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Beowulf Vocabulary Part 2 2024

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Their tastes have been so _____________ by luxurious living that they seem incapable of enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

a)

jaded

b)

elicited

c)

exhorted

d)

intrinsic

2.

David's painting was so profound that it seemed to __________________ time, and it will be remembered for a long time.

a)

simulate

b)

surmise

c)

transcend

d)

ingratiate

3.

In a school debate, Isaiah was unprepared with the facts so he tried to tarnish Fernando's reputation through the use of ___________________.

a)

epitomes

b)

jaded

c)

surmises

d)

innuendoes

4.

Michael, a skilled actor, can _______________ emotions he might never have felt in life.

a)

ingratiate

b)

exhort

c)

simulate

d)

elicit

5.

to bring out a response, to evoke

a)

elicit

b)

exhort

c)

simulate

d)

transcend

6.

The detective tried to ______ a response from the suspect, but the man remained silent while he waited for his lawyer.

a)

Elicit

b)

Transcend

c)

Innuendo

d)

Surmise

7.

to inspire or obtain a response

a)

Elicit

b)

Transcend

c)

Innuendo

d)

Surmise

8.

a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

a)

jaded

b)

ingratiate

c)

innuendo

d)

epitome

9.

Which word matches the following definition?

(verb) to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of

a)

simulate

b)

transcend

c)

elicit

10.

Which word is synonymous (means the same as) the following?

to surpass, exceed, outstrip

a)

transcend

b)

ingratiate

c)

surmise

11.

definition: to guess, without having proof

a)

elicit

b)

surmise

c)

exhort

d)

ingratiate

12.

We do not know what Anika's motives were, but we may ____________________ that she was mainly concerned for the child’s well-being.

a)

surmise

b)

epitome

c)

ingratiate

d)

exhort

13.

Emma is a very talented dancer, but isn’t it going too far to call her “the very __________________ of feminine beauty and grace” with the way she dresses?

a)

ingratiating

b)

intrinsic

c)

jaded

d)

epitome

14.

to urge strongly, advise earnestly

a)

ingratiate

b)

transcend

c)

elicit

d)

exhort

15.

In her monthly speech, the school counselor will____the students to plan for their futures so they will be prepared for life.

a)

jaded

b)

epitome

c)

exhort

d)

ingratiate

16.

Ethan and Avery attempted to _______ themselves with the student body, hoping to become king and queen.

a)

ingratiate

b)

surmise

c)

exhort

d)

surmise

17.

bring oneself into favor by flattering or trying to please others

a)

exhort

b)

transcend

c)

ingratiate

d)

elicit

18.

Luna's grandmother made that cloth doll for her so she will always treasure it for its _____ value.

a)

jaded

b)

innuendo

c)

epitome

d)

intrinsic

19.

belonging naturally; essential

a)

intrinsic

b)

epitome

c)

jaded

d)

innuendo

20.

wearied; worn out

a)

surmised

b)

intrinsic

c)

elicited

d)

jaded