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Chapter 1 Vocab

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'detriment' as used in the sentence: 'Smoking is a detriment to your health'?

a)

an aid

b)

a discovery

c)

a disadvantage

2.

Fill in the blank: 'The juggler was so _______ that he managed to keep five balls in motion at once.'

a)

skilled

b)

educated

c)

awkward

3.

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'?

a)

skill

b)

good sense

c)

courage

4.

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?"'

a)

serious

b)

dishonest

c)

facetious

5.

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'?

a)

attractive

b)

outgoing

c)

humorous

6.

Fill in the blank: 'The road was so icy that the _______ driving speed was only about 10 miles an hour.'

a)

ideal

b)

hopeful

c)

questionable

7.

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'?

a)

humble

b)

showy

c)

clean

8.

Fill in the blank: 'The lobby of that hotel is _______ with fancy furniture, thick rugs, and tall flower arrangements.'

a)

humble

b)

showy

c)

clean

9.

What is the opposite of 'detriment'?

a)

benefit

b)

harm

c)

loss

10.

Fill in the blank: 'Although he has arthritis in his hands, Phil is very _______.'

a)

dexterous

b)

clumsy

c)

slow

11.

What is a synonym for 'discretion'?

a)

recklessness

b)

prudence

c)

carelessness

12.

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 _______.'

a)

serious

b)

facetious

c)

honest

13.

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'?

a)

ideal

b)

hopeful

c)

questionable

14.

Fill in the blank: 'My gregarious brother loves parties, but my shy sister prefers to be alone.'

a)

outgoing

b)

reserved

c)

humorous

15.

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."'?

a)

serious

b)

dishonest

c)

funny