WorksheetsP&P Vocab
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 32mins
Match the following terms with their definitions
abominate
to detest or loath
accede
agree to a demand
affable
friendly, good-natured
affectation
behavior or speech that is artificial
alacrity
a quick and cheerful response
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ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
candour
open and honest in expression
censure
severe disapproval
cessation
being brought to an end
circumspect
wary of taking risks
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conciliatory
intended to placate or pacify
condescension
patronizing superiority
contrive
create by skill
cordial
warm and friendly
deign
do something considered beneath someone
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diffidence
modesty or shyness
dilatory
slow to act
dupe
deceive or trick
effusions
talking or writing in a heartfelt way
elude
escape in a cunning way
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expeditiously
with speed and efficiency
fastidious
very attentive to details
hackneyed
unoriginal or overused
haughty
arrogantly disdainful
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude
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hauteur
disdainful pride
imprudent
rash, no thought to consequences
ingenious
clever, original
iniquitous
grossly unfair and morally wrong
invectives
insulting, abusive language
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laconic
using very few words
laudable
deserving praise
obeisance
a bow or a curtsy
officious
asserting authority in an annoying way
pecuniary
relating to money
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pedantic
excessively concerned with minor details
phaeton
a light horse-drawn carriage
profligate
wasteful use of resources
propriety
conforming to standards of behavior
racked
subject to extreme stress
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rapacity
aggressive greed
rapture
feeling of intense pleasure or joy
render
give service or help
reproofs
expression of blame
reverie
a daydream
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sagacity
good judgement
scrupulous
attentive to details
solicitude
care or concern for someone
stricture
critical remark or instruction
supercilious
acting superior to others
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surmise
assumptions based on some evidence
trepidation
a feeling of fear
vehemence
display of strong feelings
vex
make someone feel annoyed
Draw an image that represents one of the following vocab words. Make sure to have the word somewhere on the image:
ardent
dupe
haughty
affable
racked
Draw an image that represents one of the following vocab words. Make sure to have the word somewhere on the image:
reverie
vex
rapacity
cordial
elude
The team worked ________ to meet the tight deadline for the project delivery.
ingenious
hackneyed
expeditiously
sagacity
Despite being known for his talkative nature, he surprised everyone with his remarkably ______ response to the complex question.
laconic
invectives
surmise
contrive
After years of conflict, the ceasefire finally brought about a ______ of hostilities between the warring factions.
hauteur
cessation
alacrity
phaeton
During the heated argument, he resorted to hurling ______ at his opponent, revealing his frustration and anger.
cordial
circumspect
propriety
invectives
She didn't _____ to acknowledge his presence, showing her disdain for his actions.
officious
vex
deign
effusions
His decision to accept the job offer was heavily influenced by the _______ benefits it offered rather than any personal fulfillment it might bring.
cessation
fastidious
stricture
pecuniary
Despite his efforts to remain open-minded, he couldn't help but _____ the injustice he witnessed in the world.
dilatory
abominate
supercilious
pedantic
During the lecture, the professor's ______ explanations left many students feeling overwhelmed and disengaged from the material.
pedantic
rapture
obeisance
dupe
Her fancy accent was merely an ______ , a facade she used to appear more sophisticated than she truly was.
affectation
elude
vehemence
rapacity
Connect the correct vocab word to the sentence
After thinking it over, Sara decided to ______ to her friend's request to join the team.
accede
The teacher used a _______ tone to calm the arguing students.
conciliatory
The efficient waiter served all the customers ________.
expeditiously
Jenny's ______ effort to clean up the park earned her a community service award.
laudable
The beautiful sunset filled the poet with _____.
rapture
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Based on the dark clouds, we can _____ that it might rain soon.
surmise
The ______ accountant double-checked every number in the report.
scrupulous
The _____ inventor created a robot that could do homework.
ingenious
Don't be a _____ - check the facts before you believe everything you hear!
dupe
Tim spoke with _____ when he admitted he hadn't finished his homework.
candour
Match the correct vocabulary word to the correct sentence.
The principal had to _____ the students for their bad behavior on the field trip.
censure
The _____ prince spent all the kingdom's gold on parties.
profligate
Loud noises tend to ____ people who are trying to concentrate.
vex
The ____ host made sure all the party guests felt welcome and comfortable.
cordial
The _____ phrase "it was a dark and stormy night" made the English teacher groan.
hackneyed
