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WorksheetsVocabulary9 List A-week 5
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
The firefighter entered the burning building despite the (a) conditions, knowing that lives were at stake.
The manager’s (a) attempt to address the issue left the employees feeling frustrated and ignored.
The council held a (a) to let the public decide on the new policy regarding city development.
During the debate, one of the candidates was surprisingly (a) , offering few opinions on the key issues.
After forgetting her lines during the play, the actress couldn’t help but feel the silent (a) of the audience.
What does “perfunctory” mean?
Done with great attention to detail
Done in a careless or routine manner
Done after a long period of consideration
Done to impress others
The word “perilous” most likely refers to something that is:
Safe and enjoyable
Boring and uneventful
Dangerous and risky
Simple and straightforward
A referendum is:
A type of public opinion survey
A law passed by a government leader
A direct vote by the public on a specific issue
A meeting of government officials
What does it mean to reproach someone?
To praise them for their hard work
To criticize them for a mistake
To encourage them to do better
To ignore their actions completely
A person who is reticent is likely to:
Speak loudly and often
Share their thoughts freely
Keep quiet or be reserved
Get into arguments frequently
