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WorksheetsWeek 5 vocabulary practice
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 3570secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
autobiography
a)
A book someone writes about their own life
b)
A person who loves books.
c)
A person who is afraid of books
d)
A person who can't read
2.
calligraphy
a)
The art of beautiful handwriting
b)
Able to break down naturally and not harm the environment.
c)
Something that came before another thing
d)
A living organism that can move and respond to its environment.
3.
catacomb
a)
An underground cemetery with tunnels and rooms
b)
The story of a person's life written by someone else.
c)
The study of human societies and cultures
d)
To bring to life or give movement.
4.
catalog
a)
A list of items, often for sale or for organizing information
b)
The study of living things.
c)
Relating to a city or town, especially its administration
d)
A person who creates animated films or cartoons.
5.
catalyst
a)
Something that causes a change or speeds up a process
b)
To determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically
c)
The quality of being clear and easy to understand
d)
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
6.
catastrophe
a)
A terrible disaster
b)
The state of being calm and in control of oneself
c)
An inner feeling of right and wrong
d)
Feeding on other animals.
7.
contradict
a)
To say the opposite of what someone else has said
b)
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
c)
Being careful and hardworking
d)
Giving a warning or advice to be careful.
8.
debunk
a)
To show that something is not true
b)
Extremely happy and excited.
c)
To build or create something
d)
Trying to make peace or resolve a disagreement.
9.
decadence
a)
Behavior that shows a love of self-indulgence and luxury
b)
To bubble, fizz, or show enthusiasm.
c)
The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services
d)
To give (something, especially money or goods) in order to help achieve or provide something
10.
default
a)
The standard setting or position when no other choice is made
b)
Showing a lot of emotion or enthusiasm.
c)
Strange and frightening
d)
Related to cooking or the kitchen.
11.
defunct
a)
No longer existing or working
b)
To send out or release something, like light, heat, or sound.
c)
Involving many carefully arranged parts or details
d)
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
12.
degrade
a)
To lower in quality or dignity
b)
A short part taken from a book, speech, or other text.
c)
The study of the origin of words
d)
The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information
13.
depose
a)
To remove someone from a high position or office
b)
A large group of people leaving a place at the same time.
c)
A wide and open area or surface
d)
Passed down from parents to children through genes.
14.
dictate
a)
To speak or read aloud for someone else to write down
b)
To force someone to leave a place.
c)
A prediction of future weather or events
d)
Not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans.
15.
domestic
a)
Relating to the running of a home or to family relations rather than to work or other public activities
b)
Covering or affecting a large area
c)
The ability to see or plan for the future
d)
Causing anger or strong emotions.
16.
edict
a)
An official order or proclamation
b)
A person who is outgoing and enjoys being with other people.
c)
The study of the Earth's physical structure and substances
d)
To supply land with water by artificial means, typically by diverting water from another source
17.
excel
a)
To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
b)
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
c)
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs
d)
Required by law or rules.
18.
futile
a)
Incapable of producing any useful result, pointless
b)
To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
c)
A new method, idea, product, etc. introduced for the first time
d)
Lasting for a very short time.
19.
genuine
a)
Truly what something is said to be; authentic
b)
Very large, heavy, or solid
c)
An object kept as a reminder of a person or event
d)
To cause (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
20.
graphic
a)
Related to visual art or images
b)
Showing hard work and care
c)
A written account of someone's personal experiences
d)
Relating to the body or things you can touch.
21.
inscription
a)
Words that are written or carved on a surface
b)
A large city in Pennsylvania, USA.
c)
Worth remembering
d)
A doctor; a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill.
22.
jovial
a)
Cheerful and friendly
b)
A person who gives money and help to others.
c)
To do something to honor and remember someone
d)
A scientist who specializes in the study of physics.
23.
loathe
a)
To feel intense dislike or disgust for
b)
The study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life.
c)
Located at the back
d)
The science that deals with matter, energy, and their interactions.
24.
onset
a)
The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
b)
The art or practice of taking and processing pictures.
c)
Future generations
d)
Hunting or exploiting others for food or advantage.
25.
originate
a)
To come into existence or begin to be known or used
b)
A tiny particle of light.
c)
To delay something until a later time
d)
Containing or implying a promise.
26.
prescription
a)
A written order from a doctor for medicine or treatment
b)
The process by which plants make their own food using sunlight.
c)
An action taken to prevent something bad from happening
d)
To be born again in another body after death.
27.
priority
a)
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important
b)
A number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
c)
To prevent something by taking action first
d)
To strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
28.
telegram
a)
A message sent by telegraph
b)
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender
c)
Happening too soon or before the usual time
d)
To rescue or save (goods or property) from loss or destruction
29.
transcript
a)
A written or printed copy of spoken words
b)
Resembling without being identical; having a likeness in appearance or nature
c)
To cause a reaction or emotion, especially a strong feeling of anger or excitement
d)
A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
30.
treacherous
a)
Very dangerous and difficult to deal with
b)
The state of being alike
c)
The study of the natural world through observation and experiments
d)
(Of two or more people) fully in agreement
31.
