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Life stories we admire vocabulary

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. The athlete's determination to overcome adversity is truly _______.
a)
admirable
b)
reckless
c)
questionable
d)
selfish
2.
2. She _______ her education to help support her family.
a)
pursued
b)
delayed
c)
abandoned
d)
enhanced
3.
3. The scientist’s groundbreaking research has made her a _______ in her field.
a)
novice
b)
pioneer
c)
skeptic
d)
follower
4.
4. He showed great _______ in the face of danger.
a)
courage
b)
fear
c)
uncertainty
d)
hesitation
5.
5. The artist’s work has been _______ for its creativity and depth.
a)
criticized
b)
praised
c)
ignored
d)
ridiculed
6.
6. Her dedication to her work is _______ by everyone in the company.
a)
unnoticed
b)
feared
c)
respected
d)
envied
7.
7. He has _______ the challenges of his early life to become a successful entrepreneur.
a)
avoided
b)
overcome
c)
ignored
d)
embraced
8.
8. The young leader was _______ by the community for her vision and commitment.
a)
mocked
b)
shunned
c)
celebrated
d)
questioned
9.
9. Despite his _______ beginnings, he became one of the most influential people in the world.
a)
wealthy
b)
modest
c)
ambitious
d)
unknown
10.
10. The author’s biography offers a deep _______ into her life and work.
a)
criticism
b)
insight
c)
mystery
d)
deception
11.
11. Her relentless _______ led her to achieve great success in her career.
a)
ambition
b)
indecision
c)
hesitation
d)
neglect
12.
12. The philanthropist was _______ for his generous contributions to the community.
a)
criticized
b)
ignored
c)
commended
d)
suspected
13.
13. She has become a _______ of resilience and determination after overcoming so many challenges.
a)
symbol
b)
symbol
c)
victim
d)
example
14.
14. The entrepreneur’s _______ approach to business has led to his success.
a)
reckless
b)
cautious
c)
innovative
d)
traditional
15.
15. The activist is _______ for her unwavering commitment to human rights.
a)
feared
b)
celebrated
c)
mocked
d)
unknown
16.
16. Despite many failures, his _______ spirit kept him going.
a)
entrepreneurial
b)
pessimistic
c)
defeated
d)
discouraged
17.
17. The scientist’s discoveries were _______ to the advancement of medicine.
a)
irrelevant
b)
detrimental
c)
crucial
d)
insignificant
18.
18. The artist's unique style has _______ her apart from her peers.
a)
set
b)
pushed
c)
driven
d)
torn
19.
19. Her _______ to the cause has inspired many others to join the movement.
a)
dedication
b)
indifference
c)
resistance
d)
opposition
20.
20. The writer’s memoir provides a _______ account of his life experiences.
a)
fictional
b)
biased
c)
truthful
d)
misleading
21.
21. The young leader's ability to _______ others was key to her success.
a)
discourage
b)
inspire
c)
intimidate
d)
alienate
22.
22. His life story is a testament to his _______ in the face of overwhelming odds.
a)
despair
b)
perseverance
c)
avoidance
d)
regret
23.
23. She has always _______ her principles, no matter the circumstances.
a)
abandoned
b)
upheld
c)
ignored
d)
contradicted
24.
24. The musician’s legacy has _______ through generations.
a)
vanished
b)
diminished
c)
persisted
d)
fluctuated
25.
25. The athlete’s _______ has earned her a place in history.
a)
arrogance
b)
humility
c)
determination
d)
apathy
26.
26. The film about her life was _______ with several awards.
a)
criticized
b)
bombarded
c)
shunned
d)
honored
27.
27. The scholar’s work has _______ our understanding of the human condition.
a)
limited
b)
deepened
c)
confused
d)
neglected
28.
28. Her _______ for justice drove her to fight for change.
a)
apathy
b)
greed
c)
passion
d)
indifference
29.
29. The explorer’s journey was fraught with _______ but ended in success.
a)
luxury
b)
danger
c)
boredom
d)
predictability
30.
30. The documentary captures the _______ of her contributions to science.
a)
insignificance
b)
novelty
c)
impact
d)
triviality
31.
31. The inventor’s _______ changed the course of history.
a)
mistake
b)
innovation
c)
refusal
d)
indecision
32.
32. The author's books have _______ the lives of many readers.
a)
transformed
b)
confused
c)
disregarded
d)
complicated
33.
33. The hero’s _______ in the face of danger is legendary.
a)
cowardice
b)
bravery
c)
hesitation
d)
fear
34.
34. The leader’s _______ vision inspired the nation to dream of a better future.
a)
narrow-minded
b)
shortsighted
c)
visionary
d)
limited
35.
35. The _______ impact of her work continues to be felt worldwide.
a)
temporary
b)
fleeting
c)
lasting
d)
negligible
36.
36. Her story is one of _______ against all odds.
a)
defeat
b)
triumph
c)
apathy
d)
surrender
37.
37. The politician’s _______ to the cause was never in doubt.
a)
indifference
b)
hostility
c)
commitment
d)
opposition
38.
38. The survivor’s _______ spirit was an inspiration to all who knew her.
a)
defeated
b)
resilient
c)
broken
d)
submissive
39.
39. The scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for her _______ contributions to physics.
a)
minor
b)
insignificant
c)
groundbreaking
d)
ordinary
40.
40. The young entrepreneur’s _______ to take risks paid off in the end.
a)
refusal
b)
reluctance
c)
willingness
d)
hesitation