WorksheetsHonors Weekly Vocab Les. 14
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word "conciliatory" mean?
Angry
Soothing
Mysterious
Tasteless
Which description best matches the meaning for the term "criterion"?
A standard or rule for judgments
Employee handbook
Hidden meaning
Lack of vitality
Which word is a synonym for "cryptic"?
Ordinary
Mysterious
Conciliatory
Lackluster
What does "ingratiate" mean?
To make oneself agreeable to others
Lack of brightness
To put down or suppress
A clever remark
The term "insipid" is best described as:
Dull/bland
Sparkling
Clear
Exciting
What is the opposite of "lackluster"?
Drab
Mysterious
Radiant
Exciting
To "quell" means to:
Agitate
Put down or suppress
Be antagonistic
Lack vitality
What is a "quibble"?
A major argument
Lack of flavor
Minor criticism
Fearful uncertainty
What does "quip" refer to?
Lack of brightness
A sarcastic reply
Calming down
Clear meaning
A "tirade" is best described as:
A vehement (passionate, forceful, or intense) speech
Harangue
Fickle
Lacking brightness
What does "trepidation" mean?
Fearful uncertainty
Sparkle
Excitement
Eagerness
The term "turbulent" implies:
Wild disorder
Soothing
Sophisticated
Hostile
What does "urbane" mean?
Fickle
Wild disorder
Suave
Dull
Which word means "changing quickly or unstable"?
Arcane
Volatile
Conciliatory
Lacking brightness
What is the definition of "volition"?
Fearful uncertainty
Ability to choose
Lack of flavor
Putting down or suppressing
