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Mastery of Words

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "beguiling" mean?

a)

To deceive or trick someone in a charming way

b)

To renew or start something again

c)

To make something very clear and easy to understand

d)

To repair or fix an object

2.

What is an "annulment" in legal terms?

a)

The process of reducing a sentence

b)

The act of declaring a marriage legally invalid

c)

The conversion of one currency to another

d)

The process of aging and becoming less competent

3.

What does "lattice" refer to?

a)

A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between

b)

A type of intricate dance move

c)

A sweet spread made from cooked fruit and sugar

d)

A small, precise detail or pattern

4.

What does "intricate" mean?

a)

Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

b)

A type of fruit preserve

c)

A decline in mental ability due to old age

d)

A large, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation

5.

What is "marmalade"?

a)

A type of dance

b)

A sweet spread made from cooked fruit and sugar, typically citrus fruit

c)

A small, hard particle

d)

A person who travels by sea

6.

What does "senility" refer to?

a)

The act of converting something from one form to another

b)

The state of being senile, especially the weakness or mental infirmity of old age

c)

A large landmass smaller than a continent

d)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

7.

What does "balk" mean?

a)

To wave something around, especially a weapon, in a menacing or showy manner

b)

To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking

c)

A lack or shortage

d)

People who travel by sea professionally

8.

What is a "subcontinent"?

a)

A large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or southern Africa

b)

A person who follows a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion

c)

A large, heavy knife used for cutting vegetation

d)

A small, hard particle

9.

What does "brandished" mean?

a)

To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

b)

To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone

c)

To take back or withdraw something

d)

To fill with air and swell outward

10.

What does "rescind" mean?

a)

To emit smoke or soot

b)

To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

c)

To commit extremely wicked or cruel acts

d)

To rise up against an established authority or government