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Wordly Wise 8:1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

turbulent

a)

calm and peaceful

b)

chaotic, unruly; stormy, tempestuous

c)

steady and predictable

d)

gentle and soothing

2.

Synonym

a)

A word that has the same or similar definition to another given word.

b)

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

c)

A word that is used to describe an action or state.

d)

A word that is a specific example of a broader category.

3.

context

a)

The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.

b)

A brief summary of a text or event.

c)

A specific location where an event takes place.

d)

The main idea or theme of a story.

4.

pseudonym

a)

a fictitious name used by an author; a pen name.

b)

a type of literary genre.

c)

a character in a novel.

d)

a historical figure's nickname.

5.

demean

a)

To elevate one's self-esteem; to enhance reputation or character.

b)

To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.

c)

To maintain one's self-esteem; to keep reputation or character intact.

d)

To confuse or mislead someone about their self-worth.

6.

evoke

a)

To bring or recall to the conscious mind.

b)

To suppress or forget a memory.

c)

To create a new memory.

d)

To analyze a situation critically.

7.

inaugurate

a)

To end a system, policy, or period.

b)

To begin or introduce a system, policy, or period.

c)

To modify an existing system or policy.

d)

To evaluate the effectiveness of a system or policy.

8.

brusque

a)

A. Polite and courteous in manner.

b)

B. Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

c)

C. Slow and deliberate in action.

d)

D. Friendly and sociable in nature.

9.

despicable

a)

deserving admiration and respect.

b)

deserving contempt or scorn.

c)

worthy of praise and honor.

d)

capable of causing joy and happiness.

10.

antonym

a)

A word that has the same meaning as another word.

b)

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

c)

A word that describes an action or state.

d)

A word that is used to express a feeling or emotion.

11.

avid

a)

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

b)

Lacking interest or enthusiasm.

c)

Indifferent or apathetic towards something.

d)

Having a strong dislike or aversion to something.

12.

rebuff

a)

To accept someone or something graciously.

b)

To reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

c)

To support someone in their endeavors.

d)

To ignore someone politely.

13.

emulate

a)

To match or surpass, typically by imitation.

b)

To ignore or disregard completely.

c)

To create something entirely new and original.

d)

To simplify or make easier.

14.

pervade

a)

To spread through and be perceived in every part of.

b)

To isolate or separate from others.

c)

To diminish or reduce in intensity.

d)

To enhance or improve the quality of something.

15.

resilient

a)

Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.

b)

Easily broken or damaged.

c)

Unable to withstand pressure or stress.

d)

Lacking strength or durability.