WorksheetsEnglish Vocab Chapters 1-12
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Abigail started to ________ with a group from a rival school, even though her friends warned her not to associate with them. What word best completes the sentence?
fraternize
ostracize
alienate
antagonize
Lily always wants the latest gadgets, more clothes, and never feels satisfied with what she has. The state of being impossible to satisfy; always wanting more is called ________.
insatiability
contentment
generosity
tranquility
Abigail discovers an old notebook in her attic. She notices that someone has written over previous notes, but traces of the original writing are still visible beneath the new text. What is this kind of reused document, which still bears signs of earlier layers, called?
palimpsest
codex
vellum
epigraph
At a school talent show, Henry performed a humorous and exaggerated imitation of a famous singer to make the audience laugh. This type of performance is called a ________.
parody
epic
ode
satire
Benjamin attended the party with his true identity concealed, often to avoid notice. He was described as being ________.
incognito
gregarious
verbose
audible
Charlotte always follows the traditional customs and rituals of her community without question. Her friends describe her as being ________.
orthodox
eccentric
innovative
heretical
When Abigail made a decision at work that others later followed in similar situations, her action became a ________ for future cases.
precedent
consequence
statute
amendment
When Samuel forgot to complete his homework, his teacher gave him an expression of disapproval or disappointment. This is called a ________.
reproach
delight
applause
compliment
Kai always volunteers to do extra work for his boss, agrees with everything his coworkers say, and never stands up for himself. His friends say he is showing excessive willingness to serve or please others; submissive. Kai is being ________.
servile
hostile
aloof
gregarious
While watching a movie set in ancient Rome, Luna noticed a character using a wristwatch. Things that are out of place in time, belonging to a different historical period, are called ________.
anachronisms
paradoxes
metaphors
chronologies
After a major storm, a city is left without any functioning government or law enforcement, leading to a state of disorder and chaos. This situation is called ________.
anarchy
democracy
monarchy
oligarchy
During a history lesson, Harper learned about extremely wicked or cruel acts committed during wars, often involving violence. These acts are called ________.
atrocities
miracles
festivities
remedies
Grace was talking loudly on her phone during a movie, ignoring the complaints of others. Her behavior was done openly and unashamedly; obvious in a rude or offensive way. This is described as ________.
blatant
subtle
covert
ambiguous
Emma sees that Evelyn has a beautiful new watch. To desire something belonging to someone else is to ________.
covet
ignore
destroy
create
During a history lesson, Ava learned about a person who suffered and died for their beliefs. Her teacher asked, "A person who suffers or dies for a cause, belief, or principle is called a ________."
martyr
tyrant
heretic
apostate
Priya attends a religious ceremony and participates in all the rituals in a manner that shows devotion to religion or reverence. This is described as ________.
piously
casually
rudely
indifferently
During a meeting, Liam was staring out the window, completely lost in thought and not paying attention to what was being discussed. What word best describes Liam's state?
Abstracted
Distracted
Focused
Energetic
Sophia lost her childhood pet and no matter how much her friends tried to cheer her up, she remained unable to be comforted and deeply unhappy. What word best describes Sophia's state?
Disconsolate
Euphoric
Resilient
Complacent
Ava just won the school spelling bee, and she can't stop smiling and talking about her victory in front of her classmates who didn't win. What is the word for 'showing excessive or smug pleasure over one's own success or another's misfortune.'?
Gloating
Sympathizing
Admiring
Consoling
Samuel started complimenting his new boss frequently and always offered to help with extra tasks, hoping to gain her favor. What is the word for Samuel's behavior?
Ingratiate
Berate
Alienate
Exacerbate
Michael often finds himself thinking fondly about his childhood and the good old days. What is the word for 'longing for or sentimental about the past.'?
Nostalgic
Indifferent
Futuristic
Apathetic
Hostile
During a tense standoff between two rival groups, Ethan suggests that both sides come together for a discussion to negotiate terms and avoid further conflict. What is the word for such a discussion or conference, especially between enemies?
Parley
Soliloquy
Monologue
Debate
Charlotte visits an ancient temple and is struck by the overwhelming sense of 'the state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure.' What is the word that best describes this feeling?
Sanctity
Profanity
Mundanity
Hostility
Olivia spends time in nature, sharing her intimate thoughts and feelings with the forest in a deep way. What is the word for this act?
Communing
Ignoring
Distracting
Competing
After hearing the sad news, Maya's expression became excessively sad, mournful, and gloomy. What word best describes her mood?
Lugubrious
Jubilant
Serene
Boisterous
Abigail is learning needlework and wants to use a type of fine embroidery stitch for her project. What is the word for this stitch?
Petit point
Backstitch
Chain stitch
Satin stitch
Lily is studying different groups in her community. She learns about a group of people who have distinct religious or philosophical beliefs and are often seen as separate from the larger community. What is the word for such a group?
Sect
Colony
Tribe
Faction
At a family dinner, Nora brings up a topic that everyone immediately becomes uncomfortable with, as it is considered something forbidden or socially unacceptable to discuss. What is the word for this?
Taboo
Tradition
Privilege
Custom
Mason was reading a book with very complex theories that he just couldn't make sense of, no matter how hard he tried. What word best describes something that is 'impossible to understand or comprehend'?
Unfathomable
Transparent
Obvious
Simple
Evelyn is trying to grow vegetables in her backyard, but no matter what she does, the soil does not produce any plants or fruits. What word best describes the condition of her soil?
Barren
Fertile
Lush
Productive
Aria wanted to observe the meeting without being noticed. What is the word for doing something 'secretly or hidden from view'?
Covertly
Loudly
Openly
Clearly
Anika walked into the room and greeted everyone in a shy or modest way that is often intended to be alluring. What is the word that best describes how Anika greeted everyone?
Coyly
Bravely
Loudly
Roughly
Carelessly
Mason is told that wearing a seatbelt while driving is required or expected by law, rule, or custom. What is the word that describes this requirement?
Obligatory
Optional
Irrelevant
Unusual
Aria is working in a hospital laboratory and needs to ensure that all her equipment is 'sterile' before running tests. What does 'sterile' mean in this context?
unable to produce offspring; also, free from bacteria or germs.
capable of rapid growth and reproduction.
containing a high amount of nutrients.
covered in a layer of dust and dirt.
