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WorksheetsWeek 6 Vocabulary Practice
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which term means to make poisonous?
cryptic
temper
envenom
blight
The (a) message left on the dusty parchment baffled historians for centuries until a breakthrough in decipherment revealed its hidden secrets.
The Devastating Crop Disease
Once upon a time, a small farming community faced a grave threat to their livelihood. A mysterious illness began to spread among their crops, causing them to wither and die. The farmers were left in despair as their once lush fields turned into barren wastelands.
Despite their best efforts to contain the disease, it continued to ravage through the crops with ruthless efficiency. The once vibrant colors of the harvest were replaced by a sickly hue, signaling the impending doom of the entire crop. The farmers worked day and night, trying to find a solution to save their fields from complete destruction.
As the days passed, the situation grew more dire. The community faced the very real possibility of famine if the disease could not be stopped. The farmers knew that their only hope lay in finding a cure before it was too late. Will they be able to overcome this devastating crop disease and save their livelihoods?
Which vocabulary term most closely applies to this paragraph?
envenom
temper
blight
cryptic
She added a pinch of baking soda to the batter to ______ the acidity of the tomatoes in the sauce.
temper
blight
cryptic
envenom
The _____ whispers of the forest seemed to ______ the air, leaving hikers unsettled as they ventured deeper into the unknown wilderness.
blight, cryptic
cryptic. temper
blight, envenom
cryptic, envenom
Which sentence uses the term "temper" INcorrectly?
She struggled to temper her excitement as she awaited the results of the competition, her heart pounding with anticipation.
Adding a dash of lemon juice helped temper the sweetness of the dessert, achieving a perfect balance of flavors.
Despite the scorching heat, she insisted on wearing her heavy winter coat, displaying a peculiar temper for the weather.
His tendency to temper his criticisms with kindness made him a beloved mentor among his students, fostering an environment of growth and encouragement.
The once flourishing garden now lay barren, afflicted by a mysterious _____that left behind _____clues, _____ the minds of those who sought its origin, while the gardener's efforts to _____its effects proved futile against its relentless spread.
blight, cryptic, envenoming, temper
temper, envenoming, cryptic, blight
envenom, blight, envenoming, cryptic
cryptic, temper, blighting,
Which term means to act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force?
blight
temper
cryptic
envenom
Which term is a noun that means to spoil or damage something?
envenom
temper
blight
cryptic
The serpent's bite injected venom into the victim, _____their bloodstream and swiftly causing paralysis.
envenoming
blighting
tempering
cryptic
