WorksheetsWordly Wise Book 8 List 16
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the word 'alleviate' mean?
To complicate further
To ignore completely
To increase in intensity
To make more bearable
Which of the following is an example of an 'antidote'?
A poison
A remedy for a snakebite
A musical instrument
A type of food
What is the meaning of 'bedlam'?
A very confused and noisy scene
A quiet and peaceful place
A type of bed
A place for meditation
To 'cajole' someone means to:
Force them to do something
Ignore their requests
Urge with gentle and repeated requests
Punish them for not listening
A 'glib' response is often:
Sincere and heartfelt
Marked by ease but lacking sincerity
Long and detailed
Difficult to understand
What does 'haggard' describe?
A happy and smiling face
A well-dressed person
A tired and worn-out look
A fresh and energetic appearance
An 'immaculate' object is:
Dirty and stained
Perfectly clean and spotless
Old and worn out
Broken and unusable
What does 'incessant' mean?
Happening once a year
Stopping frequently
Going on without interruption
Occasional and rare
An 'indulgent' person is likely to:
Give in easily
Be very frugal
Be very strict
Ignore others
To 'loll' means to:
Jump up and down
Run quickly
Sit back in a relaxed way
Stand up straight
A 'pittance' refers to:
A type of currency
A large sum of money
A generous donation
A very small amount of money
A 'pungent' smell is:
Very mild
Sharp and strong
Sweet and pleasant
Barely noticeable
To 'rue' something means to:
Celebrate it
Feel regret over it
Ignore it
Be proud of it
A 'strident' sound is:
Melodious and sweet
Barely audible
Harsh and grating
Soft and soothing
A 'vehement' argument is characterized by:
Calm and indifference
Strong feelings and intensity
Lack of interest
Agreement and harmony
