Worksheets* VOCAB 10-12 TEST
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
NOUN- One who benefits from something; a person who receives property or money in a will
DILAPIDATED
NOTORIOUS
BENEFICIARY
SURPLUS
NOUN- Far-fetched or ridiculous humor
FUTILE
BELLOW
LAIR
FARCE
ADJECTIVE- Not successful; failing to have a result; useless
MORBID
NOTORIOUS
FUTILE
BENEFICIARY
NOUN- The home or den of a wild animal; a hideout
LAIR
SURPLUS
MORBID
BELLOW
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.
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.
Since the defendant was never given a chance to prove his innocence, his so called "trial" was nothing more than a (a) .
He is such a (a) liar that no one takes anything that he says seriously anymore.
Unfortunately, the brave lifeguard's valiant attempts to rescue the drowning swimmers proved to be (a) , they could not be saved.
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.
Every animal in the zoo is kept in living quarters designed to imitate their (a) out in the wilderness.
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.
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!
The (a) of the food produced each year in the United States is desperately needed to feed hungry people all over the world.
(v.) to make a sound similar to that of a bull, roar(n.) a loud, angry roar
beneficiary
bellow
botch
pamper
(n.) one who benefits from something; a person who is left money or other property in a will or the like
surplus
parasite
lair
beneficiary
(adj.) not successful, falling to have any result; useless; unimportant, frivolous
lavish
grueling
hospitable
futile
(n.) the home or den of a wild animal; any hideout
timidity
lair
farce
parasite
(n.) an amount beyond what is required, excess(adj.) more than what is needed or expected
surplus
timidity
beneficiary
lair
(n.) the state of being easily frightened
lair
timidity
surplus
beneficiary
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!
BELLOW
FARCE
SURPLUS
NOTORIOUS
sufficient, enough
adequate
implore
dialogue
lax
a conversation between two or more people; an interchange of opinions, free discussion
adequate
wilt
dialogue
narrative
very great destruction, ruin; great confusion and disorder
misdemeanor
havoc
vindictive
implore
to beg earnestly, or sincerely for something
dialogue
havoc
misdemeanor
implore
a story, detailed report; having the quality or the nature of a story
misdemeanor
havoc
narrative
implore
to become limp and drooping (as a flower), wither; to lose strength and vigor
lax
havoc
vindictive
wilt
The wonders of nature are as (a) as the grains of sand on the beach or the leaves of trees in a forest.
The blustery winds on that cold November day created (a) with my hair all during our sightseeing tour.
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.
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.
Though not walking in the crosswalk lines or jaywalking may be considered a/an (a) , murder definitely is not!
Our high hopes for an easy victory began to (a) away to nothing as we watched our opponents steadily increase their lead over us.
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.
After World War II, the United States was not (a) toward its former enemies, but tried to help them recover and rebuild.
The facts of history cannot always be arranged in the form of a smooth and easy-to-understand (a) .
Some parents are quite strict with their children, others are somewhat (a) .
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.
wilt
havoc
adequate
vindictive
In most plays, the plot moves along by the ______ spoken between characters.
havoc
dialogue
misdemeanor
narrative
Many doctors believe that when sick people become ____ over their health, it is more difficult for them to recover.
ABOUND
DESPONDENT
MALADY
TURMOIL
As soon as I opened the book, I realized that I had stumbled upon a rich ____ of useful information for my report.
NOMADIC
ABOUND
CACHE
EMBEZZLE
Though I am always full of energy in the morning, I start to become a little (a) as the day wears on.
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.
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.
In order to prevent the entry of criminals into the area, it has been necessary to (a) the outer gate.
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.
Words that modify actions or adjectives; usually these end with -ly
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Words that describe, or modify people, places, things, or ideas.
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
Actions or states of being
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
People, places, things or ideas
noun
verb
adjective
adverb
