WorksheetsWords to Know
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
the words directly before or after the word you are trying to define
main idea
fluency
context clues
paraphrase
make known
convey
inference
main idea
theme
join together to make a single thing or group; merge
concise
elaborate
extraneous
combine
unnecessary, more than needed
redundant
precise
elaborate
logical order
What does the word "Limit" refer to?
An endless possibility
A type of dance
A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass
A kind of food
something that stands for or represents something else
symbol
setting
imagery
dialogue
What does the word DISPOSE mean?
To reuse over and over
To recycle
To use something briefly and throw it away
What does the word CONTAMINATE mean?
To use harmful materials that damage or contaminate the air, soil or water
To help prevent the damage of the air, water or soil
To recycle, reuse or repurpose materials
The word 'Eloquent' means:
A) Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
B) Lacking clarity
C) Difficult to understand
D) Unrelated to speech
What is the meaning of 'Ambiguous'?
A) Clear and precise
B) Open to more than one interpretation
C) Direct and straightforward
D) Easily understood
Identify the synonym of 'Benevolent'.
A) Kind and generous
B) Hostile
C) Indifferent
D) Selfish
What does 'Cacophony' refer to?
A) A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
B) A pleasant melody
C) Silence
D) A single note
The word 'Ephemeral' means:
A) Lasting for a very short time
B) Eternal
C) Permanent
D) Unchanging
What is the meaning of 'Fortuitous'?
A) Happening by chance
B) Planned
C) Unlucky
D) Intentional
Identify the antonym of 'Gregarious'.
A) Sociable
B) Introverted
C) Friendly
D) Outgoing
What does 'Hapless' mean?
A) Unfortunate
B) Lucky
C) Fortunate
D) Successful
The word 'Ineffable' means:
A) Too great or extreme to be expressed in words
B) Easily described
C) Commonplace
D) Ordinary
What is the meaning of 'Juxtapose'?
A) To place side by side for comparison
B) To separate
C) To ignore
D) To confuse
Identify the synonym of 'Lethargic'.
A) Energetic
B) Sluggish
C) Active
D) Lively
What does 'Mundane' refer to?
A) Ordinary and dull
B) Exciting
C) Unusual
D) Extraordinary
The word 'Nefarious' means:
A) Wicked or criminal
B) Kind-hearted
C) Innocent
D) Harmless
What is the meaning of 'Obfuscate'?
A) To make unclear or unintelligible
B) To clarify
C) To simplify
D) To explain
Identify the antonym of 'Pernicious'.
A) Harmful
B) Beneficial
C) Dangerous
D) Destructive
What does 'Quintessential' mean?
A) Representing the most perfect example
B) Unimportant
C) Irrelevant
D) Incomplete
The word 'Resilient' means:
A) Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
B) Fragile
C) Weak
D) Vulnerable
