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Q4 Vocab Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "adjacent"?

a)

Opposite or far away

b)

Next to or adjoining

c)

Above or below

d)

Hidden or secret

2.

Which word best describes someone who is arrogant and thinks they are better than others?

a)

Fickle

b)

Haughty

c)

Profane

d)

Tedious

3.

Choose the correct definition for "lament".

a)

To celebrate

b)

To express sorrow or regret

c)

To ignore

d)

To revive

4.

What does "pernicious" mean?

a)

Harmless

b)

Extremely harmful or deadly

c)

Boring

d)

Unpredictable

5.

Which word means "to bring back to life" or "give strength to"?

a)

Revive

b)

Stifle

c)

Lurk

d)

Retain

6.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "fickle" correctly?

a)

The fickle weather changed from sunny to rainy in an hour.

b)

The fickle mountain stood tall for centuries.

c)

The fickle book was very interesting.

d)

The fickle river was dry.

7.

Select the sentence that best uses the word "anguish".

a)

She felt anguish after hearing the bad news.

b)

He felt anguish when he won the prize.

c)

The anguish was delicious.

d)

Anguish is a type of flower.

8.

Which word would best fit in the following sentence? "After the _______ of losing his job, he struggled to find hope."

a)

Eloquence

b)

Adversity

c)

Posterity

d)

Profane

9.

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The thief decided to _______ in the shadows, waiting for the right moment."

a)

Lurk

b)

Retain

c)

Revive

d)

Stifle

10.

Which word would you use to describe a situation that is difficult or dangerous?

a)

Predicament

b)

Eloquence

c)

Posterity

d)

Profane

11.

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the meaning of "tedious"?

a)

The tedious lecture made everyone sleepy.

b)

The tedious cake was delicious.

c)

The tedious mountain was tall.

d)

The tedious river was fast.

12.

Which word means "to keep or continue to have something"?

a)

Retain

b)

Lament

c)

Profane

d)

Rancor

13.

Which word refers to future generations?

a)

Posterity

b)

Misadventure

c)

Anguish

d)

Eloquence

14.

Which word means "to smother for lack of air; to prevent from developing properly"?

a)

Stifle

b)

Revive

c)

Lurk

d)

Retain

15.

Which word best fits the following sentence? "His _______ in speaking made everyone listen attentively."

a)

Eloquence

b)

Rancor

c)

Misadventure

d)

Unsavory

16.

Which word means "unpleasant or morally offensive"?

a)

Unsavory

b)

Profane

c)

Pernicious

d)

Fickle

17.

Which word means "to treat something with disrespect, especially something sacred"?

a)

Profane

b)

Lament

c)

Retain

d)

Revive

18.

Which word means "a minor accident or unlucky event"?

a)

Misadventure

b)

Predicament

c)

Anguish

d)

Eloquence

19.

Create a sentence using the word "rancor" that shows its meaning.

a)

She felt rancor toward her friend after the argument.

b)

The rancor was delicious.

c)

He showed rancor by helping his enemy.

d)

Rancor is a type of flower.

20.

Write a sentence using the word "perverse" that demonstrates its meaning.

a)

He took a perverse pleasure in breaking the rules.

b)

The perverse cake was sweet.

c)

She perverse the book quickly.

d)

Perverse is a type of animal.