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WorksheetsThe Westing Game Vocabulary Test #1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
What does the word "afflicted" mean?
Joyful and happy
Grievously affected especially by disease
Slightly annoyed
Completely indifferent
What does it mean to "appraise" something?
To ignore completely
To consider in a comprehensive way
To destroy utterly
To sell at a high price
What is an "asylum"?
A place for vacation
A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced people
A type of school
A government building
What does "authentic" mean?
Fake or counterfeit
Not counterfeit or copied
Very expensive
Extremely rare
Who is a "coroner"?
A person who investigates death not due to natural causes
A doctor who treats common illnesses
A lawyer who handles criminal cases
A teacher who educates about health
What does it mean to "cremate"?
To bury in the ground
To reduce to ashes
To preserve in a museum
To freeze for future study
What does "eccentric" mean?
Very ordinary and common
Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Extremely boring
Perfectly symmetrical
Who is an "executor"?
A person who writes novels
A person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
A person who performs in plays
A person who designs buildings
What does "facade" mean?
A hidden treasure
A showy misrepresentation to conceal something unpleasant
A type of building material
A friendly gesture
What does the word "grapple" mean?
To relax and take it easy
To work hard to come to terms with or deal with something
To ignore problems
To celebrate success
What is the meaning of "meager"?
Abundant in amount or quality
Deficient in amount or quality or extent
Excessive in quantity
Overflowing with resources
How would you define "poise"?
Great coolness and composure under strain
A state of panic and confusion
A feeling of deep anger
A lack of balance
What does "putrid" refer to?
Fresh and fragrant
In an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odor
Clean and odorless
Newly formed and pleasant
What is the meaning of "pyrotechnic"?
Related to the craft of making fireworks
Associated with water sports
Pertaining to cooking techniques
Involving musical instruments
What does "rational" mean?
Based on emotions
Consistent with or based on using reason
Illogical and unreasonable
Random and unpredictable
What does "resentment" mean?
A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
A sense of joy and happiness
A state of calm and peace
A feeling of gratitude
What is the definition of "scrutiny"?
A brief glance
A prolonged intense look
A quick overview
A casual observation
What does "sporadic" mean?
Occurring regularly and predictably
Recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
Happening continuously without interruption
Occurring once and never again
What is the definition of a "tenant"?
Someone who owns a property
Someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
Someone who sells property
Someone who builds property
What is an "ulcer"?
A type of skin rash
A type of headache
An inflammatory lesion resulting in decay of tissue
A type of bone fracture
