Worksheets16 Review 13-16 long form
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which definition matches the word trivial?
a)
to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
b)
a very difficult or painful experience
c)
of little value or importance
d)
straightforward and brief, often rudely so
e)
according to the exact meaning of the words
2.
Sometimes not seeing a friend for months or even years can __ you from each other but sometimes, the distance doesn't matter and you can pick up right where you left off.
a)
alienate
b)
blunt
c)
literal
d)
ordeal
e)
trivial
3.
Which definition matches the word alienate?
a)
to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
b)
a very difficult or painful experience
c)
of little value or importance
d)
straightforward and brief, often rudely so
e)
according to the exact meaning of the words
4.
The phrase “ give someone the cold shoulder” __ly means to ignore them.
a)
alienate
b)
blunt
c)
literal
d)
ordeal
e)
trivial
5.
Many people refuse to seek help because they think their problems are __ . But if it means something to you, it means something to me.
a)
alienate
b)
blunt
c)
literal
d)
ordeal
e)
trivial
6.
Which definition matches the word blunt?
a)
to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
b)
a very difficult or painful experience
c)
of little value or importance
d)
straightforward and brief, often rudely so
e)
according to the exact meaning of the words
7.
The students lost a lot of respect for the teacher when she __ly told their classmate, "this is the worst essay I've ever read."
a)
alienate
b)
blunt
c)
literal
d)
ordeal
e)
trivial
8.
Going to the vet is a real __ for our dog. She hates everything about the trip from the ride in the car, to the shots that she gets.
a)
alienate
b)
blunt
c)
literal
d)
ordeal
e)
trivial
9.
Which definition matches the word ordeal?
a)
to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
b)
a very difficult or painful experience
c)
of little value or importance
d)
straightforward and brief, often rudely so
e)
according to the exact meaning of the words
10.
Many different groups have felt the __ of society in the past. I wish we could all just be kind to each other and get along.
a)
absurd
b)
contempt
c)
sustain
d)
tedious
e)
vocation
11.
There are books that I enjoy and learn a lot from, even though they seem __ to others.
a)
absurd
b)
contempt
c)
sustain
d)
tedious
e)
vocation
12.
Which definition matches the word literal?
a)
to cause to become unfriendly, to separate emotionally
b)
a very difficult or painful experience
c)
of little value or importance
d)
straightforward and brief, often rudely so
e)
according to the exact meaning of the words
13.
Spirit weeks are my favorite. I get to dress up in __ costumes and not look completely ridiculous.
a)
absurd
b)
contempt
c)
sustain
d)
tedious
e)
vocation
14.
What __ do you think you would like to go into in the future?
a)
absurd
b)
contempt
c)
sustain
d)
tedious
e)
vocation
15.
A common joke is to shove a fully clothed friend into the nearest body of water. It would be kind to steal their phone before __ them into the water though.
a)
adapt
b)
chronic
c)
overt
d)
persistent
e)
propel
16.
Any unkindness will not be tolerated but __ nastiness will get you sent to the principal's office this very second.
a)
adapt
b)
chronic
c)
overt
d)
persistent
e)
propel
17.
Some friendships require a ton of work and effort to __ over time. Is it worth it?
a)
absurd
b)
contempt
c)
sustain
d)
tedious
e)
vocation
18.
When I didn't get the job that I wanted, I was __ and kept applying at the same location, until finally, they hired me!
a)
adapt
b)
chronic
c)
overt
d)
persistent
e)
propel
19.
A __ overeater will have to change some long lasting habits in order to lose weight.
a)
adapt
b)
chronic
c)
overt
d)
persistent
e)
propel
20.
The smile was clearly __(ed). You could easily tell that the woman was not actually happy at all.
a)
conscientious
b)
defect
c)
fabricate
d)
gullible
e)
retrieve
21.
Which definition matches the word adapt?
a)
to provide the force that moves something forward
b)
to adjust to a situation
c)
refusing to quit, stubbornly continuing
d)
obvious, not hidden
e)
continuing, lasting a long time, constant
22.
