WorksheetsSadlier Definitions C Unit 1 (A and B)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
(adj.) lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude.
collaborate
vigil
churlish
revert
(n.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention.
clock
adage
vigil
plaudits
(v.) to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly.
grasp
churlish
glide
grope
(v.) to make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for.
jostle
excerpt
laggard
bonanza
(v.) to return, go back.
advance
revert
discord
vigil
(n.) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (adj.) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond.
lead
collaborate
laggard
innovator
(n.) a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain.
mirage
bonanza
grope
miracle
(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (v.) to take such a passage; to quote.
adage
novel
collaborate
excerpt
(v.) to work with, work together.
preclude
citadel
churlish
collaborate
What is the word for the following definition: disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony?
rubble
adage
discordant
harmonious
What is the word for the following definition: to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd; a noisy quarrel?
discordant
preclude
decree
wrangle
What is the word for the following definition: to make impossible, prevent, shut out?
evolve
preclude
decree
citadel
What is the word for the following definition: to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level?
evolve
citadel
rubble
preclude
What is the word for the following definition: to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around?
servile
wrangle
discordant
hover
What is the word for the following definition: an order having the force of law; to issue such an order; to command firmly or forcefully?
decree
preclude
adage
suggestion
What is the word for the following definition: broken stone or bricks; ruins?
rubble
discordant
decree
wrangle
What is the word for the following definition: a proverb, wise saying?
adage
novel
excerpt
poem
What is the word for the following definition: behaving like a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive?
servile
discordant
wrangle
evolve
What is the word for the following definition: a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place?
rubble
citadel
harbor
valley
(n., pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval.
plaudits
bonanza
grope
jeers
