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WorksheetsThe Crucible Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Michael noticed that the community park was in poor condition. What does it mean if he decides to "ameliorate" the situation?
To make something worse
To make something better
To ignore a problem
To create a new issue
Scarlett and Charlotte had a disagreement over a group project. Their teacher had to step in and decide the best course forward for the project. Which word describes what the teacher did?
Blasphemy
Arbitrate
Conjure
Restitution
What is the meaning of "blasphemy"?
Showing deep respect for sacred things
Speaking or acting disrespectfully towards God or sacred things
Making a judgment in a dispute
Returning something that was lost
During a group project, Mia noticed that one of her teammates was being very insensitive and cruel to others. Which word best describes this behavior?
Pious
Callous
Malign
Deference
During a magic show, Aria amazed the audience by performing a trick to "conjure" a rabbit out of an empty hat. What does "conjure" mean in this context?
To make something disappear
To make something appear by magic
To destroy something
To judge a dispute
What is the definition of "deference"?
Arrogance and disrespect
Humble submission and respect
Causing harm or evil
A preference for something
Which word means "causing or intending to cause harm or evil"?
Ameliorate
Malign
Callous
Predilection
During a discussion in class, Aiden mentioned that his grandmother is very "pious". What does "pious" mean in this context?
Deeply religious
Disrespectful towards sacred things
Indifferent to religion
Cruel and insensitive
Aria has a predilection for Italian cuisine. What does "predilection" mean in this context?
A strong dislike for something
A preference or special liking for something
A neutral attitude towards something
A judgment in a dispute
What does "restitution" refer to?
The act of stealing something
The act of returning something lost or stolen
The act of making a judgment
The act of causing harm
Luna is working on a project to enhance the school's garden. Which of the following words could be used when discussing what Luna will be doing with the garden?
Arbitrate
Ameliorate
Malign
Blasphemy
Which word would describe a person who shows no sympathy for others' pain?
Pious
Callous
Deference
Conjure
If someone is accused of "blasphemy," what have they done?
Made a judgment in a dispute
Shown disrespect for God or sacred things
Returned something that was lost
Improved a bad situation
What does it mean to "arbitrate" a dispute?
To ignore the dispute
To make a judgment outside of a legal court
To cause harm to the parties involved
To make the situation worse
Abigail has a strong liking for chocolate ice cream. Which word describes her preference?
Restitution
Predilection
Malign
Callous
