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Unit 13 Sadlier Level C Vocabulary

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word 'adapt'? Fill in the blank: Adapt means to ______ or change to suit conditions.

a)

adjust

b)

ignore

c)

destroy

d)

delay

2.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym of 'adapt'?

a)

regulate

b)

alter

c)

acclimate

d)

remain unchanged

3.

What is the antonym of 'adapt'? Fill in the blank: The antonym of adapt is ______.

a)

remain unchanged

b)

change

c)

adjust

d)

modify

4.

What is the definition of the word 'attest'?

a)

to bear witness, affirm to be true or genuine

b)

to deny or reject something

c)

to create something new

d)

to forget or overlook something

5.

Which of the following is a synonym of 'attest'?

a)

deny

b)

verify

c)

refute

d)

rebut

6.

Which of the following is an antonym of 'attest'?

a)

corroborate

b)

confirm

c)

deny

d)

verify

7.

What is the definition of 'dovetail' as a noun?

a)

A carpentry figure resembling a dove’s tail.

b)

A type of bird found in Europe.

c)

A traditional woodworking tool.

d)

A decorative pattern used in textiles.

8.

What is the definition of 'dovetail' as a verb?

a)

To fit together exactly.

b)

To fly in a zigzag pattern.

c)

To carve wood into a spiral shape.

d)

To paint with overlapping colors.

9.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'dovetail' (verb)?

a)

Clash

b)

Mesh

c)

Be at odds

d)

Disagree

10.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'dovetail' (verb)?

a)

Harmonize

b)

Jive

c)

Clash

d)

Mesh

11.

What is the definition of 'enormity'?

a)

The quality of exceeding all moral bounds; an exceedingly evil act; huge size

b)

A small or insignificant detail

c)

A feeling of great happiness

d)

A type of measurement for length

12.

Which of the following is a synonym of 'enormity'?

a)

Mildness

b)

Heinousness

c)

Harmlessness

d)

Innocuousness

13.

Which of the following is an antonym of 'enormity'?

a)

Atrocity

b)

Vastness

c)

Mildness

d)

Heinousness

14.

What is the definition of the word 'falter'? Fill in the blank: 'Falter' means to ______, stumble, lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive, weaken, decline.

a)

hesitate

b)

celebrate

c)

accelerate

d)

ignore

15.

What is a synonym for the word 'falter'? Fill in the blank: A synonym for 'falter' is ______.

a)

waver

b)

build

c)

ignore

d)

celebrate

16.

What is an antonym for the word 'falter'? Fill in the blank: An antonym for 'falter' is ______ or plug away at.

a)

persevere

b)

hesitate

c)

stumble

d)

waver

17.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'foreboding' as a noun is _______.

a)

a warning or feeling that something bad will happen

b)

a celebration of good fortune

c)

an act of kindness

d)

a sudden burst of laughter

18.

Fill in the blank: The synonyms of 'foreboding' (noun) are ________ and ________.

a)

presentiment, premonition

b)

happiness, joy

c)

ignorance, neglect

d)

certainty, assurance

19.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'foreboding' as an adjective is ________.

a)

marked by fear, ominous

b)

full of joy and happiness

c)

completely indifferent

d)

extremely humorous

20.

What is the definition of 'forlorn'? Fill in the blank: Forlorn means totally abandoned and helpless; sad and lonely; wretched or pitiful; almost ________.

a)

hopeless

b)

cheerful

c)

energetic

d)

confident

21.

Which of the following is a synonym of 'forlorn'? Fill in the blank: A synonym of forlorn is ________.

a)

woebegone

b)

elated

c)

boisterous

d)

gregarious

22.

Which of the following is an antonym of 'forlorn'? Fill in the blank: An antonym of forlorn is ________.

a)

buoyant

b)

melancholy

c)

desolate

d)

miserable

23.

What is the definition of the word 'haughty'?

a)

chillingly proud and scornful

b)

extremely generous and kind

c)

easily frightened and timid

d)

deeply thoughtful and reflective

24.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'haughty'?

a)

meek

b)

disdainful

c)

humble

d)

modest

25.

Which of the following is an antonym for 'haughty'?

a)

supercilious

b)

disdainful

c)

meek

d)

proud

26.

What is the definition of the word 'impediment'?

a)

A physical defect; a hindrance, obstacle

b)

A type of musical instrument

c)

A form of government

d)

A mathematical equation

27.

Which of the following are synonyms of 'impediment'?

a)

obstruction, stumbling block

b)

celebration, festivity

c)

solution, answer

d)

encouragement, support

28.

Which of the following are antonyms of 'impediment'?

a)

help, advantage, asset, plus

b)

obstacle, barrier, block, hindrance

c)

delay, setback, difficulty, snag

d)

restriction, limitation, handicap, drawback

29.

What is the definition of 'plunder' as a noun?

a)

property stolen by force

b)

a type of musical instrument

c)

a peaceful negotiation

d)

an official document

30.

Which of the following are synonyms for 'plunder' as a noun?

a)

spoils, pelf

b)

run, jump

c)

eat, drink

d)

build, destroy

31.

What is the definition of 'plunder' as a verb?

a)

to rob by force, especially during wartime; to seize wrongfully

b)

to build something with care

c)

to negotiate peacefully

d)

to donate generously

32.

Which of the following are synonyms for 'plunder' as a verb?

a)

pillage, loot, sack

b)

run, jump, skip

c)

eat, drink, sleep

d)

build, destroy, create

33.

Fill in the blank: The definition of 'steadfast' is ________.

a)

firmly fixed; constant, not moving or changing

b)

easily swayed; indecisive

c)

quick to change; unpredictable

d)

lacking confidence; unsure

34.

Fill in the blank: Synonyms of 'steadfast' are ________.

a)

loyal, faithful

b)

timid, shy

c)

careless, lazy

d)

selfish, greedy

35.

Fill in the blank: Antonyms of 'steadfast' are ________.

a)

inconstant, fickle, unreliable, vacillating

b)

loyal, faithful, devoted, constant

c)

firm, resolute, unwavering, persistent

d)

dedicated, committed, reliable, steady

36.

What is the definition of 'simper' as a noun?

a)

A silly, forced smile

b)

A loud, boisterous laugh

c)

A deep, thoughtful frown

d)

A quick, nervous glance

37.

What is the definition of 'simper' as a verb?

a)

To smile or speak in a silly, forced way

b)

To walk quickly and energetically

c)

To shout loudly in anger

d)

To write in a hurried manner

38.

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'simper' (verb)?

a)

Snicker

b)

Titter

c)

Giggle

d)

Cry

39.

What does 'loiter' mean?

a)

To run quickly

b)

To stand or wait around idly

c)

To work hard

d)

To eat quickly

40.

What is the definition of the word 'malinger'? Fill in the blank: To ______ illness to avoid duty or work, lie down on the job.

a)

pretend

b)

treat

c)

ignore

d)

diagnose

41.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'malinger'?

a)

goof off

b)

work hard

c)

study

d)

help others

42.

What is the definition of the word 'pithy'? Fill in the blank: Pithy means ________.

a)

short but full of meaning

b)

long and boring

c)

confusing and unclear

d)

loud and aggressive

43.

Which of the following is a synonym of 'pithy'?

a)

verbose

b)

terse

c)

foolish

d)

inane

44.

Which of the following is an antonym of 'pithy'?

a)

meaty

b)

telling

c)

long-winded

d)

short and sweet

45.

What is the definition of the word 'vaunted'?

a)

much boasted about in a vain or swaggering way

b)

hidden or kept secret

c)

quickly forgotten or ignored

d)

related to ancient history

46.

Which of the following are synonyms of 'vaunted'?

a)

trumpeted

b)

heralded

c)

downplayed

d)

de-emphasized

47.

Which of the following are antonyms of 'vaunted'?

a)

downplayed

b)

soft-pedaled

c)

trumpeted

d)

de-emphasized

48.

What is the definition of the word 'vilify'?

a)

to abuse or belittle unjustly or maliciously

b)

to praise highly

c)

to make something visible

d)

to verify information

49.

Which of the following is a synonym of 'vilify'?

a)

malign

b)

glorify

c)

extol

d)

lionize

50.

Which of the following is an antonym of 'vilify'?

a)

defame

b)

denigrate

c)

glorify

d)

traduce

51.

What is the definition of the word 'waif'? Fill in the blank: A waif is a person (usually a child) without a home or friend; a stray person or animal; something that comes along by chance.

a)

A person (usually a child) without a home or friend; a stray person or animal; something that comes along by chance.

b)

A person who is extremely wealthy and influential in society.

c)

A person who is known for their bravery in battle.

d)

A person who is skilled in mathematics and science.

52.

What are the synonyms of the word 'waif'? Fill in the blank: The synonyms of waif are ______ and ______.

a)

stray, urchin

b)

giant, ogre

c)

hero, leader

d)

teacher, student

53.

Which sentence uses the word 'waif' in context?

a)

The spunky waif who triumphs over many hardships is a popular character in film and fiction.

b)

The waif is a type of fruit found in tropical regions.

c)

Waif means to run quickly.

d)

Waif is a kind of musical instrument.