WorksheetsHonors English SS Vocab Quiz Review
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 13mins
A strong, often irresistible urge to perform an act especially one that is irrational or contrary to one's will
To flow out, issue, or proceed as from a source or origin
towards
from
within
To be indecisive or unsure about making a decision
dithering
Pleasant because of a personality
congenial
active, fast, and energetic
brisk
subliminal
means above conscious awareness.
refers to conscious stimuli.
refers to stimuli that are below conscious awareness.
is a type of music genre.
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd
Failing to function properly
To utterly destroy; obliterate
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
Not feeling or showing emotion.
Impassive
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
Docile
Hostile and aggressive
Belligerent
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.
Resignation
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
Unable to be explained or accounted for
Inexplicable
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
Causing one to feel unsettled
disconcerting
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
reveal
reverie
Delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe
Impossible to stop or prevent
inexorable
Unable to be placated; relentless or unstoppable.
implacable
The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
Demonstrative
Fatalistic
Taciturn
Convivial
To bring trouble, distress, or agitation to someone.
vex
The quality of being wise or having good judgement
sagacity
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery
derision
Sharp or severe in effect
acuteness
The willingness to take bold risks; rude or disrespectful behavior.
The quality of being cautious or wise in practical matters.
Moral corruption, wickedness
Depravity
The quality of being religious
Piety
To cut open and remove the internal organs
Disembowel
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Imperious
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
Beyond what is normal or natural
Preternatural
Ingratiate
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Apprehension
