WorksheetsVocabulary Worksheet Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the meaning of the word "assuage"?
to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)
causing shock, horror, or revulsion; sensational
Which word means "decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence"?
hiatus
decadence
prerogative
petulant
What does the word "jaded" mean?
a special right or privilege; a special quality showing excellence
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
wearied, worn-out, dulled
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning
Which word is defined as "a gap, opening, break (in the sense of having an element missing)"?
hiatus
lurid
assuage
decadence
If someone is described as "petulant," what are they likely to be?
easily shocked or horrified
peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset
showing a special right or privilege
wearied and worn-out
What is the meaning of the word "simulate" as given in the material?
to make a pretense of, imitate; to show the outer signs of
to criticize harshly
to forget something quickly
to create something new
Which of the following sentences best uses the word "simulate"?
Some skilled actors can simulate emotions they might never have felt in life.
She hesitated to offer her opinion, fearing that they would take simulate at her criticism.
The tree provided simulate for the picnic.
He was simulate about the new project.
What is the definition of "umbrage" as provided in the material?
shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade; an overshadowing influence or power; offense, resentment; a vague suspicion
a type of celebration
a form of communication
a scientific experiment
In the example sentence, why did she hesitate to offer her opinion?
She feared they would take umbrage at her criticism.
She was unsure of the answer.
She wanted to leave early.
She was happy with the discussion.
Which of the following is NOT a meaning of "umbrage"?
A type of tree
Offense or resentment
Shade cast by trees
A vague suspicion
