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ISEE Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After retiring, she felt an overwhelming sense of ________, missing the challenges of her job.

a)

excitement

b)

ennui

c)

enthusiasm

d)

energy

2.

His ________ for the project was infectious, motivating the entire team.

a)

indifference

b)

reluctance

c)

zeal

d)

fatigue

3.

The politician's speech was going well until he made a ________ that offended the audience.

a)

triumph

b)

blunder

c)

success

d)

discovery

4.

The Wright brothers are credited with pioneering modern ________.

a)

agriculture

b)

chemistry

c)

aviation

d)

navigation

5.

The old man's ________ led him to value his treasure more than his relationships.

a)

avarice

b)

courage

c)

honesty

d)

patience

6.

She has a strong ________ to spicy foods, which makes dining out a challenge.

a)

preference

b)

aversion

c)

interest

d)

desire

7.

At the family reunion, my uncle shared a humorous ________ from his childhood.

a)

story

b)

anecdote

c)

fact

d)

lesson

8.

The ________ of various cultural influences is evident in the city's diverse culinary scene.

a)

separation

b)

convergence

c)

divergence

d)

isolation

9.

The doctor's ________ approach to health includes diet, exercise, and mental well-being.

a)

fragmented

b)

myopic

c)

holistic

d)

superficial

10.

The hotel caters primarily to ________ guests who stay for only a night or two.

a)

permanent

b)

transient

c)

eternal

d)

stationary

11.

Her ________ nature meant that she was always the first to arrive and the last to leave the office.

a)

lethargic

b)

idle

c)

industrious

d)

inactive

12.

Out of ________ to her grandmother, she refrained from speaking her mind.

a)

defiance

b)

indifference

c)

ignorance

d)

deference

13.

The professor's interesting but lengthy ________ took up most of the lecture time.

a)

summary

b)

focus

c)

anecdote

d)

novel

14.

He used his _______ to outwit the opponent in the chess game.

a)

sincerity

b)

guile

c)

clumsiness

d)

honesty

15.

The guard remained attentive to his _______ vision, watching for any signs of movement.

a)

tunnel

b)

blurred

c)

central

d)

peripheral

16.

Many consider Shakespeare to be the _______ of English literature.

a)

novice

b)

epitome

c)

outsider

d)

antagonist

17.

The priest granted him _______ for his sins after a heartfelt confession.

a)

condemnation

b)

complication

c)

absolution

d)

accusation

18.

The morning fog began to _______ as the sun rose higher in the sky.

a)

accumulate

b)

solidify

c)

intensify

d)

dissipate

19.

The party got increasingly _______ as the night went on.

a)

serene

b)

hushed

c)

silent

d)

raucous

20.

The mischievous kitten was ________, constantly getting into trouble.

a)

obedient

b)

incorrigible

c)

compliant

d)

disciplined

21.

The team’s ________ was evident in how they supported each other during the game.

a)

rivalry

b)

isolation

c)

camaraderie

d)

division

22.

The old library was a ________ of knowledge, filled with rare books and manuscripts.

a)

barrier

b)

bastion

c)

void

d)

desert

23.

Although not ideal, it was ________ to take the toll road to avoid the traffic jam.

a)

impractical

b)

expensive

c)

expedient

d)

sluggish

24.

He never tried to ________ his responsibilities, no matter how difficult they were.

a)

shirk

b)

embrace

c)

undertake

d)

cherish

25.

The riddle was designed to ________ and perplex the participants.

a)

enlighten

b)

soothe

c)

vex

d)

assist

26.

The philosopher continued to ________ with the concept of free will.

a)

ignore

b)

grapple

c)

accept

d)

dismiss

27.

The ______ developer bought up all the land without concern for the local residents.

a)

generous

b)

rapacious

c)

cautious

d)

frugal

28.

Despite the hype, the celebrated author's latest novel is disappointingly ______.

a)

captivating

b)

innovative

c)

prosaic

d)

enthralling

29.

He found his daily chores utterly ______ and longed for excitement.

a)

exhilarating

b)

mundane

c)

extraordinary

d)

remarkable

30.

Her voice was ______ as she recounted the harrowing experience.

a)

steady

b)

tremulous

c)

confident

d)

booming

31.

His curiosity was ______ when he overheard the mysterious conversation.

a)

satisfied

b)

piqued

c)

quelled

d)

uninterested

32.

The kitchen was ______ with the aroma of freshly baked bread.

a)

barren

b)

redolent

c)

pungent

d)

odorless

33.

The haunting melody was ________ of a time long past.

a)

evocative

b)

irrelevant

c)

discordant

d)

futuristic

34.

On his days off, he indulged in ________, doing nothing more strenuous than reading a book.

a)

exertion

b)

activity

c)

industriousness

d)

indolence

35.

The machine stood in ________ because the factory was closed for the holiday.

a)

operation

b)

idleness

c)

production

d)

motion

36.

His ________ towards his superiors eventually led to his dismissal from the company.

a)

respect

b)

insolence

c)

deference

d)

politeness

37.

The nickname "Honest Abe" is an ________ often used to refer to Abraham Lincoln.

a)

epithet

b)

anecdote

c)

euphemism

d)

misnomer

38.

The unresolved ________ in the music created a sense of tension.

a)

harmony

b)

melody

c)

dissonance

d)

rhythm

39.

The poet chose words for their (a)   qualities, making the verses pleasant to hear.

40.

Critics dismissed the film's plot as ________ and unoriginal.

a)

novel

b)

unique

c)

hackneyed

d)

fresh

41.

His ________ of the title was due to not meeting the official requirements.

a)

retention

b)

acquisition

c)

forfeiture

d)

preservation

42.

Her ________ about technological trends made her a respected consultant in the industry.

a)

ignorance

b)

hindsight

c)

prescience

d)

confusion

43.

The wise old man's ________ was sought by everyone in the village.

a)

foolishness

b)

naivety

c)

sagacity

d)

simplicity

44.

She did ________ a great deal of sympathy for their situation.

a)

withdraw

b)

evince

c)

conceal

d)

divert

45.

He took ________ at the suggestion that he was not trustworthy.

a)

pride

b)

pleasure

c)

umbrage

d)

jarring

46.

His decision to relocate was driven by ______ rather than reason.

a)

necessity

b)

caprice

c)

strategy

d)

urgency

47.

He tried to ______ her fears about the surgery.

a)

aggravate

b)

assuage

c)

confirm

d)

intensify

48.

The diplomat tried to ______ in the conflict to bring about peace.

a)

exacerbate

b)

intercede

c)

disconnect

d)

resign

49.

With the rapid advances in technology, many gadgets quickly become ______.

a)

obsolescent

b)

indispensable

c)

innovative

d)

durable

50.

The new backpack was surprisingly ______, fitting all his books and laptop comfortably.

a)

cramped

b)

restricted

c)

capacious

d)

narrow

51.

The ______ host kept all his guests entertained with endless stories.

a)

reticent

b)

garrulous

c)

taciturn

d)

laconic

52.

Her ______ nature made her an excellent editor, catching even the smallest errors.

a)

careless

b)

sloppy

c)

fastidious

d)

negligent

53.

The ______ child was a challenge to handle in the quiet library.

a)

obedient

b)

calm

c)

docile

d)

obstreperous