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VFA Lesson 19

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

The word LETHARGY MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(adj) Being still, quiet, or inactive

b)

(noun) A confused condition of reduced consciousness, often brought on by shock or illness; a daze

c)

(noun) A severe lack of energy and enthusiasm; apathy and inactivity

d)

(adj) Lacking energy, spirit, or force; slow

2.

The word QUIESCENT MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(adj) Being still, quiet, or inactive

b)

(verb) To lie down; to rest

c)

(noun) A medicine that causes sleep

d)

(adj) Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

3.

The word SOPORIFIC MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(noun) Laziness; avoiding work or effort

b)

(adj) Sad and gloomy; pensive

c)

(adj) Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

d)

(adj) Causing or tending to cause sleep

4.

The word REPOSE MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(adj) Lacking energy, spirit, or force; slow

b)

(verb) To sleepwalk

c)

(noun) Rest; relaxation; peacefulness

d)

(adj) Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

5.

The word DILATORY MOST NEARLY means:

a)

(adj) Intended to delay; tending to postpone or delay

b)

(noun) Deep sadness or depression; gloom

c)

(noun) A confused condition of reduced consciousness, often brought on by shock or illness; a daze

6.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(noun) Laziness; avoiding work or effort

a)

SOMNAMBULATE

b)

LANGUID

c)

SLOTH

d)

MELANCHOLY

7.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(noun) Deep sadness or depression; gloom

a)

SLOTH

b)

MELANCHOLY

c)

LANGUID

d)

SOPORIFIC

8.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(noun) A confused condition of reduced consciousness, often brought on by shock or illness; a daze

a)

REPOSE

b)

DILATORY

c)

LETHARGY

d)

STUPOR

9.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(verb) To sleepwalk

a)

QUIESCENCE

b)

SOMNAMBULATE

c)

MELANCHOLY

d)

LANGUID

10.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj) Lacking energy, spirit, or force; slow

a)

LANGUID

b)

DILATORY

c)

SOPORIFIC

d)

REPOSE

11.

Which word does BEST complete this sentence?

The film’s tragic ending put us all in a ________ mood.

a)

QUIESCENT

b)

STUPOR

c)

SLOTHFUL

d)

MELANCHOLY

12.

Which word does BEST complete this sentence?

Although the inactive volcano has been in a state of ________ for quite some time, it could erupt again very soon.

a)

LANGUOR

b)

STUPEFY

c)

QUIESCENCE

d)

SLOTHFUL

13.

Which word does BEST complete this sentence?

When you begin to meditate, you need to sit in ______ and try to empty your mind of all thoughts.

a)

REPOSE

b)

STUPOR

c)

SOMNAMBULAR

d)

LANGUISH

14.

Which word does BEST complete this sentence?

The ______ person had no work ethic and only liked to sit on the couch and watch tv all day.

a)

SOPORIFIC

b)

REPOSE

c)

LETHARGY

d)

SLOTHFUL

15.

Which word does BEST complete this sentence?

My father used a ______ strategy to keep me out of the house while my mother arranged my surprise birthday party.

a)

LETHARGIC

b)

DILATORY

c)

LANGUISH

d)

STUPOR

16.

The word LANGUID BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

The sleep therapist was studying patients who ______.

b)

Unhappy with her job, the secretary performed every task at a _____ speed.

c)

After a stressful day of work, I am going to enjoy a _____ walk through the quiet park.

d)

When family went out for lunch, the _____ dog pawed his way up the counter and snagged a bone.

17.

The word SOMNAMBULATE BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

One sleepwalker even drove to his old apartment while in a ______ state!

b)

After sleeping for hours, the cat moved leisurely in a _____ motion.

c)

I have no idea how the calm Erika can show such _______ when there is a tornado warning going on right now.

d)

The professor’s boring speech was _______ and had everyone in the audience yawning.

18.

The word SOPORIFIC BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

So that the mafia defendants could not threaten the witnesses, the court’s s_____ housed the witnesses in a secure place.

b)

The reviews were not very complimentary, saying that the lead actor’s portrayal of his character was ______ and unimaginative.

c)

I have no idea how the calm Erika can show such _______ when there is a tornado warning going on right now.

d)

Everyone was glad when the loud dance music completely altered the ______ tone of the formal event.

19.

The word LETHARGIC BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

Under hypnosis, Gail could not think because she was in a _____ .

b)

The professor’s boring speech was _____ and had everyone in the audience yawning.

c)

When family went out for lunch, the _____ dog pawed his way up the counter and snagged a bone.

d)

Even though the tortoise kept up a _____ pace throughout his race with the hare, his persistence paid off in the end.

20.

The word STUPOR BEST COMPLETES which sentence below?

a)

The saying “a diamond in the rough” is a ______ used to describe someone whose true value has not been revealed.

b)

After taking his night medication, the ______ sleeper would end up eating ice cream while still asleep!

c)

Under hypnosis, Gail could not think because she was in a ______ .

d)

The concert hall used a _____ maze to prevent overcrowding at the main entrance.

21.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the SYNONYMS:

coma; slumber; trance; amazement

a)

SLOTH

b)

STUPOR

c)

QUIESCENT

d)

LANGUID

22.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the SYNONYMS:

apathy; disinterest; drowsiness; inactivity

a)

SLOTH

b)

MELANCHOLY

c)

DILATORY

d)

LETHARGY

23.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the SYNONYMS:

laid-back; lazy; leisurely; lackadaisical

a)

QUIESCENT

b)

LANGUID

c)

SLOTH

d)

REPOSE

24.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the ANTONYMS:

action; awakening; consciousness; wakefulness; work

a)

STUPOR

b)

DILATORY

c)

SOMNAMBULATE

d)

REPOSE

25.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the ANTONYMS:

bright; cheerful; happy; joyful; sunny

a)

DILATORY

b)

MELANCHOLY

c)

SLOTH

d)

TRPOSE

26.

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the ANTONYMS:

activity; busyness; energy; liveliness; vigor

a)

SOMNAMBULATE

b)

SLOTH

c)

LETHARGIC

d)

STUPOR