WorksheetsUnit 5 and 4 Vocab Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the meaning of the word "caption"?
A law or order issued by an authority
A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or photo
A large supply of something
A building used for defense
Which word means "to criticize or punish severely"?
Chastise
Ovation
Loll
Allot
What does the word "embargo" refer to?
A person who is the first to do something
A ban on trade or other commercial activity
A defect or flaw
A type of celebration
Which word best matches the definition: "a person's appearance or manner"?
Mien
Heritage
Theme
Citadel
What is the meaning of "vilify"?
To praise highly
To speak or write about in an abusively negative way
To assign or distribute
To relax lazily
Which word means "to assign or distribute in shares"?
Allot
Rebuke
Deface
Embark
If someone is described as "benign," what does that mean?
Hostile or aggressive
Gentle and kind
Uninterested or unconcerned
Strict and harsh
Which word refers to "a building used for defense or protection"?
Citadel
Glut
Phenomenon
Ovation
Which word means "to express strong disapproval of"?
Decree
Deplore
Loll
Incense
Which word best fits this sentence: "The scientist was a ______ in the field of renewable energy, being the first to develop solar panels for homes."
Servile
Pioneer
Hindrance
Fastidious
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The teacher will ______ the students for not completing their homework."
Rebuke
Loll
Allot
Embark
Which word would you use to describe someone who is "unconcerned or not interested" in something?
Indifferent
Fastidious
Liberal
Chastise
If a person is "servile," how might they behave in a group project?
Take charge and lead the group
Follow others' instructions without question
Refuse to participate
Criticize everyone's ideas
Which word would best describe a situation where there is "an excessive amount of food at a party"?
Glut
Defect
Embargo
Theme
If a student "defaces" a school desk, what have they done?
Cleaned it thoroughly
Damaged or spoiled its appearance
Decorated it with stickers
Moved it to another room
A student is asked to "cite" evidence from a text. What should they do?
Ignore the text
Provide a summary of the text
Refer to specific parts of the text to support their answer
Rewrite the text in their own words
A country places an embargo on another nation. What might be a strategic reason for this action?
To encourage more trade with that nation