WorksheetsCommonlit Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the meaning of the word "intrigue"?
To bore
To provoke interest
To anger
To confuse
What is the best synonym for "vindictive"?
Forgiving
Vengeful
Kind
Generous
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "offensive"?
The offensive smell made everyone leave the room.
She was offensive in her praise of the artwork.
He made an offensive to the team.
The offensive was well-received by the audience.
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "genial"?
Hostile
Friendly
Sad
Angry
Identify the word that best completes the sentence: "Her _______ nature made her popular among her peers."
Vindictive
Offensive
Genial
Ruthless
What is the opposite of "genial"?
Hostile
Happy
Generous
Calm
What is the best antonym for "vindictive"?
Forgiving
Vengeful
Hostile
Ruthless
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "genial"?
Her genial smile made everyone feel welcome.
He was genial in his criticism of the project.
The weather was genial and stormy.
She had a genial argument with her friend.
What does it mean to "acquire" a habit?
To lose it
To develop it
To forget it
To break it
They had to cease production of the movie. To cease is to
continue
speed up
stop
change
To jeer someone means to
be kind to them
mock or to be rude to them
listen to them
question them
If someone were dress shabbily, their clothes would look
expensive
stylish
worn out
well-made
She had to make haste if she wanted to get to class on time. Haste does not means to be
speedy
quick
slow
rapid
A synonym for odious would be
pleasant
understanding
repulsive
curious
What is the meaning of the word "elaborate"?
A) Simple
B) Detailed
C) Quick
D) Confusing
