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WorksheetsHonors Midterm Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the word "accost" mean?
To avoid or shun
To confront in a challenging or aggressive way
To express strong disapproval
To make merry
Which word means "able to get and retain ideas or information"?
Arrogate
Acquisitive
Banal
Feckless
What is the definition of "animadversion"?
A comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval
To pronounce distinctly
To make evident
To imitate with intent
What does "arrogate" mean?
To claim or take without right
To disguise or conceal
To remove from a grave
To display clearly
Which word is defined as "intensely eager"?
Avid
Coherent
Distraught
Germane
What does "articulate" mean?
To express well in words
To thrash soundly
To avoid or shun
To bring to light
Which word means "hackneyed, trite, commonplace"?
Banal
Celerity
Credence
Eschew
What is the meaning of "belabor"?
To work excessively
To make merry
To provoke
To imitate
What does "cavort" mean?
To romp or prance around exuberantly
To express strong disapproval
To bring to light
To give a false impression
Which word is defined as "swiftness, rapidity of motion or action"?
Celerity
Credence
Distraught
Feckless
What does the term "halcyon" refer to?
Turbulent and chaotic
Calm, peaceful, and prosperous
Dark and gloomy
Loud and noisy
Which word describes someone who is theatrical and melodramatic?
Taciturn
Insatiable
Histrionic
Verdant
What is the meaning of "intransigent"?
Willing to compromise
Easily satisfied
Refusing to compromise
Open and expressive
What does "largesse" mean?
Stinginess
Generosity in giving
Narrow-mindedness
Lack of interest
Which term refers to a whirlpool of great size and violence?
Talisman
Maelstrom
Propinquity
Verbiage
What does "nefarious" mean?
Wicked and depraved
Kind and generous
Calm and peaceful
Narrow in scope
What is the definition of "taciturn"?
Talkative and loud
Habitually silent
Theatrical and dramatic
Easily satisfied
What does "undulate" mean?
To remain still
To move in waves
To speak quietly
To give generously
What is the meaning of "verdant"?
Experienced and wise
Green in color
Dark and gloomy
Loud and noisy
