WorksheetsATTWN Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Select the definition that matches capricious.
Done without serious effort
Often changing suddenly in mood or behavior; not logical or reasonable
Very harsh and critical
Secret or hidden
Which word describes something done seriously or somberly, or something that is very serious and bad?
gravely
obliquely
raucously
succinctly
Which term means to decide that someone is not guilty of a crime?
exonerated
acquitted
inquest
perjury
Choose the best synonym from the list for scrupulous as defined here.
careful about doing something correctly
openly careless with details
bold and adventurous in decisions
secretive and hidden
Which option correctly matches incredulously?
Feeling or showing disbelief
Showing little or no emotion
Refusing to change behavior or ideas
Having a healthy mind
Monotonous is best used to describe which situation?
A speech delivered in one unvarying tone
A colorful painting with many hues
An argument stated indirectly
A sudden strong wind
Which pair of words are most closely related by meaning based on the definitions provided?
acquitted and exonerated
covertly and stealthily
rancor and solicitude
luxurious and servitude
Which definition fits aversion?
A ghost or spirit of a dead person
Something strongly disliked
A difference between two things that cannot both be true
An empty or patently ridiculous act
Which word from the list means great and often wild or uncontrolled activity?
frenzy
forte
hysteria
gusts
Select all words that name a kind of legal or courtroom concept in the list.
perjury
inquest
apparition
demeanor
Which word means very harsh and critical?
caustic
innocuous
luxurious
exquisite
Choose the correct meaning of obliquely.
Not stated directly
Asking questions; wanting to learn more
Refusing to change your behavior or ideas
A state in which emotions behave in an uncontrolled way
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the meaning of prowling?
The cat prowling through the alley moved quietly while searching for something.
The cat prowling through the alley announced its presence loudly.
The cat prowling through the alley stood still in the open.
The cat prowling through the alley ran in broad daylight without pause.
Select the word that means loud and unpleasant to listen to.
raucous
succinct
stoic
vague
Which words from the list are antonyms regarding emotional display?
hysteria and stolidly
gravely and exquisitely
innocuous and predatory
frenzy and sanity
Which definition matches solicititude?
Concern that someone feels about someone’s health, happiness, etc.
An angry feeling of hatred for someone who has treated you unfairly
The condition of being a slave or having to obey another person
The quality of seeming real
Choose the best example sentence for succinctly.
She explained the plan succinctly, using few words to express the idea.
She explained the plan raucously, shouting over everyone.
She explained the plan obliquely, avoiding direct statements.
She explained the plan scrupulously, with excessive detail.
Which term refers to the crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth?
inquest
perjury
acquittal
apparition
Which word aligns with acting in a stealthy or sneaky way?
surreptitious
innocuous
luxurious
gravely
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of vindictive as used in vocabulary study: "having or showing a desire to hurt someone who has hurt or caused problems for you"?
After losing the game, Maya congratulated the other team and focused on improving.
Angry about the rumor spread about him, Tariq plotted ways to embarrass the person who started it.
Naomi forgave her friend quickly and suggested they talk it out.
Evan felt disappointed but decided to move on without blaming anyone.
