WorksheetsThe Giver vocab. #2
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Jackson just received news that his closest friend is moving far away, and he feels a deep sense of "anguish." What does the word "anguish" mean in this emotional context?
Joy
Suffering
Excitement
Indifference
During a music class, Sophia noticed that the orchestra's performance was building up to a powerful moment. The conductor described this as a "crescendo." Which of the following words is a synonym for "crescendo"?
Decline
Peak
Silence
Whisper
Zoe was feeling exasperated after a long, stressful day. What would be the antonym of how Zoe was feeling?
Calm
Annoyed
Frustrated
Irritated
Grace twisted her ankle while hiking and described the pain as "excruciating." Based on this context, what does the word "excruciating" most likely mean?
Mild
Intense
Pleasant
Manageable
Charlotte was at the mall when she saw a beautiful dress. Without thinking, she acted on an impulse and bought it immediately. Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word "impulse"?
She planned every detail of her trip months in advance.
He acted on an impulse and bought the car without thinking.
The impulse of the wave was gentle and calming.
The impulse was calculated and deliberate.
Isla is preparing for a survival skills workshop. She reads that water is integral to human survival. Which sentence below uses the word "integral" correctly, just like in Isla's reading?
The integral part of the cake was missing.
Water is integral to human survival.
The integral was too small to notice.
She felt integral after the long day.
James was promoted at work and now holds a position of great prestige in his company. What is the connotation of the word "prestige" in the context of social status?
Negative
Neutral
Positive
Unimportant
Aria started a new job in 2023, but the company introduced a retroactive policy that affected all employees hired after 2020. Which sentence correctly uses the word "retroactive"?
The retroactive policy affected all employees hired after 2020.
The retroactive was a new trend in fashion.
She felt retroactive after the meeting.
The retroactive was a type of music.
Grace's teacher gave her an admonition for talking during class. Which word is most similar in meaning to "admonition"?
Praise
Warning
Celebration
Ignorance
Michael wore a bright red jacket to the party, making him very conspicuous. What would be the antonym of how Michael appeared at the party?
Obvious
Hidden
Noticeable
Clear
Lily was watching her grandmother weave a basket. Which sentence best describes how her grandmother worked?
He clumsily dropped the vase.
She deftly wove the basket with her skilled hands.
The task was completed slowly and with difficulty.
The deftly was a new type of dance.
Emma was discussing the importance of teamwork in a project. She said that negative attitudes can diminish the importance of working together. What does the word "diminish" mean in this context?
Increase
Reduce
Enhance
Magnify
Sophia went to an amusement park and tried a new roller coaster. Which sentence best describes her experience using the word "exhilarating"?
The exhilarating ride left everyone feeling sleepy.
The exhilarating news was met with silence.
The exhilarating roller coaster made her scream with joy.
The exhilarating was a type of food.
Michael is describing the weather outside and says it is "frigid." Which of the following words best describes what he means?
Warm
Cold
Hot
Mild
Emma received some unexpected news and suddenly felt a torrent of emotions. Based on this scenario, what does the word "torrent" most likely suggest about her feelings?
Gentle
Calm
Overwhelming
Subtle
During a class discussion, William responded to a classmate's comment wryly. What does wryly mean in this context?
beautifully
mockingly
eagerly
boldly
