or mockery
giving flattery or praise
reprimand someone severly
expression of disapproval or disappointment
Whish of the following is a SYNONYM for RELINQUISH?
suffer or hurt
support or help
renounce or let go
retain or keep
Which of the following is the correct usage of the word FUTILE?
The strategies are futile and will surely lead to success.
There are futile differences between the heart and brain.
Ice is futile for small ankle sprains and stains
It was a futile attempt to keep the kids in their seats during the magic show
Which of the following is NOT a definition for the word CULMINATE?
too reach the highest point
to get to the climax
to begin on a jounrey
to progress to the highest development
Which of the following is the CORRECT usage of the word CASTIGATE?
The crowd whistled and castigated the performers after they brought the audience to tears.
He was castigated by his parents for trying to start a fight during the big game.
They castigated the decorators for their great job preparing for the ceremony.
She was castigated for her straight-A report card and good behavior.
