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WorksheetsISEE Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 53mins
After retiring, she felt an overwhelming sense of ________, missing the challenges of her job.
excitement
ennui
enthusiasm
energy
His ________ for the project was infectious, motivating the entire team.
indifference
reluctance
zeal
fatigue
The politician's speech was going well until he made a ________ that offended the audience.
triumph
blunder
success
discovery
The Wright brothers are credited with pioneering modern ________.
agriculture
chemistry
aviation
navigation
The old man's ________ led him to value his treasure more than his relationships.
avarice
courage
honesty
patience
She has a strong ________ to spicy foods, which makes dining out a challenge.
preference
aversion
interest
desire
At the family reunion, my uncle shared a humorous ________ from his childhood.
story
anecdote
fact
lesson
The ________ of various cultural influences is evident in the city's diverse culinary scene.
separation
convergence
divergence
isolation
The doctor's ________ approach to health includes diet, exercise, and mental well-being.
fragmented
myopic
holistic
superficial
The hotel caters primarily to ________ guests who stay for only a night or two.
permanent
transient
eternal
stationary
Her ________ nature meant that she was always the first to arrive and the last to leave the office.
lethargic
idle
industrious
inactive
Out of ________ to her grandmother, she refrained from speaking her mind.
defiance
indifference
ignorance
deference
The professor's interesting but lengthy ________ took up most of the lecture time.
summary
focus
anecdote
novel
He used his _______ to outwit the opponent in the chess game.
sincerity
guile
clumsiness
honesty
The guard remained attentive to his _______ vision, watching for any signs of movement.
tunnel
blurred
central
peripheral
Many consider Shakespeare to be the _______ of English literature.
novice
epitome
outsider
antagonist
The priest granted him _______ for his sins after a heartfelt confession.
condemnation
complication
absolution
accusation
The morning fog began to _______ as the sun rose higher in the sky.
accumulate
solidify
intensify
dissipate
The party got increasingly _______ as the night went on.
serene
hushed
silent
raucous
The mischievous kitten was ________, constantly getting into trouble.
obedient
incorrigible
compliant
disciplined
The team’s ________ was evident in how they supported each other during the game.
rivalry
isolation
camaraderie
division
The old library was a ________ of knowledge, filled with rare books and manuscripts.
barrier
bastion
void
desert
Although not ideal, it was ________ to take the toll road to avoid the traffic jam.
impractical
expensive
expedient
sluggish
He never tried to ________ his responsibilities, no matter how difficult they were.
shirk
embrace
undertake
cherish
The riddle was designed to ________ and perplex the participants.
enlighten
soothe
vex
assist
The philosopher continued to ________ with the concept of free will.
ignore
grapple
accept
dismiss
The ______ developer bought up all the land without concern for the local residents.
generous
rapacious
cautious
frugal
Despite the hype, the celebrated author's latest novel is disappointingly ______.
captivating
innovative
prosaic
enthralling
He found his daily chores utterly ______ and longed for excitement.
exhilarating
mundane
extraordinary
remarkable
Her voice was ______ as she recounted the harrowing experience.
steady
tremulous
confident
booming
His curiosity was ______ when he overheard the mysterious conversation.
satisfied
piqued
quelled
uninterested
The kitchen was ______ with the aroma of freshly baked bread.
barren
redolent
pungent
odorless
The haunting melody was ________ of a time long past.
evocative
irrelevant
discordant
futuristic
On his days off, he indulged in ________, doing nothing more strenuous than reading a book.
exertion
activity
industriousness
indolence
The machine stood in ________ because the factory was closed for the holiday.
operation
idleness
production
motion
His ________ towards his superiors eventually led to his dismissal from the company.
respect
insolence
deference
politeness
The nickname "Honest Abe" is an ________ often used to refer to Abraham Lincoln.
epithet
anecdote
euphemism
misnomer
The unresolved ________ in the music created a sense of tension.
harmony
melody
dissonance
rhythm
The poet chose words for their (a) qualities, making the verses pleasant to hear.
Critics dismissed the film's plot as ________ and unoriginal.
novel
unique
hackneyed
fresh
His ________ of the title was due to not meeting the official requirements.
retention
acquisition
forfeiture
preservation
Her ________ about technological trends made her a respected consultant in the industry.
ignorance
hindsight
prescience
confusion
The wise old man's ________ was sought by everyone in the village.
foolishness
naivety
sagacity
simplicity
She did ________ a great deal of sympathy for their situation.
withdraw
evince
conceal
divert
He took ________ at the suggestion that he was not trustworthy.
pride
pleasure
umbrage
jarring
His decision to relocate was driven by ______ rather than reason.
necessity
caprice
strategy
urgency
He tried to ______ her fears about the surgery.
aggravate
assuage
confirm
intensify
The diplomat tried to ______ in the conflict to bring about peace.
exacerbate
intercede
disconnect
resign
With the rapid advances in technology, many gadgets quickly become ______.
obsolescent
indispensable
innovative
durable
The new backpack was surprisingly ______, fitting all his books and laptop comfortably.
cramped
restricted
capacious
narrow
The ______ host kept all his guests entertained with endless stories.
reticent
garrulous
taciturn
laconic
Her ______ nature made her an excellent editor, catching even the smallest errors.
careless
sloppy
fastidious
negligent
The ______ child was a challenge to handle in the quiet library.
obedient
calm
docile
obstreperous
