WorksheetsThe Alchemist Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What does the word 'contemplate' mean in the sentence: 'The alchemist knew the legend of Narcissus, a youth who knelt beside a lake to contemplate his own beauty.'?
Ignore
Reflect
Destroy
Build
In the sentence 'Dusk was falling as the boy arrived with his herd at an abandoned church. The roof had fallen in long ago, and an enormous sycamore had grown on the spot where the sacristy once had stood.', what does 'sacristy' refer to?
A type of tree
A part of a church
A herd of animals
A time of day
What is the meaning of 'proprietor' in the sentence: 'The merchant was the proprietor of a dry goods shop, and he always demanded that the sheep be sheared in his presence, so that he would not be cheated.'?
Customer
Owner
Employee
Supplier
In the context of the sentence 'He knew that a few hours from now, with the sun at its zenith, the heat would be so great that he would not be able to lead his flock across the fields.', what does 'zenith' mean?
Lowest point
Highest point
Middle point
Starting point
What does 'tinged' mean in the sentence: 'The horizon was tinged with red, and suddenly the sun appeared.'?
Covered
Touched slightly
Removed
Darkened
In the sentence 'It prepares your spirit and your will, because there is one great truth on this planet: whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it is because that desire originated in the soul of the universe.', what does 'originated' mean?
Ended
Started
Changed
Disappeared
What does the term 'levanter' refer to in the context of the Mediterranean?
A) A type of ship
B) A wind
C) A sea creature
D) A mountain
In the phrase 'follow the omens,' what does 'omens' most likely mean?
Signs or warnings
Friends
Enemies
Treasures
What does the word 'abashed' mean in the sentence 'He looked to the skies, feeling a bit abashed'?
Confident
Embarrassed
Angry
Joyful
What does the word 'incessantly' mean in the context of the sentence: 'For nearly a year, he had been working incessantly, thinking only of putting aside enough money so that he could return to Spain with pride.'?
Occasionally
Continuously
Lazily
Rarely
In the sentence 'First he had studied Esperanto, then the world's religions, and now it was alchemy.', what does 'alchemy' refer to?
A) A type of dance
B) A medieval chemical science
C) A modern language
D) A form of art
What is the meaning of 'capricious' in the sentence: 'The desert is a capricious lady, and sometimes she drives men crazy.'?
Predictable
Unpredictable
Gentle
Calm
What is the definition of 'Sacristy'?
A room in a church housing the sacred vessels and vestments.
A point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position.
To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about.
Strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean.
What does 'Zenith' refer to?
A slight degree of coloration.
A point on the celestial sphere vertically above a given position.
Continually; without a break.
Subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable.
What does 'Contemplate' mean?
To exit a vehicle of transportation.
To consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about.
Excessive excitement or enthusiasm; craze.
Unbelievers with respect to a particular religion.
Who is a 'Proprietor'?
The owner of a business establishment.
A strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean.
Groups that travel together across the desert or through hostile territory for safety.
Phenomena supposed to portend good or evil; prophetic signs.
What does 'Tinged' mean?
A slight degree of coloration.
Ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted.
In a manner expressing sorrow or pity; mournful.
Without conscious reasoning; instinctively.
Which word best fits the sentence: 'She liked to ________ on the meaning of life during her long walks in nature.'?
Sacristy
Zenith
Contemplate
Proprietor
Which word best fits the sentence: 'The mourners were ________ the loss of their beloved friend.'?
Tinged
Originated
Abashed
Lamenting
Which word best fits the sentence: 'The sunset was ________ with shades of pink and orange.'?
Tinged
Levanter
Omens
Abashed
Which word best completes the sentence: 'The old man spoke ________ about the good old days when life was simpler.'?
Disembark
Incessantly
Ruefully
Nostalgia
