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S2 Tri-word Tournament The Final Challenge (The maze)

Total questions: 249

Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
To free someone or something from a difficult situation. (v)
a)
Extricate
b)
Subsume
c)
Meander
2.
Intended as punishment. (adj)
a)
Prohibitive
b)
Punitive
c)
Pithy
3.
Beginning to exist or develop. (adj)
a)
Nascent
b)
Momentous
c)
Unassuming
4.
Freedom to make changes or choices within limits. (n)
a)
Disparity
b)
Propensity
c)
Leeway
5.
A noticeable difference or inequality. (n)
a)
Disparity
b)
Cacophony
c)
Apathy
6.
Friendly and affectionate but not romantic. (adj)
a)
Platonic
b)
Punitive
c)
Uncouth
7.
To move slowly without a clear direction. (v)
a)
Extricate
b)
Wheedle
c)
Meander
8.
Rude, impolite, or lacking social grace. (adj)
a)
Unassuming
b)
Pithy
c)
Uncouth
9.
Modest and not drawing attention to oneself. (adj)
a)
Uncouth
b)
Unassuming
c)
Nascent
10.
To include something within a larger group or system. (v)
a)
Ameliorate
b)
Subsume
c)
Meander
11.
A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds. (n)
a)
Cacophony
b)
Disparity
c)
Propensity
12.
To persuade someone by flattery or soft words. (v)
a)
Extricate
b)
Wheedle
c)
Ameliorate
13.
Too expensive or difficult to be possible. (adj)
a)
Prohibitive
b)
Barren
c)
Wheedle
14.
Short and meaningful in expression. (adj)
a)
Uncouth
b)
Pithy
c)
Ameliorate
15.
To make something better or less bad. (v)
a)
Subsume
b)
Prohibitive
c)
Ameliorate
16.
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. (n)
a)
Propensity
b)
Disparity
c)
Apathy
17.
Very important or significant. (adj)
a)
Furlough
b)
Confluence
c)
Momentous
18.
A natural tendency or habit. (n)
a)
Supple
b)
Craven
c)
Propensity
19.
Unable to produce life or results. (adj)
a)
Autocratic
b)
Intricate
c)
Barren
20.
So interested or involved that one cannot look away. (adj)
a)
Subvert
b)
Cede
c)
Riveted
21.

She struggled to extri (a)   herself from the awkward conversation. (v)

22.

The company faced p___ni____ fines for violating environmental laws. (adj)

(a)  

23.

The startup is still in its na (a)   stage but growing fast. (adj)

24.

The manager gave us some l__w__ to finish the project our way. (n)

(a)  

25.

There is a clear disp (a)   in access to education across regions. (n)

26.

Their relationship was purely pl (a)   ic, built on trust and respect. (adj)

27.

We me____d___ through the old town, enjoying the sights. (v)

(a)  

28.

His u_cou (a)   behavior at dinner offended everyone at the table. (adj)

29.

Despite his success, he remained u__ass______ and humble. (adj)

(a)  

30.

Many local issues are now s__bs____ under national concerns. (v)

(a)  

31.

The hall echoed with a c_c_p (a)   of shouts and clanging metal. (n)

32.

She tried to whe (a)   a second dessert by complimenting the chef. (v)

33.

The cost of the treatment is pro____ti___ for most families. (adj)

(a)  

34.

His pi (a)   remarks made the whole class laugh. (adj)

35.

Policies were introduced to am (a)   te living conditions in rural areas. (v)

36.

Voter apa (a)   led to a low turnout at the polls. (n)

37.

It was a mo___t___s decision that changed the course of history. (adj)

(a)  

38.

He has a pro_____s___ for forgetting names. (n)

(a)  

39.

The soil was too ba (a)   to support crops. (adj)

40.

The crowd sat ri (a)   as the performer balanced on the tightrope. (adj)

41.

Very thin and weak. (Adjective) Unscramble: ranscwy

(a)  

42.

Able to bend or move easily and gracefully. (Adjective) Unscramble: pulspe

(a)  

43.

Weak or confused due to tiredness or illness. (Adjective) Unscramble: goggyr

(a)  

44.

A severe beating or a crushing defeat. (Noun) Unscramble: budbring

(a)  

45.

Simple and natural; without deceit or pretence. (Adjective) Unscramble: tressal

(a)  

46.

