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WorksheetsS2 (5-8) Summative Vocab Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
The indigenous people of Australia, known as Aboriginals, have lived on the continent for over 50,000 years. What does indigenous mean?
Foreign or new
Native or original
Traveling or nomadic
Modern or recent
Sarah is known for her gregarious personality; she loves talking to new people at parties and making friends wherever she goes. What does gregarious mean?
Shy and reserved
Friendly and outgoing
Quiet and serious
Nervous and hesitant
The rainforest is the natural habitat for many species of colorful birds and exotic plants. What is a habitat?
A temporary shelter
A natural environment where organisms live
A food source for animals
A breeding ground for wildlife
After only a cursory glance at his homework, Tom realized he had made several careless mistakes. What does cursory mean?
Thorough and detailed
Quick and superficial
Careful and precise
Slow and deliberate
The security guard caught the interloper trying to sneak backstage at the concert without a pass. What is an interloper?
A guest who arrives late
Someone who disrupts an event
A person who intrudes where they are not wanted
An employee monitoring security
The prolific author has written over 50 books in just 10 years, amazing her fans with her quick output. What does prolific mean?
Rarely producing work
Producing a lot of work quickly
Writing with great detail
Taking a long time to write
The ancient city walls served as a bulwark against invading armies for centuries. What is a bulwark?
A weak point in defense
A protective wall or barrier
A tunnel for escape
A place for storing weapons
John's sedentary lifestyle, spent mostly sitting at a desk or on the couch, was affecting his health. What does sedentary mean?
Very active and energetic
Physically demanding
Involving little or no physical activity
Involving regular travel
My grandmother is very frugal with her money, always looking for the best deals and rarely spending on unnecessary items. What does frugal mean?
Spending lavishly
Economical and thrifty
Generous with money
Careless with finances
The noisy, chaotic city was the antithesis of the peaceful countryside where I grew up. What does antithesis mean?
An exact opposite
A slight variation
A similar comparison
A perfect match
The altruistic volunteer spent her weekends helping at the local homeless shelter, asking for nothing in return. What does altruistic mean?
Selfish and greedy
Caring for others without expecting anything
Focused on personal gain
Indifferent or uninterested
Some people tend to embellish their stories, adding exciting details that may not be entirely true. What does embellish mean?
To simplify a story
To add false or exaggerated details
To shorten or cut down
To repeat information
The squirrel gathered nuts to store in its secret cache for the coming winter. What is a cache?
A type of shelter
A hidden storage place
A feeding ground
A nesting area
What is a coterie?
A large, public group
A small, exclusive group of people
A formal gathering of strangers
A support group
What does cupidity mean?
Generosity and kindness
Extreme greed for money
Desire to help others
Interest in charity
What does virtuosity mean?
Lack of confidence
Extreme talent or skill
Nervousness during performance
Desire to improve
What does temerity mean?
Fear and hesitation
Boldness or audacity
Careful thought
Cautiousness
The amorous couple couldn't stop holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes throughout dinner. What does amorous mean?
Cold and indifferent
Loving and affectionate
Angry and frustrated
Bored and distant
The king was worried about his lack of progeny, as he had no children to inherit his throne. What does progeny mean?
Wealth or treasure
Followers or subjects
Children or descendants
Advisors or counselors
The heavy rains would saturate the soil, making the ground muddy and difficult to walk on. What does saturate mean?
To dry out completely
To soak or fill completely
To loosen or break apart
To harden or solidify
The indigenous plants of the region are well adapted to the dry climate. What does indigenous mean?
Brought from another area
Native to a certain area
Rare and endangered
Adapted through migration
Mark's gregarious nature made him the life of the party. What does gregarious mean?
Shy and reserved
Quiet and observant
Sociable and talkative
Hesitant and unsure
Penguins thrive in their natural habitat where the temperatures are cold. What is a habitat?
A temporary shelter
A natural environment
A feeding ground
An artificial enclosure
With a cursory glance at the clock, he realized he was running late. What does cursory mean?
Detailed and careful
Thorough and precise
Quick and not thorough
Lengthy and complex
The interloper was quickly escorted out of the private event. What is an interloper?
A welcomed guest
An invited speaker
An uninvited intruder
A security guard
The prolific painter created hundreds of masterpieces. What does prolific mean?
Slow and thoughtful
Producing in abundance
Struggling to complete work
Rarely productive
The old castle walls served as a bulwark against invaders. What is a bulwark?
A place for escape
A defensive wall
A hidden tunnel
A lookout point
Due to his sedentary lifestyle, Kevin’s health started to decline. What does sedentary mean?
Highly active
Always traveling
Largely inactive
Focused on exercise
My aunt is very frugal, always looking for the best deals. What does frugal mean?
Generous with money
Careful with money
Wasteful with resources
Reckless with spending
Her cheerful attitude was the antithesis of his gloomy mood. What is the antithesis?
A similar feeling
An exact opposite
A slight difference
A perfect balance
What does altruistic mean?
Selfless and generous
Focused on profit
Secretly motivated
Expecting recognition
What does embellish mean?
To simplify
To decorate or exaggerate
To clarify with details
To shorten the narrative
What is a cache?
A vault for safekeeping
A hidden supply
A public display
A map of locations
What is a coterie?
A group of critics
A small group of like-minded people
A large gathering
A panel of judges
What does cupidity mean?
Generosity and kindness
Desire for fame
Greed for money
Love for art
The musician’s virtuosity impressed the entire audience. What does virtuosity mean?
Lack of confidence
Great technical skill
Nervousness before performing
Desire to learn
He showed temerity by questioning the boss’s decision. What does temerity mean?
Extreme caution
Boldness or audacity
Fear and hesitation
Careful consideration
The amorous couple held hands as they walked along the beach. What does amorous mean?
Friendly and respectful
Filled with love
Distracted and distant
Nervous and unsure
The king was concerned about his progeny and the future of the throne. What does progeny mean?
Advisors and counselors
Descendants or offspring
Loyal subjects
Soldiers in the army
The sponge will quickly saturate when placed in water. What does saturate mean?
To soak or fill completely
To dry out
To gradually absorb
To harden over time
The indigenous tribe had unique customs and traditions. What does indigenous mean?
Foreign
Modern
Native
Temporary
His gregarious personality made him popular among coworkers. What does gregarious mean?
Quiet
Sociable
Awkward
Reserved
The polar bear’s habitat is the Arctic region. What does habitat mean?
Home
Feeding ground
Shelter
Natural environment
A cursory review of the instructions led to confusion. What does cursory mean?
Detailed
Hasty
Careful
Prolonged
The interloper was asked to leave the restricted area.
Guest
Stranger
Intruder
Supervisor
She was a prolific writer, finishing several novels each year.
Rarely productive
Producing in large quantities
Taking years to finish
Writing with great difficulty
The bulwark protected the city from invaders.
Security system
Defensive wall
Guard tower
Tunnel
His sedentary job kept him at a desk all day.
Very active
Full of movement
Inactive or seated
Demanding physical work
The frugal shopper only bought what was necessary.
Wasteful
Careful with money
Generous
Reckless
Their beliefs were the antithesis of each other.
Exact opposite
Slightly different
Perfect match
Almost similar
Her altruistic actions inspired the community.
Greedy
Selfless
Suspicious
Competitive
He tends to embellish stories with extra details.
Simplify
Add and exaggerate
Ignore details
Condense the plot
The hunter hid his supplies in a cache.
Public place
Secret storage
Shelter
Safe room
The group formed a coterie for discussing poetry.
Large organization
Small group with shared interests
Debate club
Political assembly
His cupidity led to dishonest decisions.
Generosity
Greed
Kindness
Honesty
The dancer’s virtuosity amazed the audience.
Nervousness
Great skill
Lack of practice
Limited knowledge
His temerity caused him to speak out of turn.
Caution
Boldness
Fear
Confidence
The amorous couple was inseparable.
Filled with love
Quiet and distant
Indifferent
Disagreeable
The progeny of the royal family carried on its legacy.
Subjects
Descendants
Soldiers
Advisors
The rain will saturate the dry ground.
Dry out
Harden the soil
Soak completely
Wash away
