WorksheetsVocabulary Initiative - Sets 1 & 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
endure
It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such distance.
to go through something patiently over a long period of time
cacophony
A cacophony of deafening alarm bells filled the school auditorium.
pied
Although the cow's coat was pure black, her calf's coat was pied.
cower
When you cower, you're not just afraid. You're so terrified that your whole body bends to hide from the source of your fear.
Cower means to crouch down and shrink in fear.
vertigo
Most cases of vertigo or loss of equilibrium can be diagnosed and treated by a medical doctor.
Dizziness associated with looking down or caused by disease affecting the inner ear.
somber
The gloomy night sky was somber looking and starless.
drab, dull, or dark
cheerful
blather
Because his point was clearly stated after 2 minutes, the audience stopped listening to the man's blathering comments.
Blather means to babble on or chatter endlessly.
dissolution
The couple's relationship seemed strong and healthy; therefore, the dissolution of their marriage shocked everyone.
partnership
ubiquitous
Unfortunately, sugar is ubiquitous in people's diet.
Ubiquitous means something is only found in desserts.
Ubiquitous means something is present everywhere.
Ubiquitous means that something is out of sight.
Ubiquitous means something is beneficial in small amounts.
damper
Being forced to eat veggies put a damper on her mood.
The term 'damper' refers to a type of celebratory meal.
