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Vocabulary Initiative - Sets 1 & 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

endure

It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such distance.

a)

to go through something patiently over a long period of time

b)
to forget about past troubles
c)
to avoid any discomfort
d)
to enjoy a pleasant experience
2.

cacophony

A cacophony of deafening alarm bells filled the school auditorium.

a)
Cacophony is a harsh mixture of sounds.
b)
Cacophony is a term used for silence.
c)
Cacophony refers to a pleasant sound.
d)
Cacophony is a type of musical instrument.
3.

pied

Although the cow's coat was pure black, her calf's coat was pied.

a)
Having a glossy finish.
b)
Having two or more colors in patches.
c)
Being covered in stripes.
d)
Having a single solid color.
4.

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.

a)

Cower means to crouch down and shrink in fear.

b)
Cower means to laugh loudly in joy.
c)
Cower means to walk away calmly.
d)
Cower means to stand tall in confidence.
5.

vertigo

Most cases of vertigo or loss of equilibrium can be diagnosed and treated by a medical doctor.

a)
Vertigo can only be diagnosed through MRI scans.
b)
Vertigo is always caused by inner ear infections.
c)
Most cases of vertigo require surgery for treatment.
d)

Dizziness associated with looking down or caused by disease affecting the inner ear.

6.

somber

The gloomy night sky was somber looking and starless.

a)
bright
b)

drab, dull, or dark

c)
colorful
d)

cheerful

7.

blather

Because his point was clearly stated after 2 minutes, the audience stopped listening to the man's blathering comments.

a)
To blather is to speak clearly and concisely.
b)

Blather means to babble on or chatter endlessly.

c)
Blather refers to a type of formal speech.
d)
Blather means to listen attentively.
8.

dissolution

The couple's relationship seemed strong and healthy; therefore, the dissolution of their marriage shocked everyone.

a)

partnership

b)
separation
c)
reconciliation
d)
union
9.

ubiquitous

Unfortunately, sugar is ubiquitous in people's diet.

a)

Ubiquitous means something is only found in desserts.

b)

Ubiquitous means something is present everywhere.

c)

Ubiquitous means that something is out of sight.

d)

Ubiquitous means something is beneficial in small amounts.

10.

damper

Being forced to eat veggies put a damper on her mood.

a)
The term 'damper' means to increase excitement.
b)
The term 'damper' is a synonym for joy.
c)

The term 'damper' refers to a type of celebratory meal.

d)
The term 'damper' refers to something that reduces enthusiasm.