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Worksheets2023 Midterm Vocab
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Acquiesce
a)
Refuse
b)
Disagree
c)
Argue
d)
Agree
2.
Affinity
a)
Aversion or dislike towards something or someone
b)
Indifference or lack of interest towards something or someone
c)
Physical distance or separation from something or someone
d)
Natural liking or attraction towards something or someone
3.
Blasphemous
a)
Pious
b)
Respectful
c)
Angry
d)
Irreverent
4.
Buttress
a)
Weaken or undermine
b)
Destroy or demolish
c)
Support or reinforce
d)
Neglect or ignore
5.
Circumspect
a)
Careless
b)
Reckless
c)
Impulsive
d)
Cautious
6.
Corroboration
a)
Confirmation
b)
Contradiction
c)
Refutation
d)
Denial
7.
Deplete
a)
Increase
b)
Replenish
c)
Multiply
d)
Use up or reduce
8.
Despotic
a)
Democratic
b)
Ruler or government with absolute power and control
c)
Anarchic
d)
Benevolent
9.
Emaciated
a)
Overweight and healthy
b)
Muscular and strong
c)
Extremely thin or weak due to illness or lack of food
d)
Well-nourished and fit
10.
Empirical
a)
Based on observation
b)
Tyrannical rule
c)
Irreverent
d)
Based on theory
11.
Antiquated
a)
Innovative
b)
Outdated
c)
Modern
d)
Contemporary
12.
Arable
a)
Land suitable for growing crops
b)
Land suitable for fishing
c)
Land suitable for mining
d)
Land suitable for building houses
13.
Ascendancy
a)
Inferiority
b)
Dominance
c)
Subordination
d)
Defeat
14.
Atrophy
a)
Decrease in size of a body part or tissue
b)
Growth of a body part or tissue
c)
No change in size of a body part or tissue
d)
Increase in size of a body part or tissue
15.
Clandestine
a)
Public
b)
Transparent
c)
Secretive
d)
Open
16.
Conciliate
a)
To antagonize
b)
To alienate
c)
To reconcile
d)
To aggravate
17.
Cursory
a)
Careful and detailed
b)
Hasty and not thorough
c)
Slow and deliberate
d)
Thoughtful and meticulous
18.
Derision
a)
Kindness and compassion
b)
Admiration and praise
c)
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
d)
Respectful admiration
19.
Enmity
a)
Peace
b)
Love
c)
Friendship
d)
Hatred
20.
Extricate
a)
Constrain or restrict
b)
Confuse or muddle
c)
Complicate or entangle
d)
Free or release from a constraint or difficulty
21.
Forbearance
a)
Annoyance
b)
Aggression
c)
Impatience
d)
Patience
22.
Frivolous
a)
Important and meaningful
b)
Significant and purposeful
c)
Not having any serious purpose or value
d)
Serious and valuable
23.
Garrulous
a)
Quiet
b)
Excessively talkative or chatty
c)
Reserved
d)
Shy
24.
Impetuous
a)
Cautious
b)
Deliberate
c)
Careful
d)
Impulsive
25.
Industrious
a)
Lazy
b)
Hard-working
c)
Unproductive
d)
Sluggish
26.
Infamous
a)
Disgraceful
b)
Famous
c)
Well-known
d)
Respected
27.
Insolence
a)
Rude and disrespectful behavior
b)
Polite and respectful behavior
c)
Shyness and timidity
d)
Lack of confidence and assertiveness
28.
Levity
a)
Seriousness of manner or speech
b)
Heaviness of manner or speech
c)
Lightness of manner or speech
d)
Darkness of manner or speech
29.
Oblivion
a)
Forgotten
b)
Noticed
c)
Remembered
d)
Recalled
30.
Abhor
a)
Regard with disgust or hatred
b)
Admire and love
c)
Feel indifferent towards
d)
Enjoy and appreciate
31.
Accolade
a)
A type of cooking utensil
b)
An expression of praise or admiration
c)
A type of musical instrument
d)
A type of wild animal
32.
Ascetic
a)
A person who loves to indulge in luxury
b)
A person who is extremely lazy and lacks self-discipline
c)
A person who enjoys living a lavish and extravagant lifestyle
d)
A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention from indulgence
33.
Bequeath
a)
Donate
b)
Abandon
c)
Reject
d)
Inherit
34.
Charlatan
a)
Impostor
b)
Doctor
c)
Lawyer
d)
Teacher
35.
Perjury
a)
False statement under oath
b)
Exaggerating the truth under oath
c)
Lying in a casual conversation
d)
Truthful statement under oath
36.
Rancor
a)
A small rodent found in South America
b)
A type of exotic fruit
c)
A traditional dance from Spain
d)
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or hatred
37.
Sycophant
a)
A person who is always honest and straightforward
b)
A person who is known for their humility and modesty
c)
A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage
d)
A person who is highly respected for their knowledge and expertise
38.
Vacillating
a)
Decisive
b)
Indecisive
c)
Determined
d)
Resolute
39.
Conflagration
a)
A large destructive fire
b)
A gentle breeze
c)
A small cooking fire
d)
A peaceful gathering
40.
