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Vocabulary Power 6: 15-20

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. The (a)   surrounding the new school policy sparked heated debates among students, teachers, and parents.

Choose from the below words
Controversy
Uproar
Discussion
Contention
2.
  1. Love is a ​ (a)   emotion that can be felt and understood by people of all cultures and languages.

Choose from the below words
universal
wonderful
everywhere
solar system
3.
  1. Sarah is an ​ (a)   person who enjoys socializing and meeting new people at parties and gatherings.

Choose from the below words
Extroverted
Outgoing
Gregarious
Sociable
4.
  1. Despite being opponents in the game, the soccer teams showed respect for each other and treated their (a)   with sportsmanship.

Choose from the below words
adversaries
competitors
opponents
rivals
5.

  1. The hikers had to (a)   a steep and rocky trail to reach the breathtaking view at the top of the mountain.

6.
  1. During the summer vacation, the family took a trip to the beach for a fun (a)   from their daily routine.

Choose from the below words
diversion
excursion
adventure
outing
7.
  1. Maria decided to ​ (a)   her old bicycle into a trendy fixed-gear bike by repainting it and adding new handlebars.

Choose from the below words
convert
change
wander
share
8.
  1. The Swiss Army knife is a (a)   tool that can be used for various tasks such as cutting, opening, and screwing.

Choose from the below words
Versatile
Multifunctional
Adaptable
Functional
9.
  1. John has an to eating vegetables, but he's trying to overcome it by trying new recipes with different vegetables.

a)
  1. Aversion

b)

Affinity

c)

Preference

d)

Appetite

10.
  1. The driver quickly _____ an accident by slamming on the brakes and swerving to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

a)
  1. averted

b)

prevented

c)

circumvented

d)

evaded

11.
  1. The cunning fox used _____ to trick the other animals into thinking he was their friend.

a)

deception

b)

subterfuge

c)

guile

d)

ruse

12.
  1. The brave students decided to _____ the bully's behavior to the school principal.

a)
  1. denounce

b)

ignore

c)

condone

d)

confront

13.
  1. After playing outside in the hot sun all day, the children felt (a)   and needed to drink lots of water.

Choose from the below words
dehydrated
refreshed
energized
exhausted
14.
  1. The chef took (a)   steps while preparing the meal, carefully measuring each ingredient to ensure it turned out delicious.

Choose from the below words
Deliberate
Precise
Intentional
Methodical
15.

The man (a)   on his loans and was unable to pay for his loans.

Choose from the below words
Defaulted
Negotiated
Consolidated
Refinanced
16.
  1. By observing the clues at the crime scene, the detective was able to _____ that the thief had entered through the window.

a)
  1. deduce

b)

infer

c)

ascertain

d)

conclude

17.

  1. Sally's (a)   was evident when she didn't receive an invitation to her friend's birthday party.

18.
  1. The con artist tried to (a)   people into giving him their money by promising them huge returns on their investments.

Choose from the below words
delude
beguile
swindle
deceive
19.
  1. After weeks of studying and working on projects, the students felt mentally and physically _____ and needed a break.

a)
  1. depleted

b)

exhausted

c)

drained

d)

fatigued

20.

  1. The (a)   teenager was frequently skipping school and getting into trouble with the police.

21.
  1. The two teams will ​ (a)   for the championship title in a fierce soccer match this weekend.


Choose from the below words
contend
Compete
Cooperate
Converse
22.

  1. After receiving a low grade on her test, Maria felt (a)   and doubted her abilities in math.

23.
  1. It took me a lot of hard work and determination, but I was able to (a)   my goal of becoming a fluent English speaker.

Choose from the below words
Attain
Abandon
Discard
Neglect
24.

  1. Despite facing many challenges, the hero managed to (a)   the evil sorcerer and bring peace to the kingdom.

25.

  1. Sarah is an (a)   reader who loves spending hours engrossed in books of different genres.

26.
  1. With hard work and dedication, Sarah has the (a)   to become a great musician in the future.

Choose from the below words
Potential
Knowledge
Ability
Strength
27.
  1. The children were filled with joy as they _____ and played freely in the park.

a)
  1. gambolled

b)

froliced

c)

danced

d)

ate tuna sandwiches

28.
  1. Sarah is a(n) _____ student who always completes her assignments on time and puts in extra effort to excel in her studies.

a)
  1. Industrious

b)

Intelligent

c)

Ambitious

d)

Diligent

29.

  1. It was difficult for him to (a)   control, but he knew it was necessary to let others take charge.

30.

  1. The team celebrated their victory with (a)   cheers and high-fives after winning the basketball game.

31.
  1. The fish (a)   in the shallow water, struggling to find its way back to the deep sea.

Choose from the below words
Floundered
Swam
Floated
Jumped
32.

  1. The desert was (a)   , with no trees or plants growing anywhere.

33.
  1. The city skyline was filled with (a)   skyscrapers, reaching high into the sky.

Choose from the below words
immense
enormous
gigantic
colossal
34.
  1. The small boat began to _____ as the strong waves crashed against its side.

a)
  1. Capsize

b)

Sink

c)

Float

d)

Accelerate

35.

  1. The earthquake caused a (a)   , destroying buildings and leaving many people homeless.

36.
  1. Winning the competition _____ the young dancer, as it showed her hard work paid off.

a)
  1. Gratified

b)

Frustrated

c)

Encouraged

d)

Disappointed

37.
  1. Despite the difficult challenges, the hiker was determined to (a)   and reach the mountain summit.

Choose from the below words
Endure
Descend
Reject
Abandon
38.
  1. Sarah decided to avoid (a)   and peacefully resolve the disagreement with her friend.

Choose from the below words
Confrontation
Negotiation
Argument
Discussion
39.

  1. The ancient Greeks believed in the power of (a)   , that events were predetermined by the gods.

40.
  1. Climbing the steep mountain path was ______, but the breathtaking view from the top made it worth the risk.

a)

Perilous

b)

Chill

c)

Exciting

d)

Enjoyable

41.

As a sixth grader, David is (a)   on his parents to drive him to school every morning.

Choose from the below words
dependent
reliant
trusting
obligated
42.

The heavy suitcase was too (a)   for the young boy to lift on his own.

Choose from the below words
ponderous
cumbersome
expensive
delicate
43.

Despite the pressure, the gymnast maintained her (a)   and executed a flawless routine on the balance beam.

44.

Sarah's boss gave her extra money as (a)   for working overtime on the weekend.

45.

Sitting by the window, Maria looked (a)   as she stared at the raindrops falling outside.

46.

After reading the thought-provoking book, Tim took a moment to (a)   the author's message.

47.

In a survival situation, water is (a)   for staying hydrated and maintaining good health.

Choose from the below words
indispensable
unnecessary
flammable
not as important as a sandwich
48.

Mia has a (a)   for art and spends hours every day drawing and painting.

49.

The principal decided to (a)   the student from school for breaking the rules repeatedly.

50.

Emma carefully considered how to (a)   her energy throughout the day, ensuring she had enough for both schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

Choose from the below words
expend
utilize
allocate
distribute