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Set 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word matches this definition: "Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike"?

a)

disdain

b)

egregious

c)

disparate

d)

dispel

2.

"Knoll" means:

a)

a small natural mound

b)

having or showing arrogant superiority

c)

make lighter or brighter

d)

extend out or project in space

3.

The definition, "extend out or project in space" matches the word:

a)

knoll

b)

jut

c)

imperious

d)

jargon

4.

"Jargon" means:

a)

to move one item parallel to another one

b)

to create balance and harmony

c)

to add an ending, such as -ed or -ing to a noun, verb, or adjective

d)

technical terminology about a particular subject

5.

"Imperious" means:

a)

being obedient

b)

showing meekness or shyness

c)

having or showing arrogant superiority

d)

being humble

6.

An antonym for "illuminate' would be:

a)

darken

b)

brightness

c)

complicate

d)

floodlight

7.

"Headway" means:

a)

forward movement

b)

going backward

c)

moving behind

d)

being redirected

8.

Which word means "the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place"?

a)

egregious

b)

habitation

c)

circumference

d)

environment

9.

Grueling means:

a)

effortless

b)

trivial

c)

disappointed

d)

exhausted

10.

A synonym for a pleasing smell is:

a)

odor

b)

stench

c)

fragrance

d)

stink

11.

Which sentence uses"falter" incorrectly?

a)

If she noticed this, she didn't falter and kept moving holding his hand tight.

b)

Mary did not falter as she gave her speech to the large crowd

c)

The wind faltered across the sand.

d)

"Contrary to many expectations, he didn't falter or even hesitate."

12.

An antonym for "exasperation" would be:

a)

irritation

b)

delight

c)

disdain

d)

irritation

13.

Which definition best matches the word "emerge"?

a)

to send backward or behind

b)

come out into view

c)

to redirect

d)

to conceal or hide away

14.

Synonyms for egregious would be:

a)

mild, slight

b)

horrendous, shocking, dreadful

c)

concealed, hidden

d)

marvelous, wonderful, awesome

15.

The best definition of disdain is:

a)

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

b)

boredom

c)

the end of a journey or place

d)

the bottom of a swimming pool