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Wordly Wise Book 7 List 14

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word 'allege' mean?

a)

To state as a fact without proof

b)

To provide evidence

c)

To deny something

d)

To confirm with certainty

2.

Which word describes something that is 'fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary'?

a)

Exotic

b)

Naive

c)

Dismal

d)

Legendary

3.

What is the meaning of 'incredulous'?

a)

Easily convinced

b)

Completely certain

c)

Doubtful or skeptical

d)

Believing everything

4.

What does 'legendary' refer to?

a)

Well known and famous over time

b)

A recent event

c)

Something ordinary

d)

A scientific fact

5.

What does 'lurk' mean?

a)

To hide or prowl as if about to attack

b)

To run away quickly

c)

To openly approach

d)

To stand still

6.

What is a 'menagerie'?

a)

A type of garden

b)

A library of books

c)

A collection of animals in cages

d)

A group of musicians

7.

What does 'naive' mean?

a)

Experienced and wise

b)

Cunning and deceitful

c)

Skeptical and doubtful

d)

Inexperienced and innocent

8.

What does 'pander' mean?

a)

To ignore someone's needs

b)

To argue with someone

c)

To give what is wanted to please someone

d)

To refuse someone's request

9.

What does 'plausible' mean?

a)

Clearly false

b)

Absolutely certain

c)

Seeming to be true

d)

Impossible to believe

10.

What does 'preposterous' mean?

a)

Completely reasonable

b)

Very likely

c)

Too absurd to be believed

d)

Slightly unusual

11.

What does 'scrupulous' mean?

a)

Careless and sloppy

b)

Quick and hasty

c)

Dishonest and deceitful

d)

Marked by close attention to detail

12.

What does 'conclusive' mean?

a)

Uncertain and unclear

b)

Open to interpretation

c)

Putting an end to doubt

d)

Leaving room for doubt

13.

What does 'enthrall' mean?

a)

To hold attention as if under a spell

b)

To bore someone

c)

To confuse someone

d)

To ignore someone

14.

What is an 'allegation'?

a)

A scientific theory

b)

A legal document

c)

A statement made without proof

d)

A proven fact

15.

What does 'dismal' mean?

a)

Warm and sunny

b)

Dark and gloomy

c)

Bright and cheerful

d)

Lively and exciting

16.

What does "counterpart" mean?

a)

A person or thing that is similiar to another.

b)
A legal document.
c)

Any material used to make a counter

d)
A synonym for friend.