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Vocabulary Practice List 9

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The normally __________ teenager became withdrawn and quiet after moving to a new school.

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Insidious

c)

Gregarious

d)

Sojourn

2.

To __________ her income, Sarah took on a part-time job in addition to her full-time position.

a)

Sojourn

b)

Augment

c)

Insidious

d)

Curmudgeon

3.

The __________ nature of the computer virus made it difficult for IT specialists to detect and remove.

a)

Gregarious

b)

Augment

c)

Insidious

d)

Sojourn

4.

During his brief __________ in Paris, the exchange student immersed himself in French culture and language.

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Sojourn

c)

Gregarious

d)

Augment

5.

Despite his reputation as a __________, Mr. Johnson surprised everyone by enthusiastically participating in the school's charity event.

a)

Gregarious

b)

Insidious

c)

Augment

d)

Curmudgeon

6.

When told they are too talkative, the students corrected the teacher, saying they have a ____________ personality.

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Insidious

c)

Gregarious

d)

Sojourn

7.

To __________ her understanding of the novel, Samantha read several critical analyses and interpretations.

a)

Sojourn

b)

Augment

c)

Insidious

d)

Curmudgeon

8.

The __________ influence of social media on teenagers' self-esteem is a growing concern for parents and educators.

a)

Gregarious

b)

Augment

c)

Insidious

d)

Sojourn

9.

During his brief __________ in Japan, the exchange student immersed himself in the local customs and language.

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Sojourn

c)

Gregarious

d)

Augment

10.

The __________ effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, with subtle shifts in weather patterns and ecosystems.

a)

Gregarious

b)

Curmudgeon

c)

Insidious

d)

Sojourn

11.

Sarah's usually __________ personality made her the perfect candidate for the role of class representative.

a)

Curmudgeon

b)

Insidious

c)

Gregarious

d)

Sojourn

12.

The author's __________ in the remote village provided inspiration for her next novel about rural life.

a)

Augment

b)

Curmudgeon

c)

Insidious

d)

Sojourn

13.

To __________ the school's resources, the principal sought partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

a)

Augment

b)

Sojourn

c)

Curmudgeon

d)

Insidious

14.

The old __________ next door finally warmed up to the neighborhood children after they helped shovel his driveway.

a)

Sojourn

b)

Gregarious

c)

Insidious

d)

Curmudgeon

15.
What does the word 'placid' mean?
a)
Calm and peaceful
b)
Easily excited
c)
Loud and boisterous
d)
Unpredictable
16.
What is a 'talisman'?
a)
A magical object believed to bring good luck
b)
A type of ancient weapon
c)
A religious leader
d)
A mathematical formula
17.
The superstitious athlete refused to play without his lucky ________, believing it was the source of his recent success.
a)
talisman
b)
diatribe
c)
jingoistic
d)
ubiquitous
18.
The company faced backlash after hiring a known ________ to a leadership position, contradicting their claims of supporting gender equality.
a)
misogynist
b)
talisman
c)
diatribe
d)
non sequitur
19.
What is a 'non sequitur'?
a)
A statement that doesn't logically follow
b)
A type of formal logical argument
c)
A mathematical equation
d)
A legal document
20.

Match vocab words and definitions

a)

augment

1.

to increase

b)

curmudgeon

2.

a grouchy person

c)

gregarious

3.

outgoing/social

d)

sojourn

4.

trip

e)

insidious

5.

gradually causing harm