WorksheetsHiroshima Vocabulary List 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The word 'Pommeled' means:
To strike repeatedly with fists
To run swiftly
To speak softly
To laugh loudly
The word 'Intermittent' means:
Continuous
Occasional
Frequent
Permanent
The word 'Charred' means:
Burned or scorched
Frozen
Melted
Dissolved
The word 'Contusions' refers to:
bruises
cuts
fractures
sprains
The word 'Crux' means:
A. The core or most important point
B. A type of cross
C. A difficult problem
D. A constellation in the southern sky
The word 'Capricious' means:
Stable and unchanging
Impulsive and unpredictable
Dull and boring
Careful and cautious
The meaning of the word 'Precarious' is:
Stable
Secure
Uncertain
Definite
The word 'Yen' refers to:
A strong desire or craving
A type of currency
A Japanese dish
A traditional dance
The word 'Convivial' means:
Friendly and lively
Sad and gloomy
Quiet and reserved
Angry and hostile
The word 'Breviary' means:
A short prayer book
A type of bird
A musical instrument
A historical event
The word 'Extricated' means:
Freed or released from a constraint
To be trapped or confined
To be confused or puzzled
To be excited or thrilled
The word 'Consecrate' means:
To make or declare sacred
To destroy
To ignore
To question
The word 'Incendiary' means:
A device or attack designed to cause fires
A type of musical instrument
A peaceful and calming influence
A method of water purification
The word 'Hedonistic' means:
Pleasure-seeking
Selfless
Indifferent
Pessimistic
The word 'Miasma' refers to:
a pleasant fragrance
a harmful or toxic atmosphere
a type of musical instrument
a mathematical concept
The word 'Catechist' refers to:
A religious instructor in the principles of Christianity
A type of musical instrument
A species of bird
A historical artifact
The word 'Putrescence' means:
Freshness
Decay
Brightness
Growth
The word 'Volition' means:
Choice or decision made by will
A type of plant
A musical instrument
A historical event
The word 'Chagrin' means:
Joy
Embarrassment
Excitement
Indifference
The word 'Repugnant' means:
Attractive
Offensive
Delightful
Pleasant
What does "pommeled" mean?
To praise excessively
To beat or hit repeatedly
To polish until shiny
To mix thoroughly
Which word best describes something that occurs at irregular intervals?
Constant
Continuous
Intermittent
Permanent
When something is "charred," it has been:
Painted
Polished
Scorched or burned
Cleaned thoroughly
"Contusions" are another term for: A) Cuts B) Burns C) Bruises D) Fractures
Cuts
Burns
Bruises
Fractures
The "crux" of a matter refers to:
Its least important aspect
Its most basic or central point
Its final conclusion
Its historical background
Something described as "capricious" is:
Predictable and consistent
Slow-moving and careful
Unpredictable and changeable
Logical and reasoned
A "precarious" situation is one that is:
Stable and secure
Dangerously unstable
Easily resolved
Completely harmless
What is a "yen"?
A) A Chinese dish
B) A Japanese coin or unit of currency
C) A type of tree
D) A traditional dance
Someone who is "convivial" is:
Antisocial
Argumentative
Sociable and friendly
Shy and reserved
A "breviary" is a book containing:
Short stories
Mathematical formulas
Hymns and prayers
Historical records
To "extricate" means to:
Add or include
Free or remove
Complicate or confuse
Hide or conceal
When something is "consecrated," it is:
Made sacred or holy
Destroyed completely
Examined carefully
Mixed thoroughly
An "incendiary" device is designed to:
Extinguish fires
Cause explosions
Start fires
Create smoke screens
A "hedonistic" lifestyle is characterized by:
Strict self-discipline
The pursuit of pleasure
Religious devotion
Intellectual pursuits
A "miasma" refers to:
A) A type of flower
B) A poisonous or unpleasant atmosphere
C) A traditional celebration
D) A rare gemstone
A "catechist" is someone who:
Studies insects
Prepares food
Teaches religious doctrine
Practices medicine
"Putrescence" is associated with:
Extreme cleanliness
Decomposition and foul odors
Bright colors
Rapid growth
An act of "volition" is:
A) An unconscious reflex
B) A conscious choice or decision
C) A random occurrence
D) An involuntary movement
The feeling of "chagrin" is closest to:
Joy and excitement
Anger and rage
Embarrassment and disappointment
Calm and contentment
If something is "repugnant," it is:
Attractive and appealing
Neutral and uninteresting
Disgusting or offensive
Rare and valuable
