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* VOCAB 10-12 TEST

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

NOUN- One who benefits from something; a person who receives property or money in a will

a)

DILAPIDATED

b)

NOTORIOUS

c)

BENEFICIARY

d)

SURPLUS

2.

NOUN- Far-fetched or ridiculous humor

a)

FUTILE

b)

BELLOW

c)

LAIR

d)

FARCE

3.

ADJECTIVE- Not successful; failing to have a result; useless

a)

MORBID

b)

NOTORIOUS

c)

FUTILE

d)

BENEFICIARY

4.

NOUN- The home or den of a wild animal; a hideout

a)

LAIR

b)

SURPLUS

c)

MORBID

d)

BELLOW

5.

Ever since the new tax laws went into effect, there has been rumors as to who the real (a)   will be for his insurance and will.

6.

Many people both here and in other countries seem to have a (a)   obsession with stopping to watch car crashes and bad accidents shortly after they occur.

7.

Since the defendant was never given a chance to prove his innocence, his so called "trial" was nothing more than a (a)   .

8.

He is such a (a)   liar that no one takes anything that he says seriously anymore.

9.

Unfortunately, the brave lifeguard's valiant attempts to rescue the drowning swimmers proved to be (a)   , they could not be saved.

10.

When he realized that he had been tricked by his opponent, he let out a (a)   of rage that could be heard all over the gym.

11.

Every animal in the zoo is kept in living quarters designed to imitate their (a)   out in the wilderness.

12.

Though the cabin was a little (a)   when we bought it, we were able to spruce it up without going to a great deal of expense.

13.

It is hard to believe that a teenager so courageous and able on a camping trip can show so much (a)   when invited to a school dance!

14.

The (a)   of the food produced each year in the United States is desperately needed to feed hungry people all over the world.

15.

(v.) to make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar(n.) a loud, angry roar

a)

beneficiary

b)

bellow

c)

botch

d)

pamper

16.

(n.) one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like

a)

surplus

b)

parasite

c)

lair

d)

beneficiary

17.

(adj.) not successful, falling to have any result; useless; unimportant, frivolous

a)

lavish

b)

grueling

c)

hospitable

d)

futile

18.

(n.) the home or den of a wild animal; any hideout

a)

timidity

b)

lair

c)

farce

d)

parasite

19.

(n.) an amount beyond what is required, excess(adj.) more than what is needed or expected

a)

surplus

b)

timidity

c)

beneficiary

d)

lair

20.

(n.) the state of being easily frightened

a)

lair

b)

timidity

c)

surplus

d)

beneficiary

21.

After buying up all of the supplies for the big birthday party, we were delighted to find out that we had a budget _____ of 65 cents!

a)

BELLOW

b)

FARCE

c)

SURPLUS

d)

NOTORIOUS

22.

sufficient, enough

a)

adequate

b)

implore

c)

dialogue

d)

lax

23.

a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions, free discussion

a)

adequate

b)

wilt

c)

dialogue

d)

narrative

24.

very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder

a)

misdemeanor

b)

havoc

c)

vindictive

d)

implore

25.

to beg earnestly, or sincerely for something

a)

dialogue

b)

havoc

c)

misdemeanor

d)

implore

26.

a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story

a)

misdemeanor

b)

havoc

c)

narrative

d)

implore

27.

to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor

a)

lax

b)

havoc

c)

vindictive

d)

wilt

28.

The wonders of nature are as (a)   as the grains of sand on the beach or the leaves of trees in a forest.

29.

The blustery winds on that cold November day created (a)   with my hair all during our sightseeing tour.

30.

Since I am willing to contribute to any worthy cause, there is no need to (a)   me for aid in such a sad and emotional way.

31.

As I look over your record, I get the impression that your background in math and science is not as (a)   for you to begin taking engineering classes.

32.

Though not walking in the crosswalk lines or jaywalking may be considered a/an (a)   , murder definitely is not!

33.

Our high hopes for an easy victory began to (a)   away to nothing as we watched our opponents steadily increase their lead over us.

34.

Instead of resorting at once to a military action, the two nations began to have a (a)   that eventually resolved the conflict without resorting to war.

35.

After World War II, the United States was not (a)   toward its former enemies, but tried to help them recover and rebuild.

36.

The facts of history cannot always be arranged in the form of a smooth and easy-to-understand (a)   .

37.

Some parents are quite strict with their children, others are somewhat (a)   .

38.

Though my sister started out looking as fresh as a daisy in her neatly ironed shirt and apron, she began to ____ noticeably after only five minutes in that humidity.

a)

wilt

b)

havoc

c)

adequate

d)

vindictive

39.

In most plays, the plot moves along by the ______ spoken between characters.

a)

havoc

b)

dialogue

c)

misdemeanor

d)

narrative

40.

Many doctors believe that when sick people become ____ over their health, it is more difficult for them to recover.

a)

ABOUND

b)

DESPONDENT

c)

MALADY

d)

TURMOIL

41.

As soon as I opened the book, I realized that I had stumbled upon a rich ____ of useful information for my report.

a)

NOMADIC

b)

ABOUND

c)

CACHE

d)

EMBEZZLE

42.

Though I am always full of energy in the morning, I start to become a little (a)   as the day wears on.

43.

Hundreds of homeless people now lead essentially (a)   existences on the streets of our major cities--they are always moving from one location to another.

44.

During warm months, foxes bury many sources of food, with the result that they will have a (a)   to tide them over during the winter months.

45.

In order to prevent the entry of criminals into the area, it has been necessary to (a)   the outer gate.

46.

It's natural to feel a little (a)   over not getting the job, but don't let that prevent you from applying for other positions.

47.

Words that modify actions or adjectives; usually these end with -ly

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

48.

Words that describe, or modify people, places, things, or ideas.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

49.

Actions or states of being

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

50.

People, places, things or ideas

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb