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Vocabulary #7

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the word for: A phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died, especially as an inscription on a tombstone?

a)

Epitaph

b)

Prologue

c)

Sonnet

d)

Ode

2.

What is the word for: Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior?

a)

Capricious

b)

Meticulous

c)

Obstinate

d)

Pragmatic

3.

What is the word for: Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world?

a)

Ethereal

b)

Robust

c)

Opaque

d)

Mundane

e)

Hefty

4.

Match the following words with their correct meanings.

a)

Eradication

1.

The complete destruction of something

b)

Creation

2.

The act of bringing something into existence

c)

Modification

3.

The act of changing or altering something

d)

Preservation

4.

The act of keeping something in its original state

5.

What is the word for: Someone who makes their opinions or feelings known loudly and forcefully?

a)

Vociferous

b)

Taciturn

c)

Obscure

d)

Indifferent

6.

What is the word for: Discovering something by chance in a fortunate way?

a)

Serendipity

b)

Inevitability

c)

Monotony

d)

Adversity

7.

To force them to do something against their will using threats, intimidation, pressure, or authority, rather than through persuasion or genuine agreement, is to (a)   them.

Choose from the below words
Coerce
Persuade
Encourage
Motivate
8.

What is the word for: Relating to deep internal feelings rather than intellect?

a)

Visceral

b)

Cerebral

c)

Literal

d)

Peripheral

9.

The act of speaking out against god or something sacred is called (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Blasphemy
Piety
Reverence
Sanctity
10.

What is the word for: (of a voice or words) sweet or musical; pleasant to hear?

a)

Mellifluous

b)

Raucous

c)

Monotonous

d)

Harsh

11.

What is the word for: Existing everywhere?

a)

Ubiquitous

b)

Obsolete

c)

Fragile

d)

Isolated

12.

The word for making (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse is (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Exacerbate
Alleviate
Mitigate
Resolve
13.

What is the word for: To absolve someone of a crime or wrongdoing?

a)

Exonerate

b)

Condemn

c)

Incriminate

d)

Prosecute

e)

Accuse

14.

What is the word for: To make something bad or unsatisfactory better?

a)

Ameliorate

b)

Exacerbate

c)

Neglect

d)

Aggravate