A period of time when someone is allowed to be away from work. (Noun) Unscramble: roughful

(a)  

47.

Having many small parts or details arranged in a complex way. (Adjective) Unscramble: reactinit

(a)  

48.

To stick firmly or follow closely (rules or beliefs). (Verb) Unscramble: header

(a)  

49.

To send something to someone or to place it somewhere, especially to be kept or sold. (Verb) Unscramble: signcon

(a)  

50.

The point where two rivers or things come together. (Noun) Unscramble: confleunec

(a)  

51.

A state of being lost in pleasant thoughts. (Noun) Unscramble: riveree

(a)  

52.

Full of something, especially food or information. (Adjective) Unscramble: peelter

(a)  

53.

Careful and detailed examination. (Noun) Unscramble: Scturiny

(a)  

54.

Causing a lot of disagreement or discussion. (Adjective) Unscramble: Conversaltiro

(a)  

55.

A person’s usual mood or general attitude. (Noun) Unscramble: Diposistono

(a)  

56.

A small remaining part of something that once existed. (Noun) Unscramble: Vegitse

(a)  

57.

Relating to basic, original feelings or instincts. (Adjective) Unscramble: Prmial

(a)  

58.

To attack someone physically or with strong criticism. (Verb) Unscramble: Assali

(a)  

59.

To pay out money, especially from a fund. (Verb) Unscramble: Disbusre

(a)  

60.

Lacking inspiration or excitement; dull. (Adjective) Unscramble: Pestrainde

(a)  

61.

The sc (a)   y cat looked like it hadn’t eaten for days.(adj)

62.

Her s__p___ movements made the difficult yoga poses look effortless. (adj)

(a)  

63.

He felt gro (a)   after staying up all night studying for the exam. (adj)

64.

The team suffered a dr___bb___, losing 6–0 in the finals. (n)

(a)  

65.

Her ar (a)   ss smile showed genuine delight, free of pretence. (adj)

66.

After months of work, the soldier was granted a two-week fur (a)   . (n)

67.

The artist created an intri (a)   design filled with tiny details. (adj)

68.

All employees must ad (a)   strictly to the safety rules. (v)

69.

She con (a)   her old clothes to the charity shop. (v)

70.

The city sits at the confl (a)   of two major rivers.(n)

71.

He was lost in a r_ver (a)   , daydreaming about his summer vacation. (n)

72.

The table was r_ple (a)   with delicious dishes for the feast. (adj)

73.

The new policy is under intense scr (a)   from the public. (n)

74.

The con (a)   speech sparked protests across the country. (adj)

75.

Her calm dis (a)   helped soothe the anxious children. (n)

76.

The ruins are the last ves (a)   of an ancient empire. (n)

77.

He felt a pri (a)   urge to flee as the wild animal approached. (adj)

78.

The witness was as (a)   iled by a barrage of tough questions in court. (v)

79.

Funds were dis (a)   quickly to aid the flood victims. (v)

80.

The movie had a ped (a)   plot, predictable and uninspired. (adj)

81.
Despite his age, his body retained its natural ______.
a)
supple
b)
suppling
c)
suppleness
82.
After the operation, she complained of lingering ______ that made it hard to walk.
a)
groggy
b)
grogginess
c)
grog
83.
His constant boasting was the opposite of ______.
a)
artless
b)
artlessness
c)
artistry
84.
The company had to ______ several employees during the economic downturn.
a)
furlough
b)
furloughed
c)
furloughs
85.
The puzzle’s ______ required intense focus and patience.
a)
intrication
b)
intricacy
c)
intricateness
86.
Strict ______ to the rules is required during the experiment.
a)
adherence
b)
adherent
c)
adhering
87.
All returned goods must be sent back to the warehouse for ______.
a)
consign
b)
consigning
c)
consignment
88.
The law was repealed due to years of intense ______.
a)
controversy
b)
controversial
c)
controversiality
89.
The treasurer handled the monthly ______ of funds for club activities.
a)
disbursing
b)
disbursement
c)
disbursal
90.

Careful and detailed examination.(n) scr (a)  

91.

A person’s usual mood or general attitude. (n) dis (a)   n

92.

A small remaining part of something that existed before. (n) ves (a)  

93.

