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WorksheetsCopper Sun Pre-Vocab Part I
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Match the following
a starchy root vegetable, commonly used in tropical regions for food and making flour or tapioca.
Cassava
(noun)
a feeling of fear, nervousness, or uncertainty about something that may happen
Trepidation (noun)
a continuous flow of something, such as questions, words, or attacks, coming all at once.
Barrage
(noun)
a fierce, violent, or overwhelming attack
Onslaught
(noun)
moved suddenly and unsteadily, as if losing balance
Lurched
(verb)
Match the following
a group of enslaved people or animals chained or tied together in a line.
Coffle
(noun)
giving the impression that something bad or threatening is about to happen.
Ominous (adjective)
metal shackles or handcuffs used to restrain a person.
Manacles
(noun)
cruel or unfair treatment of people, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.
Persecution
(noun)
Match the following
confused or uncertain.
Bewildered
(adjective)
having a very strong, sharp smell or taste
Pungent
(adjective)
shocked or horrified by something unexpected
Aghast
(adjective)
guessed or assumed something without having all the facts
Surmised
(verb)
The villagers harvested large bundles of cassava, to make flour for their daily bread.
Cassava most likely means...
He felt a wave of trepidation as he approached the stage to give his first speech, his hands shaking and his heart racing.
Trepidation most likely means...
The teacher was bombarded with a barrage of questions from the students, all eager to understand the complex topic.
barrage most likely means...
a rapid outpouring
The soldiers braced themselves for the onslaught of enemy troops, knowing the attack would come at dawn.
Onslaught most likely means...
a fierce attack
The car lurched forward when the driver hit the accelerator too suddenly, jerking the passengers in their seats.
lurched most likely means...
moved unsteadily
The enslaved people were led in a coffle, their chains clinking as they trudged toward the marketplace.
coffle most likely means...
a line of chained people
a group of free people walking in a line
a type of morning drink that gives you energy
The sky grew dark and clouds gathered in an ominous way, signaling that a storm was on the horizon.
ominous most likely means...
The prisoner's wrists were locked in manacles, heavy metal cuffs that restricted his movement as he was led to his cell.
manacles most likely means...
handcuffs
The refugees fled their homeland to escape the persecution they faced for their religious beliefs.
persecution most likely means...
mistreatment due to beliefs
She stood bewildered at the unfamiliar street signs, not sure which way to go in the bustling city.
bewildered most likely means...
he kitchen was filled with the pungent smell of garlic and onions, making everyone's mouths water.
pungent most likely means...
She was aghast when she saw the damage to her car, her eyes wide with shock at the accident.
aghast most likely means...
Based on the dark clouds and the sudden drop in temperature, I surmised that it would rain soon.
surmised most likely means...
To guess or make an assumption
To know something for certain
To prove something with clear facts
To ignore information and make a decision without consideration
