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WW3k G10 L3

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Curtail

a)

judge tentatively or form an estimate of

b)

existing only in the mind

c)

to cut short or reduce

d)

a periodically repeated sequence of events

2.

Discriminate

a)

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

b)

to make or recognize clear distinctions, to treat in a less or more favorable way

the act of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or ting on the basis of that group rather then actual merit

c)

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

d)

be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait

3.

Espionage

a)

interchange information or ideas

b)

twist and press out of shape

c)

consistent with or based on or using reason

d)

the act of spying, especially government spy obtaining secrets of another government

4.

Inalienable

a)

a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.

b)

reduce to a pure state

c)

not able to be taken or given away

d)

belonging to a foreign country or nation.

5.

Incarcerate

a)

the governing authority of a political unit

b)

strengthen and support

c)

grant freedom to; free from confinement

d)

to confine or put in prison

6.

Indignity

a)

an insult to ones pride; offensive or humiliating treatment

b)

formal reserve or seriousness of manner, appearance, or language

c)

the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed.

d)

take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off

7.

Indiscriminate

a)

not marked by careful distinctions; haphazard

b)

bring back into original existence, function, or position

c)

show a reaction to something

d)

limit access to

8.

Infamous

a)

known about by many people.

b)

a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

c)

having a very bad reputation; notorious; disgraceful; vicious

d)

of recognized authority or excellence

9.

Intercede

a)

to act or plead on anothers behalf; to try to smooth out differences between two parties

b)

stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).

c)

break the continuity of (a line or surface).

d)

a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity

10.

Malign

a)

a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

b)

to say negative and unfair things about; slander; Evil; showing ill will

c)

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

d)

estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

11.

Perpetrate

a)

the action or condition or an instance of persevering : steadfastness.

b)

to commit, as a crime or other antisocial act

c)

continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition

d)

be in contact with

12.

Rampant

a)

the property possessed by a large mass

b)

a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people.

c)

threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread

d)

break down, literally or metaphorically

13.

Rancor

a)

smelling strong and unpleasant

b)

give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system

c)

a position in the hierarchy of the armed forces

d)

a deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness

14.

Reparation

a)

make (someone) ready or able to do or deal with something

b)

a special group delegated to consider some matter

c)

a mending or repair; a make up or payment for a wrong or damage done, especially in the case of an international war

d)

make (something) ready for use or consideration

15.

Smattering

a)

superficial, scattered knowledge; a small amount.

b)

open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length

c)

splash with a sticky or viscous liquid.

d)

the fact or process of spreading over an area

16.

Match the following

a)

smattering

1.

superficial, scattered knowledge

b)

reparation

2.

a mending or repair; repayment for wrong

c)

rancor

3.

deep, long-held hatred or bitterness

d)

rampant

4.

widespread; threateningly wild

e)

perpetrate

5.

to commit, as a crime or anti-social act

17.

Match the following:

a)

malign

1.

slander; showing ill will; evil

b)

intercede

2.

act or plead on behalf of another

c)

infamous

3.

notorious; having a very bad reputation

d)

indiscriminate

4.

haphazard; not distinguishing with care

e)

indignity

5.

offensive or humiliating treatment

18.

Match the following:

a)

curtail

1.

to cut short or reduce

b)

discriminate

2.

make distinctions, poss. not on merit

c)

espionage

3.

act of spying, especially on government

d)

inalienable

4.

not able to be taken or given away

e)

incarcerate

5.

to confine or put in prison