WorksheetsACT Vocab List #5
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the definition of "ostentatious"?
Calm and peaceful; not easily upset
Characterized by showy display intended to impress
Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing
Wastefully extravagant; reckless with resources
Which word means "a model of excellence or perfection"?
Paragon
Recluse
Spurious
Vain
What does "perfunctory" mean?
Deep respect for something or someone
Done without interest or enthusiasm; routine
Holding firmly; persistent and determined
Of little importance or value
Which term describes someone who lives a solitary life and avoids others?
Resilient
Recluse
Pretentious
Tenacious
What is the meaning of "spurious"?
Not genuine; false or fake
Deep regret or guilt for a wrongdoing
Lasting only for a short time; impermanent
Diligent and extremely attentive to detail
Which word is a synonym for "placid"?
Calm
Showy
Wasteful
Fearful
Select the antonym for "resilient".
Fragile
Persistent
Scrupulous
Reverent
Which word is most similar in meaning to "pretentious"?
Modest
Ostentatious
Placid
Tenacious
Choose the antonym for "trivial".
Unimportant
Significant
Superficial
Routine
Which word is a synonym for "remorse"?
Regret
Excellence
Calm
Display
Which sentence correctly uses the word "tenacious"?
The tenacious student never gave up, even when the assignment was difficult.
The tenacious lake was peaceful and calm.
The tenacious party was full of showy decorations.
The tenacious artist lived alone in the mountains.
Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the meaning of "superficial".
Her superficial analysis only considered the appearance of the problem, not its deeper causes.
His superficial attitude made him work hard and pay attention to every detail.
The superficial storm lasted for hours and caused much damage.
The superficial student was always calm and peaceful.
Which sentence uses "prodigal" correctly?
The prodigal son spent all his inheritance on unnecessary luxuries.
The prodigal teacher was very attentive to detail.
The prodigal lake was calm and peaceful.
The prodigal student felt deep regret for his actions.
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of "wistful"?
She gazed out the window with a wistful look, remembering her childhood home.
He was very ostentatious at the party, showing off his new car.
The resilient athlete recovered quickly from her injury.
The trivial details did not matter to him.
A student is described as "scrupulous" in their work. What does this imply about their approach to assignments?
They complete tasks without interest or enthusiasm.
They are diligent and extremely attentive to detail, showing moral integrity.
They are easily upset and anxious.
They are wasteful and reckless with resources.
Given the following scenario, which vocabulary word best fits? "Despite facing many setbacks, the athlete continued training and eventually won the championship."
Placid
Resilient
Spurious
Trivial
A person donates a large sum of money to charity but makes sure everyone knows about it. Which word from the list best describes this behavior?
Paragon
Ostentatious
Recluse
Wistful
If someone feels "trepidation" before giving a speech, what emotion are they experiencing?
Calmness
Fear or anxiety
Regret
Joy
Which word would best describe a person who expresses deep respect for their elders?
Reverence
Remorse
Spurious
Pretentious
A scientist discovers that a previously accepted theory is actually based on false data. Which vocabulary word best describes the theory?
Paragon
Spurious
Tenacious
Placid
