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Vocab Unit 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "surgical" as used in the sentence: "The scientist made a surgical adjustment to the experiment"?

a)

Careless

b)

Precise

c)

Energetic

d)

Unplanned

2.

Which word best fits the following sentence? "After running the marathon, she felt completely ________."

a)

energetic

b)

exhausted

c)

ergonomic

d)

surgical

3.

What does the word "ergonomic" mean?

a)

Designed for comfort and efficiency

b)

Full of energy

c)

Wasteful

d)

Quick to act

4.

Which of the following is the best definition of "vigorous"?

a)

Weak

b)

Lively and strong

c)

Careful

d)

Slow

5.

The word "invigorate" most nearly means:

a)

To weaken

b)

To energize

c)

To ignore

d)

To delay

6.

What does the word "prodigal" mean in the sentence: "The prodigal son spent all his inheritance"?

a)

Careful

b)

Wasteful

c)

Energetic

d)

Precise

7.

Which word means "to stir up or disturb"?

a)

agitate

b)

enact

c)

allege

d)

ergonomic

8.

What is the meaning of "enact"?

a)

To pass into law

b)

To react quickly

c)

To energize

d)

To allege

9.

The word "reactionary" most nearly means:

a)

Progressive

b)

Opposed to change

c)

Energetic

d)

Agile

10.

Which word best describes someone who is "agile"?

a)

Slow

b)

Clumsy

c)

Quick and nimble

d)

Wasteful

11.

What does it mean to "allege" something?

a)

To prove it

b)

To claim without proof

c)

To ignore it

d)

To energize

12.

Based on the context, what does "ergonomic" mean in the sentence: "The new chair is ergonomic, making it easier to sit for long hours"?

a)

Uncomfortable

b)

Designed for efficiency and comfort

c)

Energetic

d)

Wasteful

13.

Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, what does the prefix "ag-" in "agitate" suggest about its meaning?

a)

To move or do

b)

To rest

c)

To see

d)

To write

14.

Read the sentence: "The vigorous debate lasted for hours." What does "vigorous" mean in this context?

a)

Weak

b)

Energetic and intense

c)

Unimportant

d)

Unplanned

15.

Which word would best complete the sentence? "The coach's speech helped to ________ the team before the big game."

a)

allege

b)

invigorate

c)

agitate

d)

enact

16.

In the sentence, "The reactionary group opposed every new law," what does "reactionary" mean?

a)

Supportive of change

b)

Opposed to change

c)

Energetic

d)

Quick to act

17.

Based on the context, what does "prodigal" mean in the sentence: "His prodigal spending left him with no savings"?

a)

Careful

b)

Wasteful

c)

Energetic

d)

Precise

18.

Which word best fits the sentence? "The ________ dancer moved gracefully across the stage."

a)

agile

b)

prodigal

c)

reactionary

d)

agitate

19.

Using context clues, what does "enact" mean in the sentence: "Congress will enact a new law next month"?

a)

To discuss

b)

To pass into law

c)

To ignore

d)

To allege

20.

Based on the context, what does "allege" mean in the sentence: "The lawyer will allege that the evidence was tampered with"?

a)

To prove

b)

To claim without proof

c)

To ignore

d)

To energize