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Honors 12: List 3

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following words means feeling or expressing remorse for one's misdeeds or sins?

a)

Pugnacious

b)

Contrite

c)

Obsequious

d)

Duplicitous

2.

The word "harangue" most nearly means:

a)

A lengthy and aggressive speech

b)

A sincere apology

c)

A secret plot

d)

A peaceful resolution

3.

Identify the synonym for "chasten":

a)

Encourage

b)

Reward

c)

Discipline

d)

Praise

4.

What is the antonym of "diatribe"?

a)

Rant

b)

Compliment

c)

Criticism

d)

Accusation

5.

If someone is "penitent," they are most likely:

a)

Aggressive

b)

Repentant

c)

Joyful

d)

Indifferent

6.

Which word describes a person who is excessively willing to serve or obey others?

a)

Pugnacious

b)

Obsequious

c)

Egregious

d)

Penitent

7.

"Duplicitous" is best defined as:

a)

Combative

b)

Deceitful

c)

Remorseful

d)

Straightforward

8.

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to "pugnacious":

a)

Peaceful

b)

Quarrelsome

c)

Forgiving

d)

Generous

9.

Complete the sentence: The student's excuse for being late was so __________ that the teacher couldn't believe it.

a)

Reproach

b)

Unfathomable

c)

Gratuitous

d)

Egregious

10.

Which word means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough?

a)

Contrite

b)

Gratuitous

c)

Pugnacious

d)

Chasten

11.

What is the synonym for "obsequious"?

a)

Aggressive

b)

Submissive

c)

Defiant

d)

Indifferent

12.

"Egregious" is best defined as:

a)

Outstandingly bad

b)

Extremely good

c)

Very common

d)

Highly unusual

13.

Which word describes a person who is feeling or expressing deep regret for their wrongdoings?

a)

Contrite

b)

Pugnacious

c)

Obsequious

d)

Duplicitous