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A Separate Peace Vocabulary

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During a school assembly in the gym, Kayla noticed that every time someone spoke into the microphone, their voice seemed to bounce off the walls and linger in the air. What is the definition of 'Reverberant'?

a)

continuing or echoing; resounding

b)

completely silent; noiseless

c)

quickly fading away; vanishing

d)

covered in darkness; shadowy

2.

Danna saw someone being treated unfairly at school and felt a strong sense of 'Indignation.' What does 'Indignation' mean?

a)

displeasure at something unjust; righteous anger

b)

a feeling of extreme happiness

c)

the act of forgiving someone

d)

a state of confusion

3.

At the city festival, Kayla and Danna noticed a throng gathered around the main stage, making it difficult to move through the area. What does 'throng' mean in this context?

a)

a multitude of assembled persons; a large number; a crowding together of many

b)

a single isolated person; a hermit

c)

a small decorative object

4.

At a company meeting, Mr Matts, who is usually very reserved and holds a senior position, finally decided to deign to answer a question from Danna, a junior employee. What does 'deign' mean in this context?

a)

to speak in a loud and angry manner

b)

to stoop from a superior position to give attention to an inferior; to condescend reluctantly to give or offer; to lower yourself

c)

to design or create something new

5.

During a team meeting, Mr Matts kept making comments that were completely unrelated to the topic and added nothing meaningful to the discussion. What is the best word to describe Mr Matts's comments?

a)

lacking significance; silly

b)

extremely intelligent; wise

c)

deeply emotional; passionate

6.

Danna was looking for a new bag to carry all her books, laptop, and gym clothes. She needed something that was capacious. What does 'capacious' mean?

a)

having a sharp taste or smell

b)

easily broken or damaged

c)

lacking in color or vitality

d)

capable of containing a great deal; spacious

7.

After years of hiking in harsh weather, Wilson became inured to the cold and rain. What does 'inured' mean in this context?

a)

filled with joy or happiness

b)

prone to frequent illness

c)

toughened or hardened, as with exercise; accustomed to

8.

Kayla started a new job where her coworker seemed friendly at first, but slowly began to undermine her work in subtle ways, hoping to get her in trouble without being obvious. Her coworker's behavior was insidious. What does this mean?

a)

open and honest; straightforward

b)

intending to entrap; treacherous; harmful but enticing

c)

Positive and helpful

9.

Mrs D and Mrs Ferrell attended a lively party where the atmosphere was so inebriating that everyone felt uplifted and exhilarated. What does 'inebriating' mean in this context?

a)

relating to sadness or grief

b)

intoxicating mentally or emotionally; exhilarating; stupefying

c)

producing a calming or soothing effect

10.

Kayla always greets her classmates with a smile and helps others whenever she can. Most people describe her as amiable. What's another way to describe Kayla?

a)

friendly; good natured; generally agreeable

b)

hostile; unfriendly; aggressive

c)

indifferent; uninterested; apathetic

11.

Wilson always wears mismatched socks and talks to his plants, which his friends find unusual/eccentric.

What is the definition of 'Eccentric'?

a)

odd; deviating from the usual; weird

b)

very common; ordinary

c)

completely silent; mute

12.

Danna was offered a job that required almost no actual work, but still paid her a regular salary. What is the definition of this kind of position, known as a 'Sinecure'?

a)

a position of great responsibility and power

b)

a type of financial investment

c)

an office that requires little work but provides an income

13.

During a school assembly, Mr Matts gave a speech that was so impressive and noticeable that everyone in the audience paid attention to him. Mr Matts's speech was Salient. What does Salient mean?

a)

ordinary; lacking distinction

b)

irrelevant; not related

c)

prominent; standing out clearly

14.

During a team meeting, Mrs Regan was suddenly galvanized by a new idea, causing her to sit up straight and suggest an innovative solution. What does 'galvanized' mean in this context?

a)

coated with a layer of gold for decoration.

b)

startled into sudden attention or activity, as if excited by an electric shock; stimulated or excited.

c)

made transparent or see-through.

15.

During a staff meeting, Mrs. D is known for sharing short, wise statements that everyone finds insightful. What is the definition of the type of saying Mrs. D uses?

a)

Alphorism

b)

Amiable

c)

Inured

16.

During a school assembly, Danna noticed the sounds of students talking, chairs scraping, and the microphone screeching all at once. This is a cacophony. How would you explain 'Cacophony' in this context?

a)

a pleasant melody or tune

b)

harsh sounds and dissonance; discord

c)

a poetic device involving repetition

17.

Danna visits an art gallery every weekend and spends hours admiring the paintings and sculptures. Her friends say she is an 'Aesthete.' What does this mean?

a)

a person who dislikes art and beauty

b)

someone who is indifferent to aesthetics

c)

one who deeply appreciates beauty, especially in art or nature

18.

Kayla wanted to go to the movies, but her parents said no. She tried to inveigle them by promising to finish all her chores and get good grades. What does 'inveigle' mean in this context?

a)

to refuse to comply with a request

b)

to explain something in detail

c)

to allure someone into doing something; to lure or entice

19.

Mrs. Ferrell has always been able to sing beautifully, even before taking any lessons. What is the best way to describe this ability?

a)

Sinecure

b)

Innate

c)

Salient

20.

During a heavy rainstorm, Mrs Regan and Kayla noticed that the water was pooling on the surface of a new road instead of soaking through. The new road was Impervious. How would you describe the Impervious road?

a)

not allowing entrance or passage; impenetrable; not capable of being harmed

b)

easily broken or damaged; fragile

c)

allowing liquids to pass through; permeable

21.

After a long day of hiking, Kayla felt too languid to join Danna and her friends for dinner. What does 'languid' mean in this context?

a)

indifferent; lacking in spirit; sluggish or weak

b)

full of energy and enthusiasm

c)

extremely happy and joyful

22.

At a debate club meeting, Bobby was known for his bellicose attitude, often challenging others and seeking arguments. What does 'bellicose' mean in this context?

a)

peaceful; calm; tranquil; serene

b)

warlike; pugnacious; belligerent; confrontational

c)

timid; shy; reserved; introverted