Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Vocabulary Challenges

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

 A strong liking or inclination for something; a preference.

a)

Mystery

b)

Hearthrob

c)

Charisma

d)

Penchant

2.

 A deep and natural ability to attract and charm people

a)

Mystery

b)

Hearthrob

c)

Charisma

d)

Penchant

3.

 A person considered to be attractive and admired by many, especially romantically.

a)

Mystery

b)

Hearthrob

c)

Charisma

d)

Penchant

4.

A puzzling or unexplained event or situation that arouses curiosity or suspense.

a)

Mystery

b)

Hearthrob

c)

Charisma

d)

Penchant

5.

 Conforming to the truth, originality, or reality, not counterfeit or copied.

a)

impersonator

b)

pedigree

c)

authentic

d)

bard

6.

A skilled poet, often associated with classical literature and storytelling.

a)

impersonator

b)

pedigree

c)

authentic

d)

bard

7.

 The lineage or ancestry of a person or animal, often used to indicate high quality or distinction.

a)

impersonator

b)

pedigree

c)

authentic

d)

bard

8.

A person who imitates the behavior, actions, or style of someone else, especially a famous personality.

a)

impersonator

b)

pedigree

c)

authentic

d)

bard

9.

The __________ employee packed his things and left the office after being fired for stealing from the company.

a)

deny

b)

disgraced

c)

seize

d)

proposed

10.

God's plan for and protection of all creation is _____.

a)

providence

b)

Jacob

c)

Canaan

d)

patriarch

11.

the system, spirit, or customs of medieval knighthood

a)

heresy

b)

chivalry

c)

vernacular

d)

mass

12.

not prevented or discouraged

a)

undeterred

b)

synopsis

c)

linger

d)

bluntly

13.

Select the correctly spelled word:

a)

reasoned

b)

ransoned

c)

ransomed

d)

ransommed

14.

She is too ___ to appreciate the joys of mountain climbing.

a)

inadverdently

b)

profound

c)

mundane

d)

obliged

15.

promised solemnly

a)

vowed

b)

repressive

c)

extenuating

d)

summoned

16.

moved forward slowly and steadily

a)

triumphant

b)

forged

c)

noble

d)

defiant

17.

A low wall...

a)

Agility

b)

Wail

c)

Passive

d)

Parapet

18.

Writing material of sheepskin or goatskin.

a)

frivolous

b)

hedges

c)

irksome

d)

Moslems

e)

parchment

19.

to draw back or shrink away from something dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

a)

obnoxious

b)

ancient

c)

flinched

d)

vivid

20.

If something or someone is withering, they are...

a)

speaking in a surly manner

b)

of relatively large size

c)

fading, shrivelin

d)

damaged by beating or hard usage

21.

Chinel Wildcats are our _____________in every sport.

a)

massacre

b)

monotonous

c)

debate

d)

foe

22.

bold courage or bravery

a)

valor

b)

sullen

c)

inflexible

d)

alleged

23.

Soldiers trained to fight on foot

a)

Cavalry

b)

Archers

c)

Infantry

24.

in a persistent or stubborn manner

a)

hue

b)

doggedly

c)

elude

d)

sullen

25.
What word means an artificial or deceptive front?
a)
embellish
b)
facade
c)
guile
d)
obscure
26.

A lyric poem that expresses strong emptions about life

a)

Satire

b)

Ode

c)

Veto

d)

Legion

27.

Which word means the act of showing respect or honor?

a)

Homage

b)

Trifle

c)

Dirge

d)

Waggish

28.

obtained with gentle persuasion

a)

trudged

b)

nonchalantly

c)

coaxed

d)

ruefully

29.
purloined
a)
overlooked; pardoned
b)
taken without consent
c)
indescribable
d)
overflowing; swarming
30.

Abundant, Plentiful

a)

Nefarious

b)

Glutton

c)

Kindle

d)

copious

31.
What an ___________________ win! That Bullock Creek Team was ranked #1.
a)
spontaneous
b)
improbable
c)
defiant
32.

Behavior characterized by exaggerated emotions.

a)

drama

b)

melodrama

c)

fighting

d)

arguing

33.

Define faux pas:

a)

Something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; extravaganza.

b)

A socially awkward or tactless act; a significant or embarrassing error or mistake : BLUNDER.

c)

An apparition or double of a living person.

34.
a creative work, especially a numbered composition
a)
libation
b)
mercenary
c)
bastion
d)
opus 
35.

thoughts; meditations

a)

ruminations

b)

inveigle

c)

abjure

d)

comatose

36.

Ashley gave her ex-best friend a (a)   look as she walked into class.

37.

to cause someone to feel ashamed; to cause someone or something to lose or become unworthy of respect or approval

a)

deprive

b)

decode

c)

displace

d)

disgrace

38.

Tucker began to pray for _______ when Nibbles jumped on him during the storm

a)

dissension

b)

consent

c)

sensitivity

d)

providence

39.

A system of organizing people into ranks with those of higher rank having more power and privileges:

a)

feudalism

b)

hierarchy

c)

fief

d)

chivalry

40.
What is the correct definition of UNDETERRED?
a)
Commoner
b)
Uninterested in revolutionary advancement
c)
Persevering despite setbacks
d)
Existing at/from the beginning of time
41.

Which of the following options best defines the term "ransomed"?

a)

A) To rescue someone from captivity by paying a sum of money.

b)

B) To exchange goods or services in a mutually beneficial agreement.

c)

C) To engage in a heated argument or dispute. D) To create a duplicate copy of a document or file.

d)

D) To create a duplicate copy of a document or file

42.

ordinary, common

a)

querulous

b)

mundane

c)

ostentatious

d)

collaborate

43.

Eager to reach the new campsite, the hikers _________ new trails through the wilderness.

a)

dashed

b)

forged

c)

fascinated

d)

scoffed