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WorksheetsVocabulary 3 Assignment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is a SYNONYM for "conundrum" ?
noise
response
puzzle
solution
Zoe and Maya were stargazing one night, and Zoe asked, "What is the definition of 'cosmos'?"
a small community
the universe
dark, empty space
the sun and moon
During the school play, Evelyn was praised for her excellent "countenance" on stage. What does "countenance" refer to?
A type of dance
A facial expression or bearing
A costume
Singing
What is a "covenant"?
A type of food
A solemn pledge or contract
A musical composition
A historical event
What does "crescendo" mean?
Decrease in volume or sound
Increase in volume or sound
A growth spurt
A musical selection
Elijah is participating in a science fair. What do the judges consider when judging the projects?
the encomium
the criterion
a covenant
an epigram
Evelyn felt a deep sense of "despondency" after not getting the job she had hoped for. What does "despondency" mean in this context?
loss of hope
achievement
happiness
drama
Emma was reading a mystery novel and was curious about the "denouement" of the story. What does "denouement" mean?
the beginning of a story
the unfolding of a plot or situation
the publisher
the central idea
In the bustling city of New York, who would be considered a "denizen"?
a skyscraper
a citizen
an actor
a sightseer
What is a "dilettante"?
A professional artist
Someone who dabbles
A type of food
A kitchen tool
In a school debate, Kai argued that the "elite" in society often have more influence over political decisions. What does "elite" refer to in this context?
members of the working class
a socially superior group
a group of musicians
people who work in courts
Which of the following is a SYNONYM for "encomium"?
document
tribute
criticism
facial expression
What does "epigram" mean?
An intial
A short, witty saying
A funny person
A long, complimentary speech
Sophia and Mia were discussing the phenomenon that occurs when the sun's position causes day and night to be of equal length. What is this phenomenon called?
covenant
equinox
epigram
cosmos
What does "extrovert" mean?
A person who is shy
A person who is outgoing
A person who is afraid of crowds
A person who is intelligent
Cesar knew he had to hit the books if he expected to pass algebra. This idiom means...
to study
to become violent
to give up
ask for help
Whenever we got into trouble, my mother's rule of thumb was to have us start the story at the beginning.
punishment
physical reaction
general rule
legal advice
Pronunciation: CALM
KALLM
KAHM
KAH-lum
kuhl-MUH
Pronunciation: BROOCH
BRUSH
buh-ROOSH
BROHCH
BROOSH
Match the following words to their ANTONYMS
dilettante
professional
extroverted
shy
denouement
exposition
elite
common