A book someone writes about their own life
a)
autobiography
b)
calligraphy
c)
catacomb
d)
catalog
32.
The art of beautiful handwriting
a)
calligraphy
b)
catacomb
c)
catalog
d)
catalyst
33.
An underground cemetery with tunnels and rooms
a)
catacomb
b)
catalog
c)
catalyst
d)
catastrophe
34.
A list of items, often for sale or for organizing information
a)
catalog
b)
catalyst
c)
catastrophe
d)
contradict
35.
Something that causes a change or speeds up a process
a)
catalyst
b)
catastrophe
c)
contradict
d)
debunk
36.
A terrible disaster
a)
catastrophe
b)
contradict
c)
debunk
d)
decadence
37.
To say the opposite of what someone else has said
a)
contradict
b)
debunk
c)
decadence
d)
default
38.
To show that something is not true
a)
debunk
b)
decadence
c)
default
d)
defunct
39.
Behavior that shows a love of self-indulgence and luxury
a)
decadence
b)
default
c)
defunct
d)
degrade
40.
The standard setting or position when no other choice is made
a)
default
b)
defunct
c)
degrade
d)
depose
41.
No longer existing or working
a)
defunct
b)
degrade
c)
depose
d)
dictate
42.
To lower in quality or dignity
a)
degrade
b)
depose
c)
dictate
d)
domestic
43.
To remove someone from a high position or office
a)
depose
b)
dictate
c)
domestic
d)
edict
44.
To speak or read aloud for someone else to write down
a)
dictate
b)
domestic
c)
edict
d)
excel
45.
Relating to the running of a home or to family relations rather than to work or other public activities
a)
domestic
b)
edict
c)
excel
d)
futile
46.
An official order or proclamation
a)
edict
b)
excel
c)
futile
d)
genuine
47.
To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
a)
excel
b)
futile
c)
genuine
d)
graphic
48.
Incapable of producing any useful result, pointless
a)
futile
b)
genuine
c)
graphic
d)
inscription
49.
Truly what something is said to be; authentic
a)
genuine
b)
graphic
c)
inscription
d)
jovial
50.
Related to visual art or images
a)
graphic
b)
inscription
c)
jovial
d)
loathe
51.
Words that are written or carved on a surface
a)
inscription
b)
jovial
c)
loathe
d)
onset
52.
Cheerful and friendly
a)
jovial
b)
loathe
c)
onset
d)
originate
53.
To feel intense dislike or disgust for
a)
loathe
b)
onset
c)
originate
d)
prescription
54.
The beginning or start of something, especially something unpleasant
a)
onset
b)
originate
c)
prescription
d)
priority
55.
To come into existence or begin to be known or used
a)
originate
b)
prescription
c)
priority
d)
telegram
56.
A written order from a doctor for medicine or treatment
a)
prescription
b)
priority
c)
telegram
d)
transcript
57.
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important
a)
priority
b)
telegram
c)
transcript
d)
treacherous
58.
A message sent by telegraph
a)
telegram
b)
transcript
c)
treacherous
d)
priority
59.
A written or printed copy of spoken words
a)
transcript
b)
treacherous
c)
telegram
d)
priority
60.
Very dangerous and difficult to deal with
a)
treacherous
b)
transcript
c)
telegram
d)
priority
61.
She wrote an ___ to share her life story with others.
a)
autobiography
b)
catacomb
c)
catalyst
d)
debunk
62.
He practiced ___ to make his letters look elegant and artistic.
a)
calligraphy
b)
catalog
c)
catastrophe
d)
decadence
63.
They discovered an ancient ___ filled with old bones and artifacts.
a)
catacomb
b)
catalyst
c)
contradict
d)
default
64.
She looked through the ___ to find a new book to read.
a)
catalog
b)
catastrophe
c)
debunk
d)
defunct
65.
The scientist added a ___ to the mixture to start the chemical reaction.
a)
catalyst
b)
contradict
c)
decadence
d)
degrade
66.
The hurricane was a ___ that caused widespread damage and destruction.
a)
catastrophe
b)
debunk
c)
default
d)
depose
67.
His statements ___ each other, making it hard to know the truth.
a)
contradict
b)
decadence
c)
defunct
d)
dictate
68.
The scientist worked to ___ the myth with solid evidence.
a)
debunk
b)
default
c)
degrade
d)
domestic
69.
The palace was a symbol of ___, with its lavish decorations and feasts.
a)
decadence
b)
defunct
c)
depose
d)
edict
70.
The computer will ___ to its original settings if you don't save your changes.
a)
default
b)
degrade
c)
dictate
d)
excel
71.
The old factory is now ___, abandoned and falling apart.
a)
defunct
b)
depose
c)
domestic
d)
futile
72.
Pollution can ___ the quality of the air we breathe.
a)
degrade
b)
dictate
c)
edict
d)
genuine
73.
The king was ___ by his enemies and forced to leave the throne.
a)
depose
b)
domestic
c)
excel
d)
graphic
74.
