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Unit 2 Vocab Practice

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

vehemently

a)

marked by intense force or emotion

b)

calm and collected

c)

lacking enthusiasm

d)

easily swayed

2.

Harrowing

a)

Greatly distressing, vexing

b)

Pleasant and enjoyable

c)

Calm and peaceful

d)

Boring and uneventful

3.

Callous

a)

Harsh, cold, unfeeling

b)

Warm, compassionate, caring

c)

Joyful, cheerful, happy

d)

Gentle, soft, tender

4.

Eclectic

a)

Consisting of a diverse variety of elements

b)

Limited to a single source

c)

Uniform and consistent in style

d)

Random and chaotic in nature

5.

Grievous

a)

Injurious, hurtful; serious or grave in nature

b)

Light-hearted and cheerful

c)

Trivial and unimportant

d)

Mild and harmless

6.

ignominious

a)

humiliating, disgracing

b)

honorable, respectable

c)

joyful, celebratory

d)

confident, assertive

7.

Decry

a)

To praise highly

b)

To criticize openly

c)

To ignore completely

d)

To support quietly

8.

sanguine

a)

pessimistic

b)

optimistic, cheery

c)

indifferent

d)

melancholic

9.

Beguile

a)

To trick, deceive

b)

To enlighten, inform

c)

To entertain, amuse

d)

To confuse, bewilder

10.

taciturn

a)

not inclined to talk

b)

very talkative

c)

eager to share

d)

often misunderstood

11.

abate

a)

to increase

b)

to reduce, lessen

c)

to ignore

d)

to complicate

12.

Languid

a)

energetic and lively

b)

sluggish from fatigue or weakness

c)

quick and agile

d)

bright and cheerful

13.

pariah

a)

a social leader

b)

an outcast

c)

a wealthy individual

d)

a famous celebrity

14.

judicious

a)

having or exercising sound judgment

b)

acting without thought

c)

making impulsive decisions

d)

lacking foresight

15.

querulous

a)

whiny, complaining

b)

cheerful, happy

c)

calm, composed

d)

indifferent, apathetic

16.

Nominal

a)

Trifling, insignificant

b)

Important, significant

c)

Major, substantial

d)

Critical, essential

17.

Malevolent

a)

Wanting harm to befall others

b)

Having good intentions

c)

Being friendly and kind

d)

Desiring peace and harmony

18.

recalcitrant

a)

defiant, unapologetic

b)

compliant, submissive

c)

indifferent, apathetic

d)

docile, obedient

19.

Fallacious

a)

Correct and straightforward

b)

Incorrect, misleading

c)

Clear and precise

d)

Logical and sound

20.

Obsequious

a)

excessively compliant or submissive

b)

independent and assertive

c)

rude and disrespectful

d)

confident and self-assured