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HONORS Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

following accepted rules for doing something; proper, legal, or official

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

correspondence

2.

seeing the negative/seeing the glass "half-empty"

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

optimistic

d)

pessimistic

3.

seeing the positive/seeing the glass "half-full"

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

optimistic

d)

pessimistic

4.

communication by exchange of letters

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

correspondence

5.

relaxed in style or feeling; causal

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

correspondence

6.

a portrayal of a character’s unique character traits

a)

characterization

b)

conflict

c)

theme

d)

correspondence

7.

the feeling that the reader has when reading a text

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

corespondence

8.

ready for something to occur/can't wait for something to happen

a)

anticipate

b)

apprehensive

c)

optimistic

d)

pessimistic

9.

unsure, worried

a)

anticipate

b)

apprehensive

c)

tone

d)

mood

10.

the lesson learned or message of a written work (bumper sticker message)

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

11.

worn-out, exhausted

a)

weary

b)

wary

c)

dubious

d)

ominous

12.

seeing the negative/seeing the glass "half-empty"

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

optimistic

d)

pessimistic

13.

calm, peaceful, relaxing

a)

weary

b)

cautious

c)

tranquil

d)

dubious

14.

communication by exchange of letters

a)

formal

b)

informal

c)

correspondence

15.

problems or issues characters face in a story

a)

ominous

b)

conflict

c)

characterization

d)

tone

16.

the author or speaker's attitude/feeling toward a subject

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

correspondence

17.

the feeling that the reader has when reading a text

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

corespondence

18.

ready for something to occur/can't wait for something to happen

a)

anticipate

b)

apprehensive

c)

optimistic

d)

pessimistic

19.

unsure, worried

a)

anticipate

b)

apprehensive

c)

tone

d)

mood

20.

cautious, on guard

a)

tranquil

b)

weary

c)

wary

d)

ominous

21.

solid judgement, intelligent choices, wisdom

a)

optimism

b)

apprehension

c)

anticipation

d)

sagacity

22.

surplus, excess, unnecessary

a)

optimistic

b)

superfluous

c)

pretentious

d)

rancorous

23.

bitter, resentful

a)

pessimistic

b)

superfluous

c)

rancorous

d)

pretentious

24.

showy, flashy, pretending to have or be something or someone he or she is not

a)

prudent

b)

pretentious

c)

rancorous

d)

superfluous

25.

wise, sensible

a)

rancorous

b)

prudent

c)

pretentious

d)

superfluous

26.

threatening, dangerous

a)

weary

b)

dubious

c)

ominous

d)

pessimistic

27.

uncertain, questionable

a)

tone

b)

pretentious

c)

ominous

d)

dubious

28.

first light of day, sunrise (AM)

a)

dawn

b)

dusk

29.

last light of day, sunset (PM)

a)

dusk

b)

dawn

30.

softly, gently, carefully

a)

wearily

b)

warily

c)

gingerly

d)

dubiously

31.

dull, boring

a)

gingerly

b)

dubious

c)

tedious

d)

tenacious

32.

disorderly, confusing

a)

gingerly

b)

chaotic

c)

spurious

d)

transient

33.

relating to the city

a)

urban

b)

rural

34.

relating to the country

a)

rural

b)

urban

35.

done in a secret or sneaky way

a)

wearily

b)

surreptitiously

c)

gingerly

d)

warily

36.

fake, not genuine

a)

tedious

b)

dubious

c)

spurious

d)

transient

37.

lasting a short time, temporary

a)

tedious

b)

transient

c)

spurious

d)

renacious

38.

to clear of all suspicion

a)

voice

b)

vindicate

c)

anticipate

d)

apprehend

39.

a literary device that provides a clue or warning about later events that'll develop in the storyline

a)

conflict

b)

voice

c)

characterization

d)

foreshadowing

40.

satisfied, pleased, “okay with it”

a)

tedious

b)

tenacious

c)

content

d)

bitter

41.

angry, hurt, jealous, resentful because of one’s unfair or unjust treatment

a)

dubious

b)

bitter

c)

conflict

d)

suspicious

42.

a past event that interrupts the forward action of a story 

a)

characterization

b)

conflict

c)

foreshadowing

d)

flashback

43.

determined, allowing nothing to  stand in one’s way 

a)

venerable

b)

blithe

c)

persistent

d)

content

44.

neutral, having no feeling for or against

a)

vindicate

b)

dubious

c)

spurious

d)

indifferent

45.

irritating, bothering

a)

conflict

b)

venerable

c)

annoying

d)

indifferent

46.

respected because of age, wisdom, or character

a)

rancorous

b)

vindicated

c)

venerable

d)

tenacious

47.

showing a lack of concern, uncaring,  careless

a)

blithe

b)

tedious

c)

dubious

d)

suspicious

48.

confused, puzzled

a)

bewildered

b)

prevalent

c)

lighthearted

d)

meticulous

49.

confused, puzzled

a)

lighthearted

b)

meticulous

c)

perplexed

d)

wary

50.

giving without expecting anything in return

a)

tenacious

b)

meticulous

c)

generous

d)

prevalent

51.

carefree,  easy-going

a)

indifferent

b)

meticulous

c)

lighthearted

d)

dubious

52.

very common in or among a particular group

a)

venerable

b)

prevalent

c)

meticulous

d)

transient

53.

paying attention to detail,  careful, precise

a)

egregious

b)

prevalent

c)

meticulous

d)

surreptitiously

54.

outstandingly bad, shocking, offensive

a)

meticulous

b)

tedious

c)

egregious

d)

dubious

55.

a piece of writing, such as a short story or poem, that has the purpose of telling a story

a)

literary text

b)

correspondence

c)

characterization

d)

voice

56.

looking only at the facts

a)

formal

b)

objective

c)

biased

d)

subjective

57.

