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WorksheetsUnit 2 Vocabulary
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'condolence'? Example: We offered our sincere condolences to the widow after her husband passed away.
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.
A celebration of a happy event.
A type of financial donation.
A formal invitation to a party.
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'effable'? Example: The beauty of the painting was effable; I had no trouble putting into words why I thought was such a good piece of art.
Able to be described in words.
Impossible to see or touch.
Likely to cause confusion.
Related to physical strength.
Select the correct meaning of the word 'condolence'.
An expression of sympathy for someone who is sad or grieving.
A celebration of someone's success.
A formal invitation to an event.
A suggestion for improvement.
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'ineffable'? Example: The ineffable natural beauty of the Everglades overwhelmed me into silence; I couldn’t explain why or how it was so gorgeous.
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Easily understood or explained.
Unpleasant or offensive to the senses.
Likely to change frequently or suddenly.
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'revoke'? Example: The teacher revoked her offer to stay after school on Fridays.
To take back or withdraw; cancel.
To approve or accept.
To delay or postpone.
To increase or add.
What does 'taciturn' mean? ________
Reserved, not talkative
Very energetic
Extremely generous
Always cheerful
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'revocable'? Example: The judge issued a revocable sentence to the criminal; she assigned community service but said she could change it.
Capable of being revoked, withdrawn, or canceled.
Impossible to change or reverse.
Related to legal punishment only.
Given without any conditions.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The damage caused by the flood was ________.
irrevocable
temporary
avoidable
minor
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: The owners accept unlimited ________ for any injuries that occur on the property; they have a good insurance policy set up.
liability
asset
benefit
advantage
Based on the example sentence, what is the meaning of the word 'empathy'? Example: He has a total lack of empathy for anybody; he laughed when his classmate told the class that her dog had gotten run over.
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
A strong dislike for animals.
The desire to be alone.
A tendency to forget things easily.
What does 'irrevocable' mean?
Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
Able to be easily reversed or undone.
Something that is temporary or short-lived.
Likely to be repeated or recurring.
What is the meaning of the word 'effable'?
Able to be described in words.
Impossible to express in words.
Related to efficiency.
Full of effort.
What is the meaning of the word 'empathy'?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
A strong dislike for something.
The process of learning new skills.
The act of giving up easily.
What is the meaning of the word 'empathy'?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
The act of judging someone harshly
The skill of persuading others to agree with you
The process of forgetting important information
What is the meaning of the word 'effable'?
Able to be described in words
Impossible to express in words
Extremely loud
Related to efficiency
INEFFABLY means in a way that is so overwhelming or amazing, it's indescribable with words.
Which of the following is a correct example sentence for INEFFABLY?
The beauty of the sunset was ineffably stunning.
The children played ineffably in the yard.
He paid his taxes ineffably at city hall.
She gave the directions ineffably.
Revoke means to take back WORDS or ACTIONS. Which of the following is a correct example sentence?
The government decided to revoke his license.
She revoked her friend to enter the house.
The company revoked its employees.
He revoked himself from the conversation.
What does 'macabre' mean? ________
Gruesome, horrifying, or related to death
Joyful, cheerful, or lively
Simple, plain, or unadorned
Delicate, gentle, or soft
What does 'negligent' mean? ________
Careless, failing to take proper care
Extremely careful and attentive
Quick to respond to danger
Always following the rules
What does 'ire' mean?
Anger
Happiness
Confusion
Calmness
What does 'vigilante' mean?
A person who takes the law into their own hands
A person who avoids responsibility
A person who works for the government
A person who follows all the rules
His poor performance was a ________ to the team.
irrevocable
empathy
negligent
liability
Irrevocable
Etymology:
in- (not)
re- (back)
vocare (to call, speak)
Based on its roots, what does irrevocable most nearly mean?
Something that can easily be repeated
Something that cannot be called back or undone
Something that is loudly spoken
Something that must be recalled
Retribution
Etymology:
re- (back)
tribuere (to pay, assign)
Based on its roots, what does retribution mean?
A reward given randomly, such as lottery winnings
A payment or punishment given back for wrongdoing
A gift that someone regifts to another person because they don't like the gift
All of the above
Empathy
Etymology:
em- (in)
pathos (feeling, suffering)
Based on its roots, what does empathy mean?
To avoid showing emotions
To ignore another person’s suffering
To understand and share the feelings of another
All of the above