Vivid
a)
Bland and uninteresting
b)
Faint and blurry
c)
Powerful and clear
d)
Dull and unclear
41.
Dearth
a)
Abundance
b)
Plenty
c)
Scarcity or lack
d)
Excess
42.
Diffidence
a)
Shyness or lack of confidence
b)
Enthusiasm or assertiveness
c)
Courage or boldness
d)
Arrogance or overconfidence
43.
Effervescent
a)
Boring and dull
b)
Lethargic and unenthusiastic
c)
Quiet and reserved
d)
Vivacious and enthusiastic
44.
Ethereal
a)
Heavenly, light
b)
Solid and heavy
c)
Loud and obnoxious
d)
Dull and boring
45.
Expunge
a)
Delete
b)
Retain
c)
Exaggerate
d)
Erase
46.
Guile
a)
Strength or power
b)
Kindness or compassion
c)
Deceitfulness or slyness
d)
Honesty or integrity
47.
Implausible
a)
Unbelievable
b)
Unthinkable
c)
Unrealistic
d)
Ridiculous
48.
Incongruity
a)
Lack of harmony or compatibility between the parts of something
b)
Perfect harmony and compatibility between the parts of something
c)
A state of balance and agreement between the parts of something
d)
The absence of any conflict or disagreement between the parts of something
49.
Insularity
a)
Connection
b)
Inclusion
c)
Isolation
d)
Integration
50.
Morose
a)
Cheerful and friendly
b)
Energetic and lively
c)
Sullen and ill-tempered
d)
Optimistic and hopeful
51.
Placate
a)
To provoke
b)
To enforce
c)
To agitate
d)
To pacify
52.
Poignant
a)
Piercing, keen
b)
Boring, uninteresting
c)
Exciting, joyful
d)
Eliciting a sense of anger or frustration
53.
Provincial
a)
Poisonous
b)
Urban
c)
Alert
d)
Narrow-minded
54.
Reiterate
a)
Change or modify
b)
Repeat or say something again
c)
Stop or cease
d)
Innovate or create
55.
Spontaneous
a)
Impulsive
b)
Organized
c)
Prepared
d)
Planned
56.
Synthesis
a)
To Analysis
b)
To Combine
c)
To Disintegrate
d)
To Destroy
57.
Toxic
a)
Poisonous
b)
Lazy
c)
Beneficial
d)
Harmless
58.
Vigilant
a)
Distracted and unfocused
b)
Watchful and alert
c)
Sleepy and tired
d)
Careless and negligent
59.
Voluble
a)
Fluent
b)
Reserved
c)
Shy
d)
Quiet
60.
Extraneous
a)
vital
b)
crucial
c)
unnecessary or irrelevant
d)
essential
61.
Fallow
a)
Vital
b)
Active
c)
Inactive
d)
Poisonous
62.
Homogeneous
a)
Completely different
b)
Heterogeneous
c)
Unrelated
d)
Of the same kind or nature
63.
Hyperbole
a)
Exaggeration
b)
Minimization
c)
Accuracy
d)
Understatement
64.
Incontrovertible
a)
ambiguous
b)
questionable
c)
debatable
d)
indisputable
65.
Irascible
a)
Calm and composed
b)
Friendly and easygoing
c)
Patient and understanding
d)
Easily angered or prone to outbursts of temper
66.
Laconic
a)
Using very few words to express something
b)
Using complex language
c)
Writing long essays
d)
Talking excessively
67.
Magnanimity
a)
Selfishness and pettiness
b)
Cruelty and malice
c)
Stinginess and greed
d)
Generosity and nobility of spirit
68.
Obsequious
a)
careless and negligent
b)
independent and assertive
c)
overly attentive, like a sycophant
d)
rude and disrespectful
69.
Proliferation
a)
Slow decrease or decline
b)
Sudden disappearance
c)
Rapid increase or growth
d)
Stagnation
70.
Ambiguous
a)
Unclear
b)
Definite
c)
Precise
d)
Clear
71.
Amiable
a)
Friendly and pleasant
b)
Cold and distant
c)
Unfriendly and unpleasant
d)
Hostile and rude
72.
Crass
a)
Elegant and sophisticated
b)
Polite and considerate
c)
Kind and compassionate
d)
Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
73.
Discursive
a)
Focused
b)
Concise
c)
Coherent
d)
Rambling
74.
Docile
a)
Easily managed or controlled
b)
Wild and uncontrollable
c)
Aggressive and hostile
d)
Rebellious and disobedient
75.
Scrupulous
a)
Careless
b)
Negligent
c)
Careful
d)
Hasty
76.
Sublime
a)
Average
b)
Uplifting
c)
Mediocre
d)
Terrible
77.
Surreptitious
a)
Transparent
b)
Honest
c)
Open
d)
Secretive
78.
Veracity
a)
Falseness
b)
Truthful
c)
Deception
d)
Uplifting
79.
Zeal
a)
Lethargy
b)
Enthusiasm
c)
Apathy
d)
Indifference
80.
Best Am Lit/AP Lang teacher at MHS
a)
Mrs. Alt
b)
Mrs. Alt
c)
Mrs. Alt
d)
Mrs. Alt
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