WorksheetsBook 3: Vocabulary Lesson 14
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The word AGGRANDIZE most nearly means
a)
(v.) to increase the range of; to expand
b)
(v.) to lower oneself before an inferior
c)
(v.) to draw forth; to call forth
d)
(v.) to show off
e)
(v.) to prevent; to get around
2.
The word BOMBAST most nearly means
a)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
b)
(n.) a word or pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group
c)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
d)
(n.) correct spelling
e)
(n.) a science dealing with prehistoric life through the study of fossils
3.
The word DEIGN most nearly means
a)
(v.) to lower oneself before an inferior
b)
(v.) to draw forth; to call forth
c)
(adj.) self confidence; a showy manner
d)
(adj.) gloomy; sluggish
e)
(n.) correct spelling
4.
The word ELICIT most nearly means
a)
(v.) to draw forth; to call forth
b)
(v.) to show off
c)
(adj.) lying; false; deceitful
d)
(adj.) self confidence; a showy manner
e)
(n.) a word of pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group
5.
The word ENDEMIC most nearly means
a)
(adj.) confined to a particular country of area
b)
(adj.) lying; false; deceitful
c)
(adj.) gloomy; sluggish
d)
(n.) self confidence; a showy manner
e)
(n.) correct spelling
6.
The word FLAUNT most nearly means
a)
(v.) to show off
b)
(v.) to prevent; to get around
c)
(v.) to retreat; to draw back
d)
(v.) to increase the range of; to expand
e)
(v.) to lower oneself before an inferior
7.
The word MENDACIOUS most nearly means
a)
(adj.) lying; false; deceitful
b)
(adj.) gloomy; sluggish
c)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
d)
(n.) correct spelling
e)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
8.
The word OBVIATE most nearly means
a)
(v.) to prevent; to get around
b)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
c)
(adj.) confined to a particular country or area
d)
(adj.) lying; false; deceitful
e)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
9.
The word ORTHOGRAPHY most nearly means
a)
(n.) correct spelling
b)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
c)
(n.) a science dealing with prehistoric life through the study of fossels
d)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
e)
(n.) a word or pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group.
10.
The word PALEONTOLOGY most nearly means
a)
(n.) a science dealing with prehistoric life through the study of fossils
b)
(n.) a word of pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group
c)
(n.) correct spelling
d)
(adj.) confined to a particular country or sea
e)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
11.
The word PANACHE most nearly means
a)
(n.) self confidence; a showy manner
b)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
c)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
d)
(v.) to show off
e)
(v.) to prevent; to get around
12.
The word PAROXYSM most nearly means
a)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
b)
(n.) a word or pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group
c)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
d)
(n.) correct spelling
e)
(adj.) confined to a particular country or area
13.
The word RECOIL most nearly means
a)
(v.) to retreat; to draw back
b)
(v.) to prevent; to get around
c)
(v.) to increase the range of; to expand
d)
(v.) to lower oneself before an inferior
e)
(v.) to show off
14.
The word SATURNINE most nearly means
a)
(adj.) gloomy; sluggish
b)
(n.) correct spelling
c)
(v.) to draw forth; to call forth
d)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
e)
(v.) to retreat; to draw back
15.
The word SHIBBOLETH most nearly means
a)
(n.) a word of pronunciation that distinguishes someone as of a particular group
b)
(n.) a sudden outburst; a fit
c)
(n.) self confidence; a showy manner
d)
(n.) impressive but meaningless language
e)
(n.) correct spelling
16.
The root MON means
a)
to remind / to warn
b)
to roll / to turn
c)
to walk
d)
bend
e)
flee
17.
The roots VOLV and VOLUT mean
a)
to roll / to turn
b)
to remind / to warn
c)
to walk
d)
flee
e)
bend
18.
The root AMBULARE means
a)
to walk
b)
to remind / to warn
c)
to roll / to turn
d)
to bear / to carry
e)
bend
19.
The suffix -ANCE means
a)
state of / quality of
b)
able to be
c)
the act of
d)
pertaining to
e)
inflammation of
20.
The prefix DE- means
a)
down / thoroughly
b)
from / out
c)
through / completely
d)
down / off
e)
over / above
21.
The prefix PER- means
a)
through / completely
b)
from / out
c)
down / thoroughly
d)
secretly
e)
down / off
22.
The prefix E- means
a)
from / out
b)
down / thoroughly
c)
through / completely
d)
down / off
e)
over / above
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