To attack someone violently or criticize strongly. (v) as (a)   il

94.

Causing a lot of disagreement or discussion. (adj) contra (a)  

95.

Relating to the earliest time or basic nature. (adj) pri (a)  

96.

To pay out money, especially from a fund. (v) dis (a)  

97.

A very small amount. (n) sm__dg___n

(a)  

98.

A very small amount of something. (n) scin (a)   a

99.

Not interested in forming social relationships. (adj) a (a)   cial

100.

In very bad condition because of age or (adj)

(a)  

101.

The condition of being extremely dirty and unpleasant. (n) sq (a)   r

102.

Silly or meaningless talk or ideas. (n) dri (a)  

103.

To walk slowly without a clear direction. (v) me (a)   der

104.

To make unpleasant feelings less strong. (v)

(a)  

105.

Able to make decisions quickly and confidently. (adj) d__ci___e

(a)  

106.

Strong and healthy, or not likely to fail. (adj) ro (a)   t

107.

To make something worse. (v) ex (a)   ate

108.

To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect them. (v) dis (a)   ge

109.

Proof that something exists or is true. (n) test (a)  

110.

The contract is under close sc____ti___y by legal experts. (n)

(a)  

111.

Despite the stress, she maintained a cheerful dis___si___. (n)

(a)  

112.

Only a ves (a)   of the ancient wall remains today. (n)

113.

The witness was ass (a)   with questions during the trial. (v)

114.

The movie’s con____ver______ ending divided critics and fans alike. (adj)

(a)  

115.

His pr___m__l fear of darkness returned during the storm. (adj)

(a)  

116.

The funds will be dis (a)   to students after the approval. (v)

117.

Add just a sm___dg___n of salt to bring out the flavor. (n)

(a)  

118.

There wasn’t a sc_n (a)   a of doubt in her mind. (n)

119.

His as (a)   habits kept him isolated from classmates. (adj)

120.

The de (a)   house creaked with every gust of wind. (adj)

121.

The refugees lived in sq (a)   lo_, without clean water or shelter. (n)

122.

He talks nothing but dr (a)   when he’s tired. (n)

123.

We me___nder_______ through the old town, enjoying the scenery. (v)

(a)  

124.

She tried to as (a)   age his guilt with kind words. (v)

125.

Her de (a)   sive actions prevented the situation from worsening. (adj)

126.

This ro (a)   software can handle thousands of users at once. (adj)

127.

His lies only ex__cer_____ the tension in the group. (v)

(a)  

128.

It’s wrong to dis (a)   age others to make yourself feel better. (v)

129.

Her success is a tes (a)   to years of hard work. (n)

130.
Proof or evidence that something exists or is true. (n)
a)
meandered
b)
disparage
c)
Testament
131.
Completely clear and easy to understand. (adj)
a)
Limpid
b)
exacerbated
c)
robust
132.
Made angry very easily. (adj)
a)
exacerbated
b)
Irascible
c)
decisive
133.
Expressing an idea clearly and effectively. (adj)
a)
Incisive
b)
Assuage
c)
meandered
134.
Not willing to tell the truth in a direct or honest way. (adj)
a)
drivel
b)
Mealy-mouthed
c)
decisive
135.
To say false and unpleasant things about someone. (v)
a)
squalor
b)
robust
c)
Malign
136.
Able to make decisions quickly and confidently. (adj)
a)
Decisive
b)
Assuage
c)
decrepit
137.
To criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect them. (v)
a)
squalor
b)
decrepit
c)
Disparage
138.
To make something worse, especially a problem or situation. (v)
a)
decisive
b)
Smidgen
c)
Exacerbate
139.
Strong and healthy or unlikely to fail. (adj)
a)
Robust
b)
meandered
c)
asocial
140.
Someone who publicly supports something. (n)
a)
vestige
b)
Advocate
c)
asocial
141.
A new plan or action to improve something or solve a problem. (n)
a)
Initiative
b)
Smidgen
c)
Assuage
142.
An extremely cruel or violent act. (n)
a)
disposition
b)
disbursed
c)
Atrocity
143.
Kindness when giving a punishment. (n)
a)
Clemency
b)
meandered
c)
squalor
144.
An agreement to stop fighting temporarily. (n)
a)
scintilla
b)
Armistice
c)
drivel
145.
A difference between two things that should be the same. (n)
a)
Discrepancy
b)
decrepit
c)
disbursed
146.
To walk somewhere in a slow or unwilling way. (v)
a)
controversial
b)
Traipse
c)
vestige
147.
Shocking and unacceptable. (adj)
a)
drivel
b)
Scandalous
c)
scintilla
148.
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else. (v)
a)
disbursed
b)
controversial
c)
Doodle
149.
A false reason given for an action. (n)
a)
Pretext
b)
Assuage
c)
disbursed
150.

