WorksheetsSadlier Oxford Level E Unit 5
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is a 'benefactor'?
A person who gives money or other help to a person or cause.
A person who receives money or help from others.
A person who invests in businesses for profit.
A person who organizes charitable events.
What does 'remiss' mean?
Negligent in the performance of a duty; careless.
Diligent and attentive to responsibilities.
Excessively cautious and hesitant.
Quick to respond and act promptly.
What is the meaning of 'discrepancy'?
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
A state of agreement or harmony between facts.
An increase in similarity between two or more items.
A situation where facts are identical.
What does 'diffident' mean?
A. Bold and confident
B. Modest or shy due to a lack of self-confidence.
C. Eager and enthusiastic
D. Arrogant and self-assured
What is the meaning of 'dearth'?
A scarcity or lack of something.
An abundance of resources.
A type of celebration or festival.
A strong desire or craving.
What is the meaning of 'plodding' in a work context?
Working quickly and efficiently, often with ease.
Working slowly and steadily, often with difficulty.
Working in a disorganized manner, lacking focus.
Working intermittently, with frequent breaks.
What does 'assenting' mean?
To express disagreement or disapproval.
To express agreement or approval.
To remain neutral on a subject.
To ignore a request or suggestion.
What is the meaning of 'truculent'?
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
Calm and peaceful; avoiding conflict.
Friendly and sociable; enjoying company.
Indifferent and apathetic; lacking interest.
What does 'chivalrous' mean?
Courteous and gallant, especially towards women; showing honor and respect.
Rude and disrespectful towards others.
Indifferent and apathetic in social situations.
Aggressive and confrontational in behavior.
What does 'indomitable' mean?
A. Easily defeated or subdued
B. Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable.
C. Lacking strength or power
D. Open to persuasion or influence
What does 'infallible' mean?
Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; flawless.
Always correct, never wrong; perfect.
Occasionally making errors; imperfect.
Frequently mistaken; unreliable.
What does 'reposing' mean in the context of finding something?
To be situated or placed in a resting position; to lie in a particular place.
To search for something actively.
To throw something away carelessly.
To keep something hidden from view.
What does 'plodded' mean?
To walk lightly and quickly.
To walk heavily or move laboriously; to work slowly and steadily.
To run swiftly and effortlessly.
To jump or leap with excitement.
What does 'assent' imply in a discussion?
To disagree with someone
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration.
To remain neutral and not take a side
To express doubt or uncertainty about a topic.
What does 'embarked' mean?
To begin a journey or to start a project.
To end a journey or to finish a project.
To delay a journey or to postpone a project.
To plan a journey or to organize a project.
