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WorksheetsGr.8 Vocabulary Unit 8 Rev ZF
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the term “abut”?
Two countries separated by a vast ocean
A garden that shares a common border with a park
A solitary island in the middle of the sea
A house located miles away from any other structure
In a formal event, attendees are expected to be “attired” in:
Casual wear
Sleepwear
Formal clothing
Sports uniforms
If a resource is of no “avail” to a researcher, it is:
Highly beneficial
Easily accessible
Of no use or advantage
Frequently cited
A “crony” is best described as:
A distant relative
A close friend or companion
A professional acquaintance
An adversary
A “cryptic” message is one that is:
Clear and straightforward
Hidden and mysterious
Lengthy and detailed
Humorous and light-hearted
When two paths are “divergent,” they:
Converge at a point
Run parallel to each other
Move or extend in different directions
Loop back to the starting point
The term “enmity” refers to:
A deep-seated hatred or hostility
A temporary disagreement
A close friendship
A formal alliance
A “fervent” supporter is someone who is:
Indifferent
Mildly interested
Passionately enthusiastic
Occasionally involved
If someone appears “gaunt,” they look:
Healthy and robust
Thin and haggard
Energetic and lively
Young and vibrant
To “infiltrate” an organization means to:
Openly join it
Secretly gain access to it
Publicly criticize it
Legally represent it
To “nullify” a contract is to:
Enforce its terms
Declare it void and ineffective
Amend its clauses
Extend its duration
A “perceptible” change is one that is:
Barely noticeable
Easily observed
Nonexistent
Theoretical
If stock prices “plummet,” they:
Rise sharply
Remain stable
Drop suddenly and significantly
Increase gradually over time
If an employee “proclaims” their achievements in a meeting, they are:
Humbly downplaying their accomplishments
Making an official or public statement about them
Refusing to discuss their work
Asking for advice on how to improve
A “proxy” is most useful when:
A person wants to handle a matter personally
An individual cannot be present and needs someone to act on their behalf
A group is voting on a minor issue
A leader is making an independent decision
Which of the following best describes someone who tries to “rankle” others?
Encouraging people with kindness
Provoking lasting irritation or resentment
Offering support in times of trouble
Keeping emotions completely hidden
A “scavenger” in an economic crisis might:
Search for valuable discarded materials
Refuse to take anything that isn’t brand new
Avoid seeking out resources for survival
Rely only on charity and donations
A person who tries to “stint” on food at a party might:
Generously offer large portions to guests
Limit the amount of food being served
Completely avoid serving any food
Provide more food than necessary
Someone who is “stoical” in difficult times is likely to:
Show great emotional distress
Endure hardships without complaining
Ask for constant reassurance
Avoid facing the problem altogether
If a person has an “unflagging” commitment to a cause, they:
Remain tirelessly dedicated without losing enthusiasm
Quickly lose interest and stop participating
Support the cause only when it is popular
Are indifferent to the success of the cause
