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Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Despondent
After failing her math test, Jenna felt despondent and didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Despondent means:
happy
sad
careful
confused
Jubilant
The team was jubilant after winning the championship—everyone was laughing and cheering!
Jubilant means:
happy
angry
tired
Grotesque
The monster in the story had grotesque features—his face was twisted and horrifying.
Grotesque means:
ugly
pretty
soft
Exquisite
She wore an exquisite dress made of silk and diamonds to the party.
Exquisite means:
expensive
beautiful
old
Appreciative
Kyle was appreciative of the gift and thanked his friend with a big smile.
Appreciative means:
Swamped
I’m swamped with homework tonight—I have three assignments to finish!
Swamped means:
relaxed
busy
Delectable
The cookies my grandma made were delectable. Everyone wanted more!
Delectable means:
Exhausted
After running the marathon, Paul was completely exhausted and lay down immediately.
Exhausted means:
Famished
We missed lunch and now I’m famished. Let’s eat something now!
Famished means:
Astute
Emma is an astute student. She always figures out the hardest problems.
Astute means:
smart
Squalid
The old, abandoned house was squalid with dirt and trash everywhere.
Squalid means:
Immaculate
The room was immaculate. Not a single thing was out of place.
Immaculate means:
Loquacious
Tom is so loquacious, he talks all through lunch and recess!
Loquacious means
taciturn
talkative
Effortless
Her drawing looked effortless, as if it took no time at all.
Effortless means:
Arduous
Climbing the mountain was arduous, and many students were out of breath.
Arduous means:
Luxurious
The hotel room was luxurious with gold lamps and soft pillows.
Luxurious means:
Resilient
Even after losing the game, Maya was resilient and kept practicing harder.
Resilient means:
Frail
The baby bird looked frail and needed care to survive.
Frail means:
Abrasive
The sandpaper was abrasive, so it scratched the surface easily.
Abrasive means:
Sleek
The car’s sleek design made it look fast and shiny.
Sleek means:
Shadowy
They walked through the shadowy forest where little sunlight came through.
Shadowy means:
Translucent
The bathroom window was translucent—you could see the light, but not clearly through it.
Translucent means:
Courteous
The student was courteous to the teacher and always said “please” and “thank you.”
Courteous means:
Prompt
He gave a prompt reply to the message—just seconds after receiving it.
Prompt means:
Sluggish
I was feeling sluggish this morning and didn’t want to get out of bed.
Sluggish means:
Industrious
Lena is very industrious. She finishes all her work before lunch!
Industrious means:
Ambitious
Jamari is ambitious—he always tries to be the best in every sport.
Ambitious means:
Commendable
Helping the elderly lady cross the road was a commendable act.
Commendable means:
Dreadful
The thunderstorm was dreadful. It shook the windows and scared the pets.
Dreadful means:
Disrespectful
It was disrespectful to interrupt while the teacher was speaking.
Disrespectful means:
Disciplined
He’s a disciplined student who follows all the class rules.
Disciplined means:
Meticulous
Her notes were meticulous—every page was neat and color-coded.
Meticulous means:
Unkempt
His hair was unkempt and his shirt was untucked.
Unkempt means:
Dashing
The dashing actor walked onto the stage with charm and confidence.
Dashing means
Attractive and stylish.
Obscure
His meaning was obscure, and no one could tell what he meant.
Obscure means:
