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Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The look on Miep's face filled Anne with _______________ as she wondered what bad news she was about to hear.
a)
apprehension
b)
disgruntled
c)
foreboding
d)
pandemonium
2.
Mrs. Van Daan was ___________ and bold in her attempts to give her husband more of the food.
a)
disgruntled
b)
unabashed
c)
liberate
d)
indignant
3.
Anne felt great ________ when she realized she had hurt her mother's feelings.  
a)
foreboding
b)
apprehension 
c)
indignant
d)
remorse
4.
When Miep brought news of the invasion, the Annex erupted into ______________, with everyone celebrating at once. 
a)
remorse
b)
pandemonium
c)
apprehension
d)
unabashed
5.
Mr. Frank hoped that the Allies would ____________ Holland in time to save his family.  
a)
liberate
b)
unabashed
c)
apprehension
d)
fortify
6.
Peter was __________ over Mr. Dussel's suggestion that he get rid of his cat.
a)
unabashed
b)
remorseful
c)
liberate
d)
indignant
7.
Writing in the diary helped Anne _______ herself to handle another difficult day in hiding.
a)
fortify
b)
indignant
c)
remorse
d)
unabashed
8.
Writing in the diary helped Anne _______ herself to handle another difficult day in hiding.
a)
fortify
b)
indignant
c)
remorse
d)
unabashed
9.
The inhabitants of the Annex were filled with ___________ when Miep did not turn up as promised.
a)
apprehension
b)
fortify
c)
pandemonium
d)
foreboding
10.
Mr. Van Daan was ____________ over Miep's failure to bring him what he had requested, and it showed in his unfriendly tone.
a)
apprehension
b)
foreboding
c)
disgruntled
d)
unabashed
11.
Because she did not look in the mirror before leaving for work, Anne's hat was ___________ and looked odd on her head.  
a)
strewn
b)
legitimate
c)
askew
d)
solemn
12.
Choose the word that differs most in meaning.
a)
scatter
b)
arrange
c)
jumble
d)
strew
13.

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.

Adams gave his mother his solemn assurance that he would drive safely.

a)

doubt

b)

token

c)

guarantee

d)

gift

14.
Jeff had to _____________ down the stairs to catch the bus in time. 
a)
bound
b)
straggle
c)
hamper
d)
glimmer
15.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
vigorously
b)
energetically
c)
enthusiastically
d)
weakly
16.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
straggle
b)
lead
c)
scatter
d)
dawdle
17.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
sect
b)
denomination
c)
group
d)
everyone
18.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
maroon
b)
rescue
c)
save
d)
retrieve
19.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
hamper
b)
free
c)
prevent
d)
hinder
20.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
glimmer
b)
trace
c)
fraction
d)
excess
21.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
engross
b)
distract
c)
involve
d)
interest
22.
For each item, choose the word that differs most in meaning from the other words.  
a)
bound
b)
leap
c)
spring
d)
stroll
23.
Choose the word in each group that is closest in meaning to the green word.
hamper
a)
shield
b)
permit
c)
impede
d)
buttress
24.
Choose the word in each group that is closest in meaning to the green word.
glimmer
a)
hint
b)
emphasis
c)
distinction
d)
figment
25.
Choose the word in each group that is closest in meaning to the green word.
engross
a)
persuade
b)
disgust
c)
limit
d)
captivate
26.
Choose the word in each group that is closest in meaning to the green word.
bound
a)
confer
b)
spring
c)
restore
d)
upgrade
27.
The investigation began when members of the ___________ were spotted soliciting donations and handing out propoganda.
a)
maroon
b)
sect
c)
glimmer
d)
hamper
28.
Darrell promised Eric that the book would totally __________ him and that he would not be able to set it down.
a)
sect
b)
glimmer
c)
bound
d)
engross
29.
The theft of the family's boat would temporarily ______________ them on the island until another way home could be secured.
a)
hamper
b)
glimmer
c)
maroon
d)
straggle
30.
Tony knew that the heavy backpack would ______________ her on the bike ride back to her home.
a)
hamper
b)
maroon
c)
glimmer
d)
engross
31.
The witness ______________ defended the suspect and helped convince the jury that the police had arrested the wrong man.
a)
vigorously
b)
maroon
c)
glimmer
d)
sect
32.
Julia watched the ducklings _______________ behind their mother.
a)
maroon
b)
bound
c)
straggle
d)
hamper
33.
The forecast gave only a _____________ of hope that it would not rain.
a)
sect
b)
maroon
c)
straggle
d)
glimmer
34.
Zeus had a _____________ plan for Epimetheus.
a)
subtle
b)
restrain
c)
adorn
d)
ensnare
35.
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the word below.  
subtle
a)
quick
b)
obvious
c)
familiar
d)
sensitive
36.
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the word below.  
restrain
a)
anger
b)
force
c)
display
d)
loosen
37.
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the word below.  
ensnare
a)
tolerate
b)
assist
c)
release
d)
delay
38.
Choose the word that has the opposite meaning of the word below.  
adorn
a)
deface
b)
search
c)
forgive
d)
mislead
39.
Maria's mom liked to ______ their home with fresh flowers picked from her garden.
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
 restrain
d)
subtle
40.
Although the two artists had similar styles, the tour guide at the museum was able to point out the _______ differences between them.
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
subtle
41.
Derrick had to ___________ his dog when a cat ran out in front of them while he was walking her. 
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
subtle
42.
The police officer parked behind a bush in order to ____________ drivers who had been running the stop sign.  
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
subtle
43.
The plan was so _________ that Epimetheus was not even aware that Zeus was planning to punish him.  
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
subtle
44.
For quite a while, Pandora was able to _____________ herself from opening the box, but finally she gave in and lifted the lid.
a)
subtle
b)
adorn
c)
ensnare
d)
restain
45.
At last, Zeus thought of a trap for Epimetheus - he would _____________ Epimetheus by offering him the perfect wife.
a)
subtle
b)
adorn
c)
restrain
d)
ensnare
46.
Zeus asked the goddesses to ___________________ Pandora with physical beauty and give her qualities that would make her the perfect woman.
a)
adorn
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
subtle
47.
Epimetheus warned Pandora to ____________ her interest in the casket. 
a)
subtle
b)
adorn
c)
restrain
d)
ensnare
48.
Aphrodite predicted that Pandora would _______________ Epimetheus.
a)
restrain
b)
subtle
c)
ensnare
d)
adorn
49.
The goddesses wanted to _________ Pandora with gold garlands.
a)
subtle
b)
ensnare
c)
restrain
d)
adorn
50.
Which is an antonym for engaging?
a)
interesting
b)
fetching
c)
boring
d)
alluring
51.
Which is a synonym of perserverance?
a)
laziness
b)
stamina
c)
apathy
d)
cowardice
52.
How are the two words below related?
eliminate - banish
a)
synonym
b)
antonym
53.
How are the two words below related?
ban - legalize
a)
synonym
b)
antonym