STRONG OPINIONS,in favor or against a person, group, or thing

a)

biased

b)

objective

c)

prevalent

d)

informal

58.

influenced by personal feelings/

opinions

a)

formal

b)

subjective

c)

objective

d)

laconic

59.

brief, using very few words

a)

prevalent

b)

meticulous

c)

laconic

d)

spurious

60.

causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument

a)

subjective

b)

egregious

c)

controversial

d)

laconic

61.

serious, gloomy

a)

skeptical

b)

sympathetic

c)

somber

d)

melancholy

62.

doubtful, unsure

a)

somber

b)

weary

c)

melancholy

d)

skeptical

63.

caring, compassionate

a)

skeptical

b)

somber

c)

sympathetic

d)

melancholy

64.

sorrowful. depressed

a)

spurious

b)

laconic

c)

melancholy

d)

somber

65.

the intended group of readers, listeners, or viewers that a text is addressing.

a)

literary text

b)

persuasive

c)

voice

d)

audience

66.

react without thinking, spontaneous

a)

obscure

b)

impulsive

c)

indifferent

d)

persuasive

67.

hopeless, depressed, withdrawn, low in spirits

a)

meticulous

b)

audacious

c)

despondent

d)

somber

68.

convincing, influencing

a)

impulsive

b)

persuasive

c)

indifferent

d)

obscure

69.

recklessly bold, daring

a)

laconic

b)

indifferent

c)

superfluous

d)

audacious

70.

cheat someone out of something; defraud

a)

anticipate

b)

venerate

c)

bilk

d)

vindicate

71.

hard to see, not distinct

a)

venerable

b)

blithe

c)

obscure

d)

ominous

72.

a text where the writer is either ‘for’ or ‘against’ an issue and supports his/her claim with evidence

a)

persuasive text

b)

literary text

c)

informational text

d)

argumentative text

73.

the main argument FOR an opinion that is backed by reasons and must be supported by evidence

a)

biased statement

b)

claim

c)

audience

d)

objective statement

74.

confusing, difficult to understand

a)

audacious

b)

prudent

c)

ambiguous

d)

blithe

75.

confusing, difficult to understand

a)

tedious

b)

ambiguous

c)

assertive

d)

audacious

76.

shy, lacking courage

a)

ominous

b)

defiant

c)

timid

d)

ambiguous

77.

pushy, confident, direct

a)

egregious

b)

defiant

c)

assertive

d)

despondent

78.

refusing to obey 

a)

prevalent

b)

persistent

c)

defiant

d)

assertive

79.

a person, group, or thing that is against another/opponent, enemy

a)

audience

b)

adversary

c)

voice

d)

correspondence

80.

to forbid or make something illegal

a)

anticipate

b)

prohibit

c)

bilk

d)

vindicate

81.

source free from bias and backed up with evidence,  written by a trustworthy author or organization

(EXAMPLES:-scholarly, peer-reviewed articles or books -written by researchers)

a)

correspondence

b)

credible/reliable source

c)

argumentative text

d)

literary text

82.

causing great worry or anxiety

a)

hesitant

b)

melancholy

c)

distressing

d)

skeptical

83.

feeling of/anger or hurt  toward someone for what he/she has done to you

a)

sinister

b)

resentful

c)

hesitant

d)

somber

84.

slow to act or proceed (as from fear, indecision, or unwillingness)

a)

somber

b)

laconic

c)

sinister

d)

hesitant

85.

living or being by oneself  

a)

perplexity

b)

bias

c)

solitude

d)

anticipation

86.

wicked or evil

a)

tenacious

b)

ambiguous

c)

sinister

d)

hesitant

87.

a position that goes against, or opposes your main argument

a)

literary text

b)

argumentative text

c)

claim

d)

counterargument

88.

strong desire to achieve

a)

reliable

b)

ambitious

c)

prudent

d)

venerable

89.

not confident in oneself

a)

insolent

b)

spurious

c)

insecure

d)

laconic

90.

dependable, trustworthy

a)

insolent

b)

perplexed

c)

prudent

d)

reliable

91.

calm, peaceful

a)

surreptitious

b)

insolent

c)

serene

d)

lament

92.

expressing sorrow or regret, to mourning

a)

spurious

b)

lament

c)

insolent

d)

serene

93.

rude, arrogant, and disrespectful in speech or behavior

a)

ambiguous

b)

serene

c)

insolent

d)

tenacious

94.

excited or anxious about what happens next ,“on the edge of your seat”

a)

flashback

b)

suspenseful

c)

foreshadow

d)

persuasive

95.

put in your words

a)

reliable source

b)

persuasive

c)

paraphrase

d)

biased

96.

not willing to put up with

a)

objective

b)

intolerant

c)

biased

d)

defiant

97.

strict and serious

a)

defiant

b)

intolerant

c)

stern

d)

distressing

98.

the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another.

a)

suspense

b)

nostalgia

c)

opposition

d)

solitude

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