His courage under fire was a te (a)   to his character. (n)

151.

Her lim (a)   explanation made the complex idea easy to understand. (adj)

152.

The ir (a)   ble old man yelled at anyone who stepped on his lawn. (adj)

153.

Her inci (a)   questions cut straight to the heart of the issue. (adj)

154.

His m (a)   -mouthed apology avoided admitting any real fault. (adj)

155.

She was unfairly ma (a)   by the press despite her innocence. (v)

156.

His de (a)   leadership ended the conflict quickly. (adj)

157.

He constantly dis (a)   others to make himself feel superior. (v)

158.

Yelling will only ex___erba_____ the situation, not fix it. (v)

(a)  

159.

The athlete followed a ro (a)   training plan to stay in peak condition. (adj)

160.

She’s a strong advo (a)   for equal education for all children. (n)

161.

The recycling ini (a)   helped reduce campus waste. (n)

162.

The war crimes were described as an at (a)   city by international media. (n)

163.

The prisoner begged the judge for cl____men____, hoping for mercy. (n)

(a)  

164.

An ar (a)   tice was signed, pausing the war after months of battle. (n)

165.

There was a clear dis (a)   between the two versions of the report. (n)

166.

We tra (a)   around the mall for hours without buying anything. (v)

167.

The politician resigned after a sc (a)   dalous video surfaced online. (adj)

168.

She do (a)   dle flowers in her notebook while daydreaming in class. (v)

169.

He left the meeting on the pre (a)   xt of a phone call, but never returned. (n)

170.

an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act (n)

(a)  

171.

kindness when giving a punishment (n)

(a)  

172.

a formal agreement between two countries or groups at war to stop fighting for a particular time (n)

(a)  

173.

publicly recommend or support. (v)

(a)  

174.

a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem (n)

(a)  

175.

the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. (n)

(a)  

176.

obtain by dishonest or devious means (v)

(a)  

177.

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else (adj)

(a)  

178.

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull (adj)

(a)  

179.

the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose (n)

(a)  

180.

The massacre was an at (a)   y that shocked the entire world with its cruelty. (n)

181.

The judge showed cl (a)   cy, reducing the sentence because it was the teen’s first offense. (n)

182.

Both sides agreed to an ar (a)   , ending years of bloody conflict. (n)

183.

She ad (a)   for animal rights, speaking at rallies and writing petitions. (v)

184.

He took the in (a)   to clean the park without being asked, impressing his neighbors. (n)

185.

Her performance was the ap (a)   sis of grace and talent, earning a standing ovation. (n)

186.

He managed to fi (a)   e front-row concert tickets through charm and clever talk. (v)

187.

The er (a)   leather bag looked real but tore apart after one week. (adj)

188.

Despite the hype, the movie was ped (a)   , with a dull plot and flat dialogue. (adj)

189.

The politician used chi (a)   to win votes, misleading the public with false promises. (n)

190.

Letters or messages exchanged between people. (n)

(a)  

191.

Very skilful and quick in the way you think or move. (adj)

(a)  

192.

Completely lacking in something. (adj)

(a)  

193.

To leave someone or something, especially when you should stay. (v)

(a)  

194.

A punishment or fate that someone deserves. (n)

(a)  

195.

Cruel and violent treatment of people. (n)

(a)  

196.

The fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing. (n)

(a)  

197.

Someone who is forced by law to serve in the military. (n)

(a)  

198.

The belief that events are fixed and people cannot change them. (n)

(a)  

199.

The act of firing explosive weapons at a place. (n)

(a)  

200.

She kept a box of old cor (a)   , filled with handwritten letters from her childhood friend. (n)

201.

The ad (a)   surgeon completed the complex operation with steady hands and confidence. (adj)

202.

