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WorksheetsPRACTICE VOCAB Week 4 REVIEW
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 59mins
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke with great __________, inspiring people to believe in justice and equality.
Determination
Urgent
Offensive
Tedious
The sudden __________ of the Roman Empire shocked historians who studied its long power and influence.
(a)
Many revolutionaries felt it was their __________ to fight for freedom, no matter the cost.
offensive
destiny
confidence
tedious
Tax collectors were often seen as a __________ by colonists before the American Revolution.
(a)
Some citizens were __________ to join the war effort, unsure if it was the right decision.
reluctant
destiny
confidence
demise
Copying long speeches by hand was a __________ chore for scribes in ancient times.
(a)
The strange disappearance of the Roanoke Colony remains one of the most __________ events in early American history.
mysterious
urgent
tedious
offensive
When the telegram about the sinking of the Lusitania arrived, leaders treated it as an __________ matter
(a)
The use of racial slurs in historical documents can be deeply __________ when studied today.
(a)
The victory at the Battle of Trenton, was a __________ boost for Washington’s Revolutionary Army.
confidence
offensive
destiny
determination
Certain belief in oneself; self-assurance
(a)
Future that is thought to be predetermined or unavoidable
(a)
Annoyance or inconvenience
(a)
Strong resolve or perseverance
(a)
Death or downfall
(a)
Rude or insulting; likely to cause anger
(a)
Strange, puzzling, or difficult to understand
(a)
Boring, repetitive, or tiresome
(a)
Requiring immediate action or attention
(a)
Unwilling or hesitant
(a)
Match the following with the words that mean the same thing (synonyms)
confidence
self-assurance, certainty, trust
demise
death, downfall, ruin, collapse,
destiny
fate, fortune, providence
determination
resolve, perseverance, persistence
mysterious
puzzling, cryptic, strange
Match the following with the words that mean the same thing (synonyms)
nuisance
annoyance, bother, pest,
offensive
insulting, rude, hurtful, disrespectful
reluctant
unwilling, hesitant, resistant
tedious
boring, dull, monotonous
urgent
pressing, immediate, crucial
Benjamin Franklin was known for his __________ inventions and political strategies.
clever
abandon
gruesome
hoax
Some people were __________ enough to believe false pamphlets spread as propaganda during wartime.
gullible
skeptical
hostile
resourceful
The infamous Piltdown Man discovery was later exposed as a scientific __________.
hoax
breakthrough
miracle
discovery
Many settlers chose to __________ their homes during the California Gold Rush in search of fortune.
abandon
fascinate
unique
hoax
The building of the Great Wall of China was an __________ engineering accomplishment for its time.
extraordinary
gullible
hoax
abandon
Accounts of the Black Death describe the __________ effects of the plague on European towns.
gruesome
joyful
insignificant
pleasant
The Code of Hammurabi is considered __________ because it was one of the earliest written legal codes.
unique
controversial
recent
irrelevant
The mysteries of ancient Egypt still __________ historians and archaeologists today.
baffle
explain
ignore
enlighten
The complex alliances of World War I continued to __________ diplomats who struggled to predict the next move.
confuse
encourage
reward
enlighten
When Galileo refused to __________ from his scientific observations, he faced opposition from the church.
deviate
agree
apologize
withdraw
Match each word to its synonyms (a group of words with a similar meaning).
captivate, enchant, charm, intrigue, mesmerize
Fascinate
desert, leave, quit, forsake, surrender
Abandon
trick, fraud, deception, scam, prank
Hoax
one-of-a-kind, special, rare, distinctive, unmatched
Unique
naive, trusting, unsuspecting, credulous, easily fooled, innocent
Gullible
Match each word to its synonyms (a group of words with a similar meaning).
horrible, ghastly, shocking, grisly, frightening, revolting
Gruesome
remarkable, exceptional, amazing, outstanding, incredible, phenomenal
Extraordinary
smart, intelligent, bright, sharp, resourceful, quick-witted
Clever
confuse, puzzle, bewilder, perplex, stump, confound
Baffle
stray, diverge, veer, digress, drift, depart
Deviate
Match each word to its antonyms (a group of words with opposite meaning).
Abandon
keep, continue, maintain, cherish, claim
Baffle
explain, clarify, simplify, resolve
Clever
foolish, dull, slow, clumsy, unwise
Deviate
follow, obey, conform, stay, remain
Extraordinary
ordinary, common, average, usual, normal
Match each word to its antonyms (a group of words with opposite meaning).
Fascinate
bore, tire, repel, disinterest, ignore
Gruesome
pleasant, delightful, lovely, charming
Gullible
skeptical, cautious, wary, suspicious
Hoax
truth, reality, fact, honesty, authentic
Unique
ordinary, common, typical, usual,
The explorers’ __________ about new lands pushed them to sail across uncharted oceans.
ordeal
negotiate
surmount
The soldiers’ ability to show great __________ during long marches often determined victory.
(a)It was __________ that so many lives were saved after the devastating earthquake.
predicament
indispensable
intangible
Without access to clean water, survival becomes nearly __________ for any civilization.
(a)The philosopher argued that ideas such as freedom and justice are __________, even though they shape societies.
miraculous
surmount
ordeal
The peace treaty was only possible after both nations agreed to __________ terms.
(a)The Great Depression left millions in a difficult economic __________.
ironic
endurance
intangible
Harriet Tubman was able to __________ incredible obstacles while leading enslaved people to freedom.
(a)It seems __________ that a weapon created to end wars, the atomic bomb, actually led to an arms race.
(a)Escaping slavery was often a long and dangerous __________ for those seeking freedom.
miraculous
indispensable
negotiate
A strange or surprising outcome that seems opposite of what was expected
(a)
Strength to withstand hardship or stress over time
(a)
Something that cannot be touched or physically grasped
(a)
A difficult or unpleasant situation
(a)
To overcome or rise above
(a)
Essential; absolutely necessary
(a)
Interest or eagerness to learn and discover
(a)
To reach an agreement by discussion or compromise
(a)
A painful or challenging experience
(a)
Extraordinary and almost impossible, like a wonder
(a)
Match the following with the words that mean the same thing (synonyms)
ironic
sarcastic, contradictory, unexpected
intangible
untouchable, invisible, abstract
indispensable
essential, vital, crucial, necessary
endurance
stamina, strength, persistence
curiosity
interest, eagerness, inquisitiveness,
Match the following with the words that mean the same thing (synonyms)
ordeal
trial, hardship, difficulty, suffering
miraculous
amazing, extraordinary, unbelievable
predicament
dilemma, difficulty, problem, puzzle
negotiate
bargain, discuss, mediate, compromise
surmount
overcome, conquer, prevail over, defeat
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
abandon
to leave or to give up on completely
deviate
to differ from the usual
fascinate
to attract and hold interest
gullible
easily tricked or fooled
unique
being one of a kind or having no equal
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
abandon
to leave or to give up on completely
deviate
to differ from the usual
fascinate
to attract and hold interest
gullible
easily tricked or fooled
unique
being one of a kind or having no equal
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
demise
death or downfall
destiny
Future predetermined or unavoidable
ordeal
A severe or difficult experience
ironic
seems opposite of what was expected
Indispensable
Essential; absolutely necessary
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
Endurance
To keep going despite hardship
Predicament
difficult or unpleasant situation
Intangible
Unable to be touched or grasped
Negotiate
discuss to reach an agreement
Surmount
To overcome an obstacle
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
Reluctant
Unwilling or hesitant
Nuisance
Annoyance or inconvenience
Urgent
Requiring immediate action or attention
Mysterious
Strange, puzzling
Offensive
Rude or insulting
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
curiosity
desire to learn or know about anything
miraculous
something amazing and wonderful
confidence
trust or faith in oneself or others
determination
a definite and firm purpose
tedious
long and tiring; boring
Match the following vocabulary with its definition:
baffle
to be too confusing to understand
clever
showing skill or quick thinking
extraordinary
very unusual or remarkable, exceptional
gruesome
horrible; shocking
hoax
something intended to fool people
