WorksheetsVocabulary Workshop (Level B) - Word Definitions
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is the definition of 'Abnormal'?
not usual, not typical, strange
very common and ordinary
completely normal and expected
always positive and beneficial
always negative and harmful
What is the definition of 'Grim'?
stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
happy, cheerful, joyful
gentle, kind, soft
bright, colorful, lively
What is the definition of 'hospitable'?
offering friendly or generous treatment to guests; open to anything new or strange
showing reluctance to meet new people; avoiding guests
being strict and unfriendly to visitors
refusing to accept anything unfamiliar
What is the definition of 'lavish'?
overly generous, extravagant; abundant; (v.) to spend or give freely or without limit
to be cautious or careful; to avoid risks
to be dull or lacking in interest
to be strict or severe in manner
What is the definition of 'Mutual'?
shared, felt or shown equally by two or more
existing in only one person
related to financial transactions only
a type of physical object
What is the definition of 'Sodden'?
Soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
Extremely happy or joyful
Covered in dust or dirt
Very bright or shining
What is the definition of 'Prudent'?
cautious, careful, showing good sense
reckless, impulsive, careless
lazy, indifferent, uninterested
arrogant, boastful, proud
What is the definition of 'Flagrant'?
extremely bad, glaring; scandalous, notorious
quiet and reserved
difficult to understand
related to plants
What is the definition of 'Eradicate'?
(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
(v.) to decorate or embellish
(v.) to support or strengthen
(v.) to confuse or puzzle
What is the definition of 'Lubricate'?
to apply oil or grease; to make smooth, slippery, or easier to use
to remove moisture from something
to increase the temperature rapidly
to cover with a layer of paint
What is the definition of 'Canvass'?
to go through an area in order to procure votes, sales, or opinions; to go over in detail; to discuss
to paint on a large surface
to write a letter to someone
to cook food over an open flame
What is the definition of 'Rural'?
(adj.) relating to farm areas and life in the country
(adj.) relating to cities and urban life
(adj.) relating to industrial development
(adj.) relating to coastal and marine environments
What is the definition of 'Browse'?
to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window-shop
to run quickly; to sprint
to sleep deeply; to nap
to shout loudly; to yell
What is the definition of 'Fruitless'?
not producing the desired results, unsuccessful
full of fruit and sweetness
extremely productive and efficient
related to the taste of citrus fruits
What is the definition of 'Outstrip'?
to get ahead of, do better than, exceed
to fall behind, lag
to misunderstand, confuse
to stop abruptly
What is the definition of 'Ratify'?
(v.) to approve, give formal approval to, confirm
(v.) to reject, refuse to accept
(v.) to delay or postpone
(v.) to criticize harshly
What is the definition of 'Ultimate'?
last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental
temporary, short-lived; unimportant; secondary
first, initial; least important; accidental
uncertain, ambiguous; not basic; irrelevant
What is the definition of 'Hazards'?
risk, peril; (v.) to expose to danger or harm; to gamble
a type of safety equipment used in laboratories
a method of measuring temperature
a tool used for cutting materials
Fill in the blank: ________ means allowing light to pass through; easily recognized or understood; easily seen through or detected.
Transparent
Opaque
Solid
Reflective
Fill in the blank: ________ means having life, living; necessary to life, essential; key, crucial.
Vital
Fragile
Minor
Optional
Fill in the blank: ________ means not important, minor, ordinary, commonplace.
Trivial
Significant
Unique
Essential
Fill in the blank: ________ means an amount beyond what is required, excess; (adj.) more than what is needed or expected.
Surplus
Deficit
Shortage
Lack
Fill in the blank: ________ means lifelike, vivid; relating to the pictorial arts.
Graphic
Opaque
Dull
Monotonous
Fill in the blank: ________ means punishment in return for injury or a wrong; unusual force or violence.
Vengeance
Mercy
Forgiveness
Justice
Fill in the blank: ________ means to turn bottom side up, upset.
Capsized
Anchored
Docked
Sailed
Fill in the blank: ________ means to fill or cover in a disorderly way; (n.) a state of disorder, mess.
Cluttered
Polished
Arranged
Organized
Fill in the blank: ________ means a large scale disaster, misfortune, or failure.
Catastrophe
Celebration
Miracle
Fortune
Fill in the blank: ________ means skilled, expert, or capable in any field or activity.
Proficient
Inept
Mediocre
Novice
Fill in the blank: ________ means unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive.
Hostile
Generous
Cheerful
Timid
Fill in the blank: ________ means near, next to, adjoining.
Adjacent
Distant
Isolated
Opposite
Fill in the blank: ________ means widely known because of bad conduct.
Notorious
Famous
Generous
Obedient
Fill in the blank: ________ means not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed.
Lax
Rigid
Strict
Tense
Fill in the blank: ________ means to puzzle completely, confuse.
Bewildered
Delighted
Encouraged
Relaxed
Fill in the blank: ________ means one who flees or runs away; (adj.) fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp.
Fugitive
Resident
Guardian
Settler
Fill in the blank: ________ means earlier, former.
Prior
Latter
Recent
Future
Fill in the blank: ________ means to suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly.
Insinuate
Illuminate
Enumerate
Exaggerate
Fill in the blank: ________ means the killing of one person by another.
Homicide
Suicide
Fratricide
Regicide
Fill in the blank: ________ means standing out so as to be easily seen; important, well-known.
Prominent
Obscure
Ordinary
Hidden
What is the meaning of 'Wrath'?
intense anger
great happiness
mild curiosity
deep sadness
What is the meaning of 'Reluctant'?
unwilling, holding back
excited, eager
confused, uncertain
happy, cheerful
What is the meaning of 'Oration'?
a public speech for a formal occasion
a type of musical instrument
a traditional dance form
a scientific experiment
What is the meaning of 'Legible'?
easily read
difficult to understand
impossible to see
hard to remember
What is the meaning of 'Malignant'?
deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
harmless and gentle
related to plants
pleasant and cheerful
What is the meaning of 'Humdrum'?
ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
exciting, adventurous, thrilling
mysterious, puzzling, enigmatic
unique, special, extraordinary
What is the meaning of 'Disputatious'?
inclined to argue or debate; provoking debate
easily frightened or timid
showing great joy or delight
lacking interest or concern
What is the meaning of 'Vigilant'?
wide-awake, alert, watchful
sleepy, tired, drowsy
careless, inattentive, negligent
angry, upset, furious
What is the meaning of 'Procure'?
to obtain through special effort; to bring about
to destroy completely
to ignore intentionally
to delay unnecessarily
to criticize harshly
What is the meaning of 'Indulge'?
to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
to refuse to participate
to criticize harshly
to forget something important
What is the meaning of 'Miscellaneous'?
mixed, of different kinds
related to music
pertaining to science
belonging to a single category
What is the meaning of 'Vicious'?
evil, bad; spiteful; having bad habits or a ugly disposition; painfully severe or extreme
kind and gentle
full of joy and happiness
extremely intelligent
What is the meaning of 'Flourish'?
to grow, thrive, be prosperous; to wave in the air; (n.) a dramatic gesture; a fanfare of horns
to decrease in number or size
to remain unchanged
to hide from view
What is the meaning of 'Sodden'?
soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
extremely happy and joyful
covered in dust or dirt
very bright and shiny
What is the meaning of 'Melancholy'?
sad, gloomy, unhappy; (n.) sadness, gloominess
excited, energetic, lively
angry, furious, enraged
confused, puzzled, bewildered
What is the meaning of 'Interrogate'?
to ask questions, examine by questioning
to ignore someone completely
to write a story
to travel to a new place
What is the meaning of 'Truce'?
a pause in fighting, temporary peace
a type of weapon
a secret meeting
a kind of celebration
an official document
What is the meaning of 'Loom'?
to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving
a type of musical instrument
a large bird found in the Arctic
a traditional dance from India
What is the meaning of 'Customary'?
usual, expected, routine
rare, unusual, unique
temporary, short-lived, fleeting
unplanned, accidental, random
SYNONYM: FAKE your way past the guard
cautious
haven
vivid
bluff
SYNONYM: A WATCHFUL driver
cautious
treacherous
bluff
monarch
SYNONYM: a SKILLED performer
blunt
capable
nomad
fatigue
SYNONYM: A peaceful REFUGE in the war
straggle
miniature
haven
vivid
SYNONYM: Depart the battlefield
withdraw
provoke
spurt
conceal
SYNONYM: Create identical plans
vast
duplicate
keen
apparent
A synonym for the word exhausted is:
clatter
ration
volunteer
weary