The teacher will ___ the notes while the students write them down.
a)
dictate
b)
edict
c)
futile
d)
inscription
75.
The ______ chores include cooking and cleaning.
a)
domestic
b)
excel
c)
genuine
d)
jovial
76.
The king issued an ___ that everyone in the kingdom must follow.
a)
edict
b)
futile
c)
graphic
d)
loathe
77.
He wanted to ______ in math and science like his brother so he studied hard.
a)
excel
b)
genuine
c)
inscription
d)
onset
78.
His attempts to fix the computer proved ______.
a)
futile
b)
graphic
c)
jovial
d)
originate
79.
The painting was a ______ Picasso, not a forgery.
a)
genuine
b)
inscription
c)
loathe
d)
prescription
80.
The video game had ___ scenes that were very realistic and detailed.
a)
graphic
b)
jovial
c)
onset
d)
priority
81.
The ancient ___ on the stone told the story of a long-lost civilization.
a)
inscription
b)
loathe
c)
originate
d)
telegram
82.
The ______ man always had a smile on his face.
a)
jovial
b)
onset
c)
prescription
d)
transcript
83.
She ______s having to wake up early for school.
a)
loathe
b)
originate
c)
priority
d)
treacherous
84.
The ______ of winter brings cold weather and snow.
a)
onset
b)
prescription
c)
telegram
d)
autobiography
85.
The idea ______d from a conversation with a friend.
a)
originate
b)
priority
c)
transcript
d)
calligraphy
86.
The doctor gave her a ___ for antibiotics to treat the infection.
a)
prescription
b)
telegram
c)
treacherous
d)
catacomb
87.
Safety is our top ______ when traveling.
a)
priority
b)
transcript
c)
autobiography
d)
catalog
88.
In the old days, people used to send important news by ___.
a)
telegram
b)
treacherous
c)
calligraphy
d)
catalyst
89.
She requested a ___ of the interview to review what was said.
a)
transcript
b)
autobiography
c)
catacomb
d)
catastrophe
90.
Autobiography is a detailed account of someone's life. In this sentence, what part of speech is autobiography?
a)
treacherous
b)
calligraphy
c)
catalog
d)
contradict
91.
Calligraphy is a form of beautiful handwriting. In this sentence, what part of speech is calligraphy?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
92.
The ancient catacomb was discovered by archaeologists. In this sentence, what part of speech is catacomb?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
93.
I need to review the catalog before making a decision. In this sentence, what part of speech is catalog?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
94.
The chemical acted as a catalyst for the reaction. In this sentence, what part of speech is catalyst?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
95.
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the small town. In this sentence, what part of speech is catastrophe?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
96.
Do not try to contradict the facts presented by the scientist. In this sentence, what part of speech is contradict?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
97.
The scientist aimed to debunk the myth. In this sentence, what part of speech is debunk?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
98.
The city’s decadence was evident in its crumbling buildings. In this sentence, what part of speech is decadence?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
99.
He failed to pay the bill, so the account went into default. In this sentence, what part of speech is default?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
100.
The factory has become defunct and is no longer operational. In this sentence, what part of speech is defunct?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
101.
Harsh criticism may degrade someone's confidence. In this sentence, what part of speech is degrade?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
102.
The committee voted to depose the leader from his position. In this sentence, what part of speech is depose?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
103.
The boss will dictate the terms of the agreement. In this sentence, what part of speech is dictate?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
104.
Many people prefer domestic travel over international trips. In this sentence, what part of speech is domestic?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
105.
The king issued an edict that all citizens must follow. In this sentence, what part of speech is edict?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
106.
She continues to excel in all her studies. In this sentence, what part of speech is excel?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
107.
The efforts to solve the puzzle were futile. In this sentence, what part of speech is futile?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
108.
Her smile was warm and genuine. In this sentence, what part of speech is genuine?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
109.
The book included several graphic illustrations. In this sentence, what part of speech is graphic?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
110.
The ancient tablet contained an inscription written in Latin. In this sentence, what part of speech is inscription?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
111.
The host was so jovial that everyone enjoyed the party. In this sentence, what part of speech is jovial?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
112.
I absolutely loathe waking up early. In this sentence, what part of speech is loathe?
a)
Adjective
b)
Noun
c)
Verb
d)
Adverb
113.
The onset of the storm was sudden. In this sentence, what part of speech is onset?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
114.
The disease is thought to originate in the tropics. In this sentence, what part of speech is originate?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
115.
The doctor wrote a prescription for the medication. In this sentence, what part of speech is prescription?
a)
Verb
b)
Noun
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
116.
The safety of the passengers was the priority. In this sentence, what part of speech is priority?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
117.
He received a telegram from his friend overseas. In this sentence, what part of speech is telegram?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
118.
The lawyer asked for a transcript of the trial. In this sentence, what part of speech is transcript?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
119.
The narrow path was treacherous during the storm. In this sentence, what part of speech is treacherous?
a)
Noun
b)
Verb
c)
Adjective
d)
Adverb
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