WorksheetsAP Language & Composition Lesson 13.2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
desecrate
a)
To ignore the significance of something sacred.
b)
To violate or profane something sacred.
c)
To protect and preserve something sacred.
d)
To honor and celebrate something sacred.
2.
fortuitous
a)
happening by chance or accident
b)
planned or intentional
c)
predetermined by fate
d)
inevitable or certain
3.
vehement
a)
mild or subdued
b)
calm or relaxed
c)
intense or passionate
d)
indifferent or apathetic
4.
credulous
a)
Skeptical
b)
Gullible
c)
Naive
d)
Cynical
5.
blasphemy
a)
An expression of gratitude towards deities.
b)
Disrespect towards sacred beliefs or deities.
c)
A type of sacred text.
d)
A form of religious celebration.
6.
lax
a)
to obstruct
b)
to stray from the subject
c)
strict
d)
careless; relaxed
7.
cryptic
a)
mysterious or hidden meaning
b)
obvious and transparent
c)
easily understood
d)
clear and straightforward
8.
hinder
a)
to obstruct
b)
banal; overused
c)
hatred
d)
friendly
9.
esoteric
a)
Esoteric refers to something that is widely understood by everyone.
b)
Esoteric means intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people.
c)
Esoteric means a type of ancient philosophy.
d)
Esoteric is a synonym for common or ordinary.
10.
pretentious
a)
Pretentious means attempting to impress by showing off.
b)
Pretentious is a term used to describe someone who is always quiet and reserved.
c)
Pretentious refers to a lack of ambition or drive.
d)
Pretentious means being humble and modest.
11.
incongruous
a)
Harmonious or compatible
b)
Inappropriate or out of place
c)
Relevant or appropriate
d)
Suitable or fitting
12.
unprecedented
a)
on the edge
b)
to accumulate
c)
occurring for the first time
d)
accidental
13.
merger
a)
A merger is a legal agreement to dissolve a company.
b)
A merger is when one company acquires another without any combination.
c)
A merger is a type of investment strategy used by individuals.
d)
A merger is the combination of two companies into one.
14.
pedestrian
a)
A person who is driving.
b)
A person who is walking.
c)
A person who is running.
d)
A type of vehicle.
15.
prudent
a)
Prudent means wise or cautious.
b)
Prudent means reckless or careless.
c)
Prudent refers to being impulsive or hasty.
d)
Prudent signifies being indifferent or unconcerned.
16.
exemplary
a)
wordily
b)
outstanding
c)
brief
d)
to put down
17.
sycophant
a)
A person who flatters others for personal gain.
b)
An individual who seeks to undermine others for personal benefit.
c)
Someone who avoids social interactions altogether.
d)
A person who gives honest feedback to others.
18.
neutral
a)
unbiased
b)
pompous
c)
remarkable
d)
bereft
19.
rescind
a)
To approve or endorse.
b)
To revoke or cancel.
c)
To ignore or overlook.
d)
To strengthen or support.
20.
retract
a)
ignore or overlook
b)
submit or present
c)
withdraw or take back
d)
accept or embrace
100 %
