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Friday Vocab Word Work

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Her __ generosity was evident when she donated a significant amount to the local charity.

a)

largesse

b)

meager

c)

stingy

d)

frugal

2.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The scientist's hypothesis was __, supported by extensive research and data.

a)

tenable

b)

untenable

c)

implausible

d)

doubtful

3.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. Despite his __ nature, he couldn't resist buying the newest gadgets.

a)

acquisitive

b)

generous

c)

indifferent

d)

frugal

4.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. The __ comments from the critic made the author hesitant to publish her next book.

a)

invidious

b)

kind

c)

supportive

d)

encouraging

5.

Fill in the blank with the correct words. In order to maintain peace, the diplomat decided to __ confrontational discussions.

a)

eschew

b)

engage in

c)

initiate

d)

provoke

6.

Which word describes a desire that cannot be satisfied?

a)

Taciturn

b)

Insatiable

c)

Tenable

d)

Acquisitive

7.

What is the best word to describe a person who is reluctant to speak?

a)

Largesse

b)

Taciturn

c)

Carping

d)

Invidious

8.

Which word means to avoid something deliberately?

a)

Eschew

b)

Congeal

c)

Belabor

d)

Insatiable

9.

What term refers to the act of giving generously?

a)

Largesse

b)

Acquisitive

c)

Invidious

d)

Carping

10.

If a theory is well-supported and defensible, it is considered to be:

a)

Congealed

b)

Tenable

c)

Taciturn

d)

Invidious

11.

Describe a situation in which a person's insatiable desire for success might lead to negative consequences (3-5 sentences).

4 lines
12.

Explain why someone might be described as taciturn in a social setting (3-5 sentences).

4 lines
13.

Describe the importance of largesse in supporting community projects (2-4 sentences)

4 lines