Even if they aren't necessarily good at something, I respect the __ person that dedicates themselves to trying their hardest and getting better at it.
a)
conscientious
b)
defect
c)
fabricate
d)
gullible
e)
retrieve
23.
The worst part about ordering my groceries online is not being able to check my fruit and veggies for __ before they come home with me.
a)
conscientious
b)
defect
c)
fabricate
d)
gullible
e)
retrieve
24.
Which definition matches the word retrieve?
a)
a fault, imperfection or flaw
b)
to invent or make up
c)
easily fooled
d)
person that does the very best they can
e)
to get something back
25.
Which definition matches the word overt?
a)
to provide the force that moves something forward
b)
to adjust to a situation
c)
refusing to quit, stubbornly continuing
d)
obvious, not hidden
e)
continuing, lasting a long time, constant
26.
Which definition matches the word chronic?
a)
to provide the force that moves something forward
b)
to adjust to a situation
c)
refusing to quit, stubbornly continuing
d)
obvious, not hidden
e)
continuing, lasting a long time, constant
27.
When I couldn't start my car, I realized that I had left my keys in the house. I had to __ them before we could leave.
a)
conscientious
b)
defect
c)
fabricate
d)
gullible
e)
retrieve
28.
Which definition matches the word persistent?
a)
to provide the force that moves something forward
b)
to adjust to a situation
c)
refusing to quit, stubbornly continuing
d)
obvious, not hidden
e)
continuing, lasting a long time, constant
29.
Some people are really tough to surprise but the __ person makes it easy. They'll believe anything.
a)
conscientious
b)
defect
c)
fabricate
d)
gullible
e)
retrieve
30.
Which definition matches the word contempt?
a)
disrespect
b)
boring, uninteresting due to length, slowness or repetition
c)
to keep something going, continue, maintain
d)
ridiculous, opposed to common sense
e)
a profession or occupation
31.
Which definition matches the word propel?
a)
to provide the force that moves something forward
b)
to adjust to a situation
c)
refusing to quit, stubbornly continuing
d)
obvious, not hidden
e)
continuing, lasting a long time, constant
32.
Which definition matches the word tedious?
a)
disrespect
b)
boring, uninteresting due to length, slowness or repetition
c)
to keep something going, continue, maintain
d)
ridiculous, opposed to common sense
e)
a profession or occupation
33.
Which definition matches the word sustain?
a)
disrespect
b)
boring, uninteresting due to length, slowness or repetition
c)
to keep something going, continue, maintain
d)
ridiculous, opposed to common sense
e)
a profession or occupation
34.
Which definition matches the word conscientious?
a)
a fault, imperfection or flaw
b)
to invent or make up
c)
easily fooled
d)
person that does the very best they can
e)
to get something back
35.
Which definition matches the word defect?
a)
a fault, imperfection or flaw
b)
to invent or make up
c)
easily fooled
d)
person that does the very best they can
e)
to get something back
36.
Which definition matches the word absurd?
a)
disrespect
b)
boring, uninteresting due to length, slowness or repetition
c)
to keep something going, continue, maintain
d)
ridiculous, opposed to common sense
e)
a profession or occupation
37.
Which definition matches the word vocation?
a)
disrespect
b)
boring, uninteresting due to length, slowness or repetition
c)
to keep something going, continue, maintain
d)
ridiculous, opposed to common sense
e)
a profession or occupation
38.
Which definition matches the word gullible?
a)
a fault, imperfection or flaw
b)
to invent or make up
c)
easily fooled
d)
person that does the very best they can
e)
to get something back
39.
Which definition matches the word fabricate?
a)
a fault, imperfection or flaw
b)
to invent or make up
c)
easily fooled
d)
person that does the very best they can
e)
to get something back
40.
What is the definition of overt?
a)
shy
b)
obvious
c)
hidden
d)
angry
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