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WorksheetsVocabulary 4-6
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
optimistic
characterized by a perspective that expects the best
tending to see the worst in situations
believing that failure is inevitable
having a neutral outlook on life
intrepid
prefix: in-
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
easily frightened or intimidated
courageous in the face of danger
lacking confidence in new situations
condone
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for (failure to actively condemn)
punish or reprimand for wrongdoing
ignore or dismiss without consideration
support or endorse an action
dilemma
prefix: di-
a state of uncertainty requiring a choice between equally favorable options
a situation where one must choose between two unfavorable options
a clear and straightforward decision-making process
a scenario with multiple equally unfavorable outcomes
mediocre
lacking exceptional quality or ability
of the highest quality
exceedingly good
average but not bad
prattle
to go on and on about something unimportant
to speak in a serious manner
to express deep thoughts
to engage in a brief conversation
quixotic
suffi: -ic
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
practical and realistic in approach
focused on immediate results and benefits
cynical and pessimistic about the future
rambunctious
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
calm and peaceful
quiet and reserved
disciplined and orderly
berate
suffix: -ate
putting someone down by insulting their character
praising someone for their achievements
encouraging someone to do better
ignoring someone's efforts
erratic
suffix: -ic
predisposed to sudden, unpredictable change
consistent and reliable in behavior
calm and steady in nature
easily influenced by external factors
skeptical
characterized by the tendency to be doubtful
having a strong belief in something
easily convinced by others
showing excessive enthusiasm
exacerbate
to improve a situation or feeling
to make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
to ignore a problem completely
to analyze a situation thoroughly
ennui
a feeling of excitement and joy
a feeling that combines tiredness and boredom ("the blahs")
a state of confusion and disarray
a sense of urgency and importance
adhere
to stick to firmly
to break apart
to float away
to change direction
facade
a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something (usually) unpleasant; an emotional mask intended to hide honest feelings and thoughts
a solid structure that supports a building
a decorative element on a wall
a type of architectural style characterized by simplicity
pontificate
to talk in a dogmatic (know-it-all) and pompous (arrogant) manner
to listen attentively and respectfully
to express uncertainty and doubt
to engage in casual conversation
nostalgia
a feeling of intense happiness
a bittersweet longing for the past
a desire for adventure
a sense of confusion about the future
obstinate
a strong willingness to compromise
a very strong stubbornness
a tendency to be agreeable
an inclination to change one's mind
pilfer
to make off with the belongings of others in a slow, deliberate manner
to quickly steal something of little value
to borrow without the intention of returning
to take something by force
irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
feeling calm and relaxed
expressing joy and happiness
showing indifference or apathy
