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Patterson's Barron's List #7

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imagine you're a wizard making a potion. You decide to throw in ingredients without looking, just for the fun of it. Which word best describes this whimsical decision-making process?

a)

cognizant

b)

arbitrary

c)

indigent

d)

stymie

2.

Imagine you're a superhero with the power of heightened awareness. What does it mean if you're "cognizant" of the dangers lurking in the city?

a)

You're scratching your head, puzzled by the city's mysteries.

b)

You're blissfully unaware, dancing in the city's streets.

c)

You're on high alert, fully aware of every shadow and sound.

d)

You're hiding, terrified of the city's dark corners.

3.

If a situation is described as "turbulent," how is it?

a)

Peaceful

b)

Stable

c)

Chaotic

d)

Predictable

4.

Time travel alert! 🚀 Which word is your magic spell to go back to a previous state or condition?

a)

revert

b)

skirmish

c)

indigent

d)

reprehensible

5.

Imagine you're in a movie, facing a character who just won't budge, no matter what! What does "implacable" best describe about them?

a)

Someone who is easily satisfied

b)

Someone who cannot be calmed or appeased

c)

Someone who is impoverished

d)

Someone who is highly respected

6.

Imagine you're a superhero in a world where actions speak louder than words. If you encounter an action that's labeled as "reprehensible," how would the world view it?

a)

As something to be admired

b)

As something deserving of a superhero's criticism

c)

As something too insignificant for a superhero to notice

d)

As something encouraging for future heroes

7.

What does "indigent" mean?

a)

Wealthy

b)

Middle-class

c)

Poor/ homeless

d)

Educated

8.

Ready to dive into a bit of history? What exactly is a "skirmish"?

a)

A formal debate with a twist of medieval flair

b)

A minor fight or battle, often seen in historical conflicts

c)

A peaceful negotiation, but with swords at the ready

d)

A legal settlement, old-school style

9.

🚧 Which word is your secret key to describe an action that blocks or slows down the journey to success? 🚧

a)

revert

b)

cognizant

c)

stymie

d)

arbitrary

10.

🌟 Time for a word challenge! 🌟 Can you pick the sentence where "forthwith" is used correctly? Hint: It means 'immediately'.

a)

He decided to move forthwith into the new house.

b)

The colors of the painting were very forthwith.

c)

She spoke forthwith about her opinions on the matter.

d)

The judge ordered that the documents be produced forthwith.

11.

Let's play a word game! Can you find the synonym for "arbitrary" hidden among these options?

a)

Random

b)

Logical

c)

Planned

d)

Systematic

12.

Identify the synonym for "Cognizant".

a)
Ignorant
b)
Confused
c)
Oblivious
d)

aware

13.

Get ready for a whirlwind! Which word is a synonym for "turbulent"?

a)

Calm

b)

Stormy

c)

Gentle

d)

Steady

14.

During a relentless negotiation, one party remained implacable. Can you guess the synonym that best describes their stance?

a)

Flexible

b)

Unyielding

c)

Cooperative

d)

Lenient

15.

In a corporate ethics review, an employee's behavior was found to be "reprehensible". What's another term that could be used in the report? Select the appropriate term: (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Praiseworthy

Blameworthy

Honorable

Respectable

16.

During a strategic board game, you find your progress completely stymied by an opponent's move. What has just happened?

a)

They have facilitated your move.

b)

They have assisted you.

c)

They have blocked you.

d)

They have encouraged you.

17.

Match the following

a)

forthwith

1.

immediately

b)

indigent

2.

poor

c)

revert

3.

return to a previous state

d)

skirmish

4.

a minor fight