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WorksheetsStar Test Words 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Define the word arbitrary.
Ex. sentence: That decision seems so arbitrary.
calculated, planned out
determined by chance
decisive and to the point
impossible
Define the word confluence.
Ex. sentence - A confluence of events is leading us toward the finals
backwards
accidental, not on purpose
random
a joining or coming together
Define the word egregious.
Ex. sentence - These were not just typical infractions, they were egregious.
normal
very bad
unplanned
calculated
Define the word inadequate.
Ex. sentence - The effort put forth was inadequate to complete the task.
not enough
more than enough
depressing
embarassing
Define the word diffuse.
Example sentence - The forest was filled with a soft, diffused light.
eliminate
concentrated in one place
to spread out, scatter
bright and shiny
Define the word thwart.
Ex. sentence - Our efforts to win were thwarted by the other team.
to stop from happening
to encourage
to help
to preserve for later use
Define the word anvil.
Ex sentence - I need an anvil to make a metal nametag.
hammer
song
heavy, iron block
excuse
Define the word mantel.
Ex: Go put that picture on the mantel.
bookshelf
beam above the fireplace
television stand
cupboard
Define the word autobiographical.
Ex: The book we read about Reyna Grande was autobiographical.
written by the person about their own life
written by a person about someone else's life
written by several people about an event
written by one person about one event
Define the word immersed.
Ex: We were so immersed in the show that we didn't see him come in.
barely listening to
distracted
to become deeply involved in
to easily believe something
Define the word translucent.
Ex: The stained glass windows were very colorful and translucent.
pieced together
darkened and shaded
completely clear
clear enough for light to pass through
Define the word vile.
Ex: He isn't just disgusting, he is vile.
important and powerful
morally bad, wicked
determined
arrogant and proud
Define the word conundrum.
Ex: Looking around at the pieces he said, "Well, isn't this a conundrum."
a catastrophe
a confusing problem
a mistake
a painting
Define the word curator.
Ex: We spoke to the curator and they showed us where the exhibit was.
captain of a ship
information desk
keeper of a museum
guest service agent
Define the word transcendent.
Ex: We described the actors as absolutely transcendent.
horrible distracting
excited and happy
confusing
beyond a normal human experience
Define the word enthralled.
Ex: We were completely enthralled in the game.
to be confused
to find something fascinating
to zone out
to watch anxiously
