Worksheets8th grade vocab 11/3
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 20mins
Define Adjourn
To suspend with the intention of resuming it at a later time.
To cancel completely.
To postpone indefinitely.
To conclude without any intention of resuming it.
Define Cease
to stop
to start
to fold
to continue
Define Decisive
make decisions quickly and effectively.
settling an issue; producing a definite result: final
Define Detain
Define Hinder
To create obstacles or difficulties that prevent progress or get in the way.
Define Prolong
define repel
To make something or someone stay away or to keep them at a distance.
Define Shackle
To hold on tightly
To let go of
To chain up
To shake violently
Define tarry
Define Undermine
To weaken something, often secretly or gradually.
Match the following
Adjourn
pause, delay, postpone
cease
stop, end, quit
decisive
final, deciding
detain
hold, arrest
undermine
weaken, subvert
Match the following
tarry
linger, wait, lollygag
shackle
chain, lock up
repel
force away, keep away, get rid of
prolong
lengthen, make longer, extend
hinder
block, hold back, get in the way
If you (a) too long after the bell, you will be late for class.
Due to time constraints, we will have to (a) our gaming session until next week.
Due to a lack of popularity with customers, Coca Cola decided to (a) production of their new flavor.
The army sent a spy to (a) the enemy forces.
The prisoners were (a) to their chairs to prevent escape.
I have heard that peppermint oil will (a) spiders safely, rather than killing them.
The police plan to (a) the suspect until his alibi can be confirmed.
My sisters vote will be the (a) choice for dinner tonight, because it will break the tie.
Road work (a) my ability to get to work on time.
The meeting (a) my already long work day by an extra 30 minutes.
After being (a) for a week, it was finally time for the criminal's trial. The opposition tried to (b) his defense by proving that his alibi was false. The jury was unable to come to a (c) vote, causing the trial to be (d) for the weekend. This (e) his stay in jail until trial could resume.
My boss told me to (a) using chemical sprays in the building, so I have to find a more natural way to (b) the bugs in my office. This has really (c) my ability to get rid of the ants on my desk.
