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WorksheetsChapter 1 Vocab
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of the word 'detriment' as used in the sentence: 'Smoking is a detriment to your health'?
an aid
a discovery
a disadvantage
Fill in the blank: 'The juggler was so _______ that he managed to keep five balls in motion at once.'
skilled
educated
awkward
What does the word 'discretion' mean in the context: 'Ali wasn't using much discretion when he passed a police car at 80 miles an hour'?
skill
good sense
courage
Fill in the blank: 'Dr. Segura has a _______ sign on his office door: "I'd like to help you out. Which way did you come in?"'
serious
dishonest
facetious
What is the meaning of 'gregarious' in the sentence: 'Melissa is so gregarious that she wants to be with people even when she's studying'?
attractive
outgoing
humorous
Fill in the blank: 'The road was so icy that the _______ driving speed was only about 10 miles an hour.'
ideal
hopeful
questionable
What does 'ostentatious' mean in the context: 'My show-off aunt has some ostentatious jewelry, such as a gold bracelet that is so heavy she can hardly lift her arm'?
humble
showy
clean
Fill in the blank: 'The lobby of that hotel is _______ with fancy furniture, thick rugs, and tall flower arrangements.'
humble
showy
clean
What is the opposite of 'detriment'?
benefit
harm
loss
Fill in the blank: 'Although he has arthritis in his hands, Phil is very _______.'
dexterous
clumsy
slow
What is a synonym for 'discretion'?
recklessness
prudence
carelessness
Fill in the blank: 'My boss always says, "You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it helps." I hope she's just being _______.'
serious
facetious
honest
What is the meaning of 'optimum' in the sentence: 'For the weary traveler, optimum hotel accommodations include a quiet room, a comfortable bed, and efficient room service'?
ideal
hopeful
questionable
Fill in the blank: 'My gregarious brother loves parties, but my shy sister prefers to be alone.'
outgoing
reserved
humorous
What is the meaning of 'facetious' in the context: 'My boss always says, "You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it helps."'?
serious
dishonest
funny
