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Our Vocab is Poppin'

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the best definition for the following word:

abhor

a)

  1. to detest utterly; to loathe

b)

to soothe, make less severe

c)

  1. to cause to feel unwelcome; to make hostile

d)

to libel or slander; to take away a good name

2.

What is an example of an accolade?

*Select all that apply.

a)

Medal of Honor

b)

Valedictorian Markham Place School

c)

Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series

d)

Feedback from a teacher

3.

Select the best definition for the following word:

aggrandize

a)

 skillful, dexterous

b)

spacious; roomy

c)

to soothe, make less severe

d)

to cause to appear greater in power; to increase in size or importance

4.

Select the best definition for the following word:

deft

a)

 skillful, dexterous

b)

spacious; roomy

c)

to soothe, make less severe

d)

to cause to appear greater in power; to increase in size or importance

5.

mood, feeling; general atmosphere

a)

  1. Ambiance

b)

Aloof

c)

Ajar

d)

Assuage

e)

Alienate

6.

(a)   means to hit or attack with heavy impact.

7.

Select the best definition for the following word:

beleaguer

a)

  1. to talk nonsensically

b)

to besiege; beset, surround, harass

c)

to criticize harshly

d)

  1. to soothe, make less severe

8.

Select the best definition for the following word:

bulwark

a)

a defensive wall; a principle defense

b)

to talk nonsensically

c)

spacious; roomy

d)

harsh discordant sounds

9.

Select the best definition for the following word:

damper

a)

a defensive wall; a principle defense

b)

to talk nonsensically

c)

a dulling or deadening influence; one that depresses or restraints

d)

harsh discordant sounds

10.

Select the best definition for the following word:

abash

a)

silly; stupid

b)

  1. difficult to understand; impersonal; theoretical

c)

  1. to make ashamed or uneasy

d)

 to support, as in a group; to give a boost

11.

A capacious room is very _____

a)

spacious; roomy

b)

dark; dimly lit

c)

small; cramped

d)

loud; deafening

12.

Select the best definition for the following word: ​

blather​

​

a)
a person’s facial expression
b)
an award, honor or praise
c)
a short heavy club
d)
to talk nonsensically
13.

  1. harsh discordant sounds

a)

Cacophony

b)

Countenance

c)

Castigate

d)

Debacle

e)

Defame

14.

  1. a person’s facial expression

a)

Cacophony

b)

Countenance

c)

Castigate

d)

Debacle

e)

Defame

15.

  1. to criticize harshly

a)

Cacophony

b)

Countenance

c)

Castigate

d)

Debacle

e)

Defame

16.

  1.  sudden calamitous downfall; collapse or failure

a)

Cacophony

b)

Countenance

c)

Castigate

d)

Debacle

e)

Defame

17.

  1. to libel or slander; to take away a good name

a)

Cacophony

b)

Countenance

c)

Castigate

d)

Debacle

e)

Defame

18.

A dolt is a (a)   person.

19.

A close friend or companion is also known as a (a)   .

20.

  1. difficult to understand; impersonal; theoretical

a)

Abstract

b)

Agog

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Appease

e)

Asinine

21.

  1.  highly excited by eagerness

a)

Abstract

b)

Agog

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Appease

e)

Asinine

22.

  1. having to do with artistic beauty

a)

Abstract

b)

Agog

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Appease

e)

Asinine

23.

  1. to soothe; to pacify or relieve by giving into

a)

Abstract

b)

Agog

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Appease

e)

Asinine

24.

  1.  silly; stupid

a)

Abstract

b)

Agog

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Appease

e)

Asinine

25.

Don't be a (a)   ; remember your manners!

26.

Which of the items below is NOT a bauble?

a)

a diamond engagement ring

b)

  1. handmade ornaments crafted from paper, felt, or fabric

c)

inexpensive figurines

d)

a candy cane

27.

Select the best definition for the following word:

bandy

a)

to support, as in a group; to give a boost

b)

to trade; to give back and forth; to bat to and fro

c)

  1. to make untidy; to disarrange the hair or clothing of

d)

excessive greed, especially for money

28.

Select the best definition for the following word:

cupidity

a)

to support, as in a group; to give a boost

b)

to trade; to give back and forth; to bat to and fro

c)

  1. to make untidy; to disarrange the hair or clothing of

d)

excessive greed, especially for money

29.

Select the best definition for the following word:

bolster

a)

to support, as in a group; to give a boost

b)

to trade; to give back and forth; to bat to and fro

c)

  1. to make untidy; to disarrange the hair or clothing of

d)

excessive greed, especially for money

30.

Select the best definition for the following word: brouhaha

a)

an uproar; hubbub

b)

excessive greed, especially for money

c)

silly; stupid

d)

 a rude person; someone that is unrefined

31.

friendship

a)

  1. Camaraderie

b)

Copious

c)

Corpulent

d)

Dire

e)

Devoid

32.

  1. abundant; plentiful

a)

  1. Camaraderie

b)

Copious

c)

Corpulent

d)

Dire

e)

Devoid

33.

  1. fat; obese

a)

  1. Camaraderie

b)

Copious

c)

Corpulent

d)

Dire

e)

Devoid

34.

  1. disastrous; desperate

a)

  1. Camaraderie

b)

Copious

c)

Corpulent

d)

Dire

e)

Devoid

35.

  1. entirely without; lacking

a)

  1. Camaraderie

b)

Copious

c)

Corpulent

d)

Dire

e)

Devoid

36.

Select the best definition for the word:

  1. cupidity

a)

  1. to make untidy; to disarrange the hair or clothing of

b)

  1. abundant; plentiful

c)

  1. excessive greed, especially for money

d)

friendship

37.

Select the best definition for the word:

  1. dishevel

a)

  1. to make untidy; to disarrange the hair or clothing of

b)

  1. abundant; plentiful

c)

  1. excessive greed, especially for money

d)

friendship

38.

distant, reserved in manner

a)

ajar

b)

aloof

c)

alienate

d)

assuage

39.

partially open

a)

ajar

b)

aloof

c)

alienate

d)

assuage

40.

to soothe, make less severe

a)

ajar

b)

aloof

c)

alienate

d)

assuage

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