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Vocabulary Workshop (Level B) - Word Definitions

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of 'Abnormal'?

a)

not usual, not typical, strange

b)

very common and ordinary

c)

completely normal and expected

d)

always positive and beneficial

e)

always negative and harmful

2.

What is the definition of 'Grim'?

a)

stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel

b)

happy, cheerful, joyful

c)

gentle, kind, soft

d)

bright, colorful, lively

3.

What is the definition of 'hospitable'?

a)

offering friendly or generous treatment to guests; open to anything new or strange

b)

showing reluctance to meet new people; avoiding guests

c)

being strict and unfriendly to visitors

d)

refusing to accept anything unfamiliar

4.

What is the definition of 'lavish'?

a)

overly generous, extravagant; abundant; (v.) to spend or give freely or without limit

b)

to be cautious or careful; to avoid risks

c)

to be dull or lacking in interest

d)

to be strict or severe in manner

5.

What is the definition of 'Mutual'?

a)

shared, felt or shown equally by two or more

b)

existing in only one person

c)

related to financial transactions only

d)

a type of physical object

6.

What is the definition of 'Sodden'?

a)

Soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless

b)

Extremely happy or joyful

c)

Covered in dust or dirt

d)

Very bright or shining

7.

What is the definition of 'Prudent'?

a)

cautious, careful, showing good sense

b)

reckless, impulsive, careless

c)

lazy, indifferent, uninterested

d)

arrogant, boastful, proud

8.

What is the definition of 'Flagrant'?

a)

extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious

b)

quiet and reserved

c)

difficult to understand

d)

related to plants

9.

What is the definition of 'Eradicate'?

a)

(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely

b)

(v.) to decorate or embellish

c)

(v.) to support or strengthen

d)

(v.) to confuse or puzzle

10.

What is the definition of 'Lubricate'?

a)

to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use

b)

to remove moisture from something

c)

to increase the temperature rapidly

d)

to cover with a layer of paint

11.

What is the definition of 'Canvass'?

a)

to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss

b)

to paint on a large surface

c)

to write a letter to someone

d)

to cook food over an open flame

12.

What is the definition of 'Rural'?

a)

(adj.) relating to farm areas and life in the country

b)

(adj.) relating to cities and urban life

c)

(adj.) relating to industrial development

d)

(adj.) relating to coastal and marine environments

13.

What is the definition of 'Browse'?

a)

to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop

b)

to run quickly; to sprint

c)

to sleep deeply; to nap

d)

to shout loudly; to yell

14.

What is the definition of 'Fruitless'?

a)

not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

b)

full of fruit and sweetness

c)

extremely productive and efficient

d)

related to the taste of citrus fruits

15.

What is the definition of 'Outstrip'?

a)

to get ahead of, do better than, exceed

b)

to fall behind, lag

c)

to misunderstand, confuse

d)

to stop abruptly

16.

What is the definition of 'Ratify'?

a)

(v.) to approve, give formal approval to, confirm

b)

(v.) to reject, refuse to accept

c)

(v.) to delay or postpone

d)

(v.) to criticize harshly

17.

What is the definition of 'Ultimate'?

a)

last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental

b)

temporary, short-lived; unimportant; secondary

c)

first, initial; least important; accidental

d)

uncertain, ambiguous; not basic; irrelevant

18.

What is the definition of 'Hazards'?

a)

risk, peril; (v.) to expose to danger or harm; to gamble

b)

a type of safety equipment used in laboratories

c)

a method of measuring temperature

d)

a tool used for cutting materials

19.

Fill in the blank: ________ means allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected.

a)

Transparent

b)

Opaque

c)

Solid

d)

Reflective

20.

Fill in the blank: ________ means having life, living; necessary to life, essential; key, crucial.

a)

Vital

b)

Fragile

c)

Minor

d)

Optional

21.

Fill in the blank: ________ means not important, minor, ordinary, commonplace.

a)

Trivial

b)

Significant

c)

Unique

d)

Essential

22.

Fill in the blank: ________ means an amount beyond what is required, excess; (adj.) more than what is needed or expected.

a)

Surplus

b)

Deficit

c)

Shortage

d)

Lack

23.

Fill in the blank: ________ means lifelike, vivid; relating to the pictorial arts.

a)

Graphic

b)

Opaque

c)

Dull

d)

Monotonous

24.

Fill in the blank: ________ means punishment in return for injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence.

a)

Vengeance

b)

Mercy

c)

Forgiveness

d)

Justice

25.

Fill in the blank: ________ means to turn bottom side up, upset.

a)

Capsized

b)

Anchored

c)

Docked

d)

Sailed

26.

Fill in the blank: ________ means to fill or cover in a disorderly way; (n.) a state of disorder, mess.

a)

Cluttered

b)

Polished

c)

Arranged

d)

Organized

27.

Fill in the blank: ________ means a large scale disaster, misfortune, or failure.

a)

Catastrophe

b)

Celebration

c)

Miracle

d)

Fortune

28.

Fill in the blank: ________ means skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity.

a)

Proficient

b)

Inept

c)

Mediocre

d)

Novice

29.

Fill in the blank: ________ means unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive.

a)

Hostile

b)

Generous

c)

Cheerful

d)

Timid

30.

Fill in the blank: ________ means near, next to, adjoining.

a)

Adjacent

b)

Distant

c)

Isolated

d)

Opposite

31.

