WorksheetsVocabulary and Contextual Understanding
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The salesman’s constant _______ did not convince Maria to buy the expensive phone, as she saw through his flattery.
blandishment
garb
caliber
chagrin
Stealing from a charity is a truly _______ act that no one should ever commit.
reprehensible
solicitous
decapitate
expire
The _______ to the modern smartphone was the basic flip phone, which had far fewer features.
aficionado
antecedent
tenuous
doldrum
If you _______ the school’s dress code by wearing ripped jeans, you might get a warning from a teacher.
contravene
remostrate
decimate
truism
The _______ child amazed her teachers by reading and writing at a high school level while still in elementary school.
precocious
sylvan
zany
disingenuous
Because he was so _______, Jason made friends easily and was always the center of attention at parties.
gregarious
masochistic
exponent
chagrin
The directions to the campsite were so _______ that we ended up getting lost twice before finally arriving.
convoluted
trepidation
emblazoned
potential
The _______ scientist was invited to speak at the conference because of her groundbreaking research in genetics.
eminent
succinct
tractable
jaded
His _______ behavior during the meeting embarrassed his coworkers and shocked his boss.
untoward
maternal
accentuated
belated
The bright neon sign was so _______ that it distracted drivers on the highway at night.
obtrusive
indubitable
default
deprecate
Her apology seemed _______ because she smirked and rolled her eyes while saying she was sorry.
disingenuous
novice
inherent
spry
After weeks of rainy weather, Lena found herself stuck in the _______, feeling unmotivated and bored.
doldrums
virtuoso
gragarious
viscera
The students decided to _______ against the new school rules, gathering outside the principal’s office with signs and petitions.
remonstrate
articulate
convoluted
tenuous
The comedian’s _______ sense of humor made everyone laugh, as he constantly pulled off unexpected and silly stunts.
zany
jaded
default
rift
It was _______ that she had studied hard for the test, as her perfect score proved her dedication.
indubitable
exponent
discomfit
amass
ChatGPT said:
To his _______, John realized he had forgotten his lines during the school play and had to improvise.
chagrin
meteoric
grab
volition
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
discomfit
dexterous
momemtum
novice
someone who is always ready to fight or argue
pugnacious
masochistic
spry
solicitous
person who is very passionate and knowledgeable about a particular activity, subject, or hobby
aficionado
doldrum
contravene
proffer
something that is weak, fragile, or not very strong
tenuous
virtuoso
parody
centrifugal
It’s important not to _______ someone’s hard work, even if you don’t agree with their approach.
depracate
decimate
decapitate
default
She was able to _______ her thoughts clearly during the debate, making it easy for everyone to understand her point of view.
articulate
volition
expire
rift
With the rise of smartphones, traditional landline phones have become _______ and are rarely used anymore.
obsolescent
viscera
truism
overbearing
feeling tired, bored, or lacking excitement because you've experienced something too much or for too long
jaded
tractable
default
potential
something that happens later than expected or after the usual time
belated
garb
expire
spry
