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Vocabulary

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Despondent
After failing her math test, Jenna felt despondent and didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Despondent means:

a)

happy

b)

sad

c)

careful

d)

confused

2.

Jubilant
The team was jubilant after winning the championship—everyone was laughing and cheering!
Jubilant means:

a)

happy

b)

angry

c)

tired

3.

Grotesque
The monster in the story had grotesque features—his face was twisted and horrifying.
Grotesque means:

a)

ugly

b)

pretty

c)

soft

4.

Exquisite
She wore an exquisite dress made of silk and diamonds to the party.
Exquisite means:

a)

expensive

b)

beautiful

c)

old

5.

Appreciative
Kyle was appreciative of the gift and thanked his friend with a big smile.
Appreciative means:

a)
Indifferent or apathetic.
b)
Grateful or thankful.
c)
Hostile or ungrateful.
d)
Disinterested or bored.
6.

Swamped
I’m swamped with homework tonight—I have three assignments to finish!
Swamped means:

a)

relaxed

b)
excited about free time
c)
bored with no tasks
d)

busy

7.

Delectable
The cookies my grandma made were delectable. Everyone wanted more!
Delectable means:

a)
bland
b)
inedible
c)
delicious
d)
sour
8.

Exhausted
After running the marathon, Paul was completely exhausted and lay down immediately.
Exhausted means:

a)
energetic and lively
b)
slightly tired
c)
ready to run another marathon
d)
extremely tired or fatigued
9.

Famished
We missed lunch and now I’m famished. Let’s eat something now!
Famished means:

a)
thirsty
b)
extremely hungry
c)
tired
d)
satisfied
10.

Astute
Emma is an astute student. She always figures out the hardest problems.
Astute means:

a)

smart

b)
indifferent or apathetic
c)
naive or gullible
d)
clumsy or awkward
11.

Squalid
The old, abandoned house was squalid with dirt and trash everywhere.
Squalid means:

a)
extremely dirty and unpleasant
b)
filled with valuable antiques
c)
well-maintained and tidy
d)
bright and cheerful
12.

Immaculate
The room was immaculate. Not a single thing was out of place.
Immaculate means:

a)
perfectly clean and tidy
b)
chaotic and cluttered
c)
slightly dirty
d)
messy and disorganized
13.

Loquacious
Tom is so loquacious, he talks all through lunch and recess!
Loquacious means

a)

taciturn

b)

talkative

c)
reserved
d)
silent
14.

Effortless
Her drawing looked effortless, as if it took no time at all.
Effortless means:

a)
Done with great difficulty; requiring significant effort.
b)
Completed in a rushed and haphazard manner.
c)
Appearing complex and challenging to achieve.
d)
Done with ease; appearing simple and without effort.
15.

Arduous
Climbing the mountain was arduous, and many students were out of breath.
Arduous means:

a)
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
b)
simple and quick
c)
enjoyable and relaxing
d)
easy and straightforward
16.

Luxurious
The hotel room was luxurious with gold lamps and soft pillows.
Luxurious means:

a)
Basic and plain
b)
Cheap and uncomfortable
c)
Old-fashioned and dull
d)
Expensive and comfortable; elegant.
17.

Resilient
Even after losing the game, Maya was resilient and kept practicing harder.
Resilient means:

a)
the tendency to avoid difficult situations; fragility
b)
the ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
c)
the act of giving up easily; weakness
d)
the ability to ignore challenges; complacency
18.

Frail
The baby bird looked frail and needed care to survive.
Frail means:

a)
weak or delicate
b)
fast and agile
c)
large and powerful
d)
strong and healthy
19.

Abrasive
The sandpaper was abrasive, so it scratched the surface easily.
Abrasive means:

a)
smooth and soft
b)
sticky and adhesive
c)
flexible and bendable
d)
rough or capable of scratching surfaces
20.

Sleek
The car’s sleek design made it look fast and shiny.
Sleek means:

a)
rough and dull
b)
bulky and heavy
c)
smooth and shiny
d)
old and rusty
21.

Shadowy
They walked through the shadowy forest where little sunlight came through.
Shadowy means:

a)
Dark or filled with shadows
b)
Filled with vibrant colors
c)
Completely empty
d)
Bright and sunny
22.

Translucent
The bathroom window was translucent—you could see the light, but not clearly through it.
Translucent means:

a)
Translucent means completely opaque.
b)
Translucent means allowing no light to pass through.
c)
Translucent means clear and transparent.
d)
Translucent means allowing light to pass through but not clear images.
23.

Courteous
The student was courteous to the teacher and always said “please” and “thank you.”
Courteous means:

a)
Aggressive and confrontational.
b)
Polite and showing good manners.
c)
Indifferent and unresponsive.
d)
Rude and disrespectful.
24.

Prompt
He gave a prompt reply to the message—just seconds after receiving it.
Prompt means:

a)
vague or unclear
b)
slow or delayed
c)
unresponsive or indifferent
d)
quick or immediate
25.

Sluggish
I was feeling sluggish this morning and didn’t want to get out of bed.
Sluggish means:

a)
active and alert
b)
quick and responsive
c)
slow or lacking energy
d)
energetic and lively
26.

Industrious
Lena is very industrious. She finishes all her work before lunch!
Industrious means:

a)
Careless and indifferent
b)
Hardworking and diligent
c)
Inconsistent and unreliable
d)
Lazy and unproductive
27.

Ambitious
Jamari is ambitious—he always tries to be the best in every sport.
Ambitious means:

a)
Having no interest in success.
b)
Being content with mediocrity.
c)
Avoiding competition at all costs.
d)
Having a strong desire to succeed or be the best.
28.

Commendable
Helping the elderly lady cross the road was a commendable act.
Commendable means:

a)
a dangerous decision
b)
a selfish act
c)
worthy of praise
d)
unworthy of attention
29.

Dreadful
The thunderstorm was dreadful. It shook the windows and scared the pets.
Dreadful means:

a)
causing fear or very unpleasant
b)
completely harmless
c)
very exciting and enjoyable
d)
causing joy or happiness
30.

Disrespectful
It was disrespectful to interrupt while the teacher was speaking.
Disrespectful means:

a)
Showing a lack of respect or consideration.
b)
Showing great admiration and praise.
c)
Demonstrating kindness and support.
d)
Exhibiting enthusiasm and engagement.
31.

Disciplined
He’s a disciplined student who follows all the class rules.
Disciplined means:

a)
Ignoring rules and being carefree.
b)
Following rules only when convenient.
c)
Being strict without any flexibility.
d)
Following rules and maintaining self-control.
32.

Meticulous
Her notes were meticulous—every page was neat and color-coded.
Meticulous means:

a)
careless and haphazard in handling details
b)
disorganized and chaotic in presentation
c)
superficial and lacking attention to detail
d)
careful and precise in handling details
33.

Unkempt
His hair was unkempt and his shirt was untucked.
Unkempt means:

a)
well-groomed
b)
messy or untidy
c)
organized
d)
clean-cut
34.

Dashing
The dashing actor walked onto the stage with charm and confidence.
Dashing means

a)
Old-fashioned and outdated.
b)
Clumsy and awkward.
c)

Attractive and stylish.

d)
Boring and unremarkable.
35.

Obscure
His meaning was obscure, and no one could tell what he meant.
Obscure means:

a)
Clearly stated and direct.
b)
Not clear or hard to understand.
c)
Easy to understand.
d)
Simple and straightforward.