Fill in the blank: ________ means widely known because of bad conduct.

a)

Notorious

b)

Famous

c)

Generous

d)

Obedient

32.

Fill in the blank: ________ means not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed.

a)

Lax

b)

Rigid

c)

Strict

d)

Tense

33.

Fill in the blank: ________ means to puzzle completely, confuse.

a)

Bewildered

b)

Delighted

c)

Encouraged

d)

Relaxed

34.

Fill in the blank: ________ means one who flees or runs away; (adj.) fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp.

a)

Fugitive

b)

Resident

c)

Guardian

d)

Settler

35.

Fill in the blank: ________ means earlier, former.

a)

Prior

b)

Latter

c)

Recent

d)

Future

36.

Fill in the blank: ________ means to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly.

a)

Insinuate

b)

Illuminate

c)

Enumerate

d)

Exaggerate

37.

Fill in the blank: ________ means the killing of one person by another.

a)

Homicide

b)

Suicide

c)

Fratricide

d)

Regicide

38.

Fill in the blank: ________ means standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known.

a)

Prominent

b)

Obscure

c)

Ordinary

d)

Hidden

39.

What is the meaning of 'Wrath'?

a)

intense anger

b)

great happiness

c)

mild curiosity

d)

deep sadness

40.

What is the meaning of 'Reluctant'?

a)

unwilling, holding back

b)

excited, eager

c)

confused, uncertain

d)

happy, cheerful

41.

What is the meaning of 'Oration'?

a)

a public speech for a formal occasion

b)

a type of musical instrument

c)

a traditional dance form

d)

a scientific experiment

42.

What is the meaning of 'Legible'?

a)

easily read

b)

difficult to understand

c)

impossible to see

d)

hard to remember

43.

What is the meaning of 'Malignant'?

a)

deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious

b)

harmless and gentle

c)

related to plants

d)

pleasant and cheerful

44.

What is the meaning of 'Humdrum'?

a)

ordinary, dull, routine, without variation

b)

exciting, adventurous, thrilling

c)

mysterious, puzzling, enigmatic

d)

unique, special, extraordinary

45.

What is the meaning of 'Disputatious'?

a)

inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate

b)

easily frightened or timid

c)

showing great joy or delight

d)

lacking interest or concern

46.

What is the meaning of 'Vigilant'?

a)

wide-awake, alert, watchful

b)

sleepy, tired, drowsy

c)

careless, inattentive, negligent

d)

angry, upset, furious

47.

What is the meaning of 'Procure'?

a)

to obtain through special effort; to bring about

b)

to destroy completely

c)

to ignore intentionally

d)

to delay unnecessarily

e)

to criticize harshly

48.

What is the meaning of 'Indulge'?

a)

to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

b)

to refuse to participate

c)

to criticize harshly

d)

to forget something important

49.

What is the meaning of 'Miscellaneous'?

a)

mixed, of different kinds

b)

related to music

c)

pertaining to science

d)

belonging to a single category

50.

What is the meaning of 'Vicious'?

a)

evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or a ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme

b)

kind and gentle

c)

full of joy and happiness

d)

extremely intelligent

51.

What is the meaning of 'Flourish'?

a)

to grow, thrive, be prosperous; to wave in the air; (n.) a dramatic gesture; a fanfare of horns

b)

to decrease in number or size

c)

to remain unchanged

d)

to hide from view

52.

What is the meaning of 'Sodden'?

a)

soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless

b)

extremely happy and joyful

c)

covered in dust or dirt

d)

very bright and shiny

53.

What is the meaning of 'Melancholy'?

a)

sad, gloomy, unhappy; (n.) sadness, gloominess

b)

excited, energetic, lively

c)

angry, furious, enraged

d)

confused, puzzled, bewildered

54.

What is the meaning of 'Interrogate'?

a)

to ask questions, examine by questioning

b)

to ignore someone completely

c)

to write a story

d)

to travel to a new place

55.

What is the meaning of 'Truce'?

a)

a pause in fighting, temporary peace

b)

a type of weapon

c)

a secret meeting

d)

a kind of celebration

e)

an official document

56.

What is the meaning of 'Loom'?

a)

to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving

b)

a type of musical instrument

c)

a large bird found in the Arctic

d)

a traditional dance from India

57.

What is the meaning of 'Customary'?

a)

usual, expected, routine

b)

rare, unusual, unique

c)

temporary, short-lived, fleeting

d)

unplanned, accidental, random

58.

SYNONYM: FAKE your way past the guard

a)

cautious

b)

haven

c)

vivid

d)

bluff

59.

SYNONYM: A WATCHFUL driver

a)

cautious

b)

treacherous

c)

bluff

d)

monarch

60.

SYNONYM: a SKILLED performer

a)

blunt

b)

capable

c)

nomad

d)

fatigue

61.

SYNONYM: A peaceful REFUGE in the war

a)

straggle

b)

miniature

c)

haven

d)

vivid

62.

SYNONYM: Depart the battlefield

a)

withdraw

b)

provoke

c)

spurt

d)

conceal

63.

SYNONYM: Create identical plans

a)

vast

b)

duplicate

c)

keen

d)

apparent

64.

A synonym for the word exhausted is:

a)

clatter

b)

ration

c)

volunteer

d)

weary

65.
Choose the word that is a synonym for bystander.
a)
onlooker
b)
joy
c)
pleasure
d)
nonessential