His voice was de (a)   of emotion, as if the tragedy hadn't affected him at all. (adj)

203.

He promised never to f___s___ his principles, even when tempted by wealth. (v)

(a)  

204.

After years of cheating others, the swindler finally got his com (a)   in court. (n)

205.

The soldiers faced a br (a)   winter, battling both the enemy and the freezing cold. (adj)

206.

All their efforts to reach the summit proved fu (a)   as the storm grew worse. (adj)

207.

He was con (a)   into the army at eighteen and sent to the front lines. (v)

208.

Her fa (a)   attitude made her believe that no matter what she did, the outcome wouldn’t change. (adj)

209.

The villagers hid in basements to survive the relentless sh (a)   from enemy forces. (n)

210.

the act of firing shells (containers full of explosives) at something sh (a)  

211.

the belief that people cannot change the way events will happen fa (a)   lism

212.

the fact of having no effect or of achieving nothing f__ti__y

(a)  

213.

behaviour that is very cruel or violent and showing no feelings for others br_ta_ty

(a)  

214.

to force someone to serve in an army or one of a country's armed forces con (a)   pt

215.

very simple or childish je (a)   ne

216.

a person employed to do all types of jobs for someone f__ctot__m

(a)  

217.

A concept first used by Aristotle to indicate human 'happiness' or 'flourishing' eud___mo__ia

(a)  

218.

small and often not important details mi (a)   tia

219.

needing urgent attention, or demanding too much from other people exi (a)   nt

220.

The constant sh (a)   shattered windows and forced the villagers to flee underground. (n)

221.

His fa (a)   made him accept every setback as inevitable, beyond his control. (n)

222.

She gave up, sensing the f (a)   of arguing with someone who wouldn’t listen. (n)

223.

The br (a)   of the attack left the town in shock and mourning.

224.

As a con (a)   , he had no choice but to serve two years in the army.

225.

His je (a)   jokes fell flat, lacking depth or humor.

226.

As a f_____t__m, she managed everything from scheduling meetings to fixing leaky taps.

(a)  

227.

He sought eu (a)   , aiming for a life of purpose, virtue, and true happiness.

228.

He got lost in the m____ti___ of grammar rules instead of focusing on the essay’s message.

(a)  

229.

The ex (a)   situation demanded immediate action to save lives.

230.
Not showing serious or careful thought; only on the surface.
a)
superficial
b)
factotum
c)
eudaimonia
231.
A situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion because people are excited, angry, or frightened.
a)
Pandemonium
b)
superficial
c)
impasse
232.
Extremely stupid or foolish.
a)
jejune
b)
Asinine
c)
conscript
233.
A situation in which progress is impossible, especially because people cannot agree.
a)
brutality
b)
Impasse
c)
asinine
234.
Extremely surprised or shocked.
a)
fatalism
b)
patriotic
c)
Flabbergasted
235.
The feeling of loving your country more than any others and being proud of it.
a)
eudaimonia
b)
exigent
c)
Patriotism
236.
Severe punishment for something seriously wrong or criminal.
a)
Retribution
b)
Pandemonium
c)
superficial
237.
Lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement; the quality of being innocent or simple.
a)
patriotic
b)
misogynist
c)
Naivety
238.
Feelings of hating women, or the belief that men are much better than women.
a)
retributive
b)
ascendant
c)
Misogyny
239.
A position of power, strength, or success.
a)
Ascendancy
b)
fatalism
c)
jejune
240.

Pan___mo__ broke out when the fire alarm rang during the concert. (n)

(a)  

241.

Her s_p__f______ understanding of the issue showed she hadn’t thought deeply about it. (adj)

(a)  

242.

He made an as (a)   comment that had no relevance to the discussion. (adj)

243.

Talks reached an im____ss__ when neither side would compromise.(n)

(a)  

244.

She was fl___g_____d to find her lost dog sitting at the front door. (adj)

(a)  

245.

The pa (a)   crowd waved flags and sang the national anthem proudly. (adj)

246.

The judge avoided a re (a)   sentence and focused on rehabilitation. (adj)

247.

It was n___v__ of him to trust a stranger with all his savings. (adj)

(a)  

248.

The character was portrayed as a mi__gyn__t who constantly belittled women. (n)

(a)  

249.

The team is as (a)   da_t this season, dominating every match they play. (adj)