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WorksheetsFourth Form Vocab - Unit 1 (Sadlier E)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of 'Adulterate'?
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
to improve by adding valuable ingredients
to separate into different parts
to purify completely
What is the meaning of 'Ambidextrous'?
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
having a fear of heights
unable to speak
fond of eating sweets
What is the meaning of 'Augment'?
to make larger, increase
to make smaller, reduce
to ignore completely
to divide into parts
What is the meaning of 'Bereft'?
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
full of joy and happiness
covered with something
excited or thrilled
What is the meaning of 'Deploy'?
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
to destroy completely
to ignore or neglect
to make smaller
What is the meaning of 'Dour'?
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
cheerful, friendly, optimistic, humorous
bright, lively, energetic, joyful
kind, gentle, compassionate, warm
What is the meaning of 'Fortitude'?
courage in facing difficulties
a type of food
a musical instrument
a place to live
a kind of weather
What is the meaning of 'Gape'?
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
to whisper softly
to run quickly
to write neatly
What is the meaning of 'Gibe'?
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
to give generously
to sing softly
to run quickly
What is the meaning of 'Guise'?
an external appearance, cover, mask
a type of fruit
a musical instrument
a mathematical formula
What is the meaning of 'Insidious'?
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
extremely loud or noisy
easily understood or clear
related to the countryside
What is the meaning of 'Intimation'?
a hint; indirect suggestion
a loud announcement
a written agreement
a physical object
What is the meaning of 'Opulent'?
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
ordinary, plain; simple
fragile, easily broken
ancient, old-fashioned
What is the meaning of 'Pliable'?
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
difficult to understand
extremely loud
completely silent
What is the meaning of 'Reiterate'?
to say again, repeat
to ignore completely
to write quickly
to forget easily
What is the meaning of 'Stolid'?
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive
extremely talkative and sociable
quick to understand or learn
easily excited or agitated
What is the meaning of 'Tentative'?
experimental in nature; uncertain, hesitant
quick and decisive
completely certain
very strong
What is the meaning of 'Unkempt'?
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
well-dressed and neat
extremely happy and joyful
very intelligent and wise
What is the meaning of 'Verbatim'?
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
quickly and carelessly
in a loud voice
with great difficulty
What is the meaning of 'Warily'?
cautiously, with great care
quickly, without thinking
loudly, with excitement
angrily, with resentment
