WorksheetsVocabulary in Sentences
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
DENOTATION
We can find the denotation of words in print and on-line.
the truth of the word
the dictionary definition
the associated word meaning
the word's origin
CONNOTATION
The connotation of the word can be found using clues in the surrounding sentences. Whether it is positive, negative, or neutral depends on the context.
what it might mean
the real definition
the associated meaning of the word
what people think it means
ABERATION
The screaming fire alarm was not an aberation as we were used to hearing it daily.
incomplete
normal
abnormal
complete
ABRIDGE
If I am going to have to read something boring, please give me the abridged version.
shortened
lengthened
ultimate
extended
ACCESSIBLE
Please make sure the hallway is accessible for everyone during the drill.
blocked
available
closed
open
ANTIDOTE
When Chrissy swallowed the poison, we needed the antidote quickly.
a remedy or cure to counteract the problem
something that will make the death easier
something to carry the patient in
something to hold the patient while they are sick
APPEASE
When my boss demands results, I must appease her even when I think she is wrong.
do something that makes another problem seem bigger
Disagree with her
do something to make things quiet or calm
scream at
ARABLE
Before I buy this land, I need to be sure that the land is arable.
able to be sold
able to be rented
suitable for grazing
suitable for farming
ARROGANT
Lexie thought that James was the most arrogant jerk she had ever met when he cared more about his trophy than her life.
insane
overbearing, proud
sweet and kind
selfish, yet cute
ASPIRE
Chaz aspires to become the best neurosurgeon in the world.
working towards a goal
expecting good things
fine with making mistakes
able to take shortcuts
AUSTERE
The new manager is very austere and expects his employees to dress conservatively too.
frumpy and old
grumpy and boring
generous with dress code violations
stern in manner or appearance
AUTONOMOUS
One day, I want to be completely autonomous and do whatever I want. I will answer to no one but myself.
obedient
independent
rich
alone
