WorksheetsUnit 4 Vocabulary Review: 11th grade
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 17mins
Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.
Synonyms: reckless, careless, rash, thoughtless, hasty
imprudent
Synonyms: expel, remove, eject, overthrow, displace
oust
Synonyms: incompatible, conflicting, discordant, unresolvable, contradictory
irreconcilable
Synonyms: provoke, instigate, spur, stir up, agitate
incite
Synonyms: elaborate, decorated, embellished, intricate, lavish
ornate
Match each group of synonyms with its correct term.
Synonyms: blame, criticize, scold, rebuke, reprimand
reproach
Synonyms: believable, credible, reasonable, conceivable, likely
plausible
Synonyms: assume, hypothesize, propose, suggest, presume
postulate
Synonyms: pathetic, wretched, miserable, lamentable, woeful
pitiable
Synonyms: peak, summit, apex, zenith, climax
pinnacle
Match each group of synonyms with their correct term.
Synonyms: filthy, dirty, wretched, foul, sordid
squalid
Synonyms: reject, deny, renounce, disown, dismiss
repudiate
Synonyms: menacing, ominous, threatening, evil, malevolent
sinister
Synonyms: unparalleled, novel, exceptional, unique, groundbreaking
unprecendented
Synonyms: absolute, total, complete, outright, sheer
unmitigated
Determine if each word in the sentence is being used as a noun, adverb, adjective, or verb.
He imprudently invested all his savings in a risky venture.
The leader's harsh words incited the crowd to revolt.
The parties were irreconcilably opposed, leaving no room for negotiation.
The couple's irreconcilability led to their separation.
The ornate architecture of the cathedral was breathtaking.
The board members voted to oust the corrupt official
The ousted CEO struggled to find a new position
The animal was pitiably thin and clearly neglected.
The technology advanced unprecedentedly, changing industries overnight.
His failure inspired pity among his friends
The plausibility of her alibi was questioned by the investigators.
The repudiation of the contract left both parties at odds.
The scientist presented a postulated theory based on her research.
The teacher reproached the students for their lack of effort.
The squalid conditions in the slums shocked the visitors.
The community pitied the man's unfortunate circumstances.
Which word belongs in each sentence? Use your context clues.
The protest leader’s speech _________ the crowd, stirring them to take immediate action.
incite
The old mansion was ________, with intricate carvings and gold accents decorating every room.
ornate
The reckless driver made the ___________ decision to speed through the red light and put everyone in danger.
imprudent
Their differences were ___________, and no matter how hard they tried, they could not find common ground.
irreconcilable
After months of controvery, the board finally ________ the CEO, removing him from his position.
oust
Read each sentence and use your context clues to determine which word goes in each sentence.
Standing on the mountain's _________, she felt like she was on top of the world.
pinnacle
The stray dog looked ________, thin, and shivering in the cold rain.
pitiable
His explanation seemed _________, but something about it didn't quite add up.
plausible
The teacher gave the students a stern _________, scolding them for not turning in their homework.
reproach
Scientists _________ that life may exist on other planets, though their is no definitive proof.
postulate
Using context clues, determine which word belongs in each sentence.
The living conditions in the camp were _______, with filth and decay everywhere.
squalid
Despite the evidence, the politician __________ the accusations, denying any wrongdoing.
repudiate
The sudden growth of the company was _______, something no one had predicted.
unprecendented
The abandoned house had a ________ air, with shadows lurking in every corner.
sinister
The project was an _________ failure, with no part of it going as planned.
unmitigated
Which word is shown in the image?
pitiable
incite
squalid
imprudent
Which word is represented in the image?
sinister
unmitigated
oust
repudiate
Which word is represented in the image?
imprudent
squalid
pitiable
incite
