WorksheetsWordly Wise Book 7 List 14
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word 'allege' mean?
To state as a fact without proof
To provide evidence
To deny something
To confirm with certainty
Which word describes something that is 'fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary'?
Exotic
Naive
Dismal
Legendary
What is the meaning of 'incredulous'?
Easily convinced
Completely certain
Doubtful or skeptical
Believing everything
What does 'legendary' refer to?
Well known and famous over time
A recent event
Something ordinary
A scientific fact
What does 'lurk' mean?
To hide or prowl as if about to attack
To run away quickly
To openly approach
To stand still
What is a 'menagerie'?
A type of garden
A library of books
A collection of animals in cages
A group of musicians
What does 'naive' mean?
Experienced and wise
Cunning and deceitful
Skeptical and doubtful
Inexperienced and innocent
What does 'pander' mean?
To ignore someone's needs
To argue with someone
To give what is wanted to please someone
To refuse someone's request
What does 'plausible' mean?
Clearly false
Absolutely certain
Seeming to be true
Impossible to believe
What does 'preposterous' mean?
Completely reasonable
Very likely
Too absurd to be believed
Slightly unusual
What does 'scrupulous' mean?
Careless and sloppy
Quick and hasty
Dishonest and deceitful
Marked by close attention to detail
What does 'conclusive' mean?
Uncertain and unclear
Open to interpretation
Putting an end to doubt
Leaving room for doubt
What does 'enthrall' mean?
To hold attention as if under a spell
To bore someone
To confuse someone
To ignore someone
What is an 'allegation'?
A scientific theory
A legal document
A statement made without proof
A proven fact
What does 'dismal' mean?
Warm and sunny
Dark and gloomy
Bright and cheerful
Lively and exciting
What does "counterpart" mean?
A person or thing that is similiar to another.
Any material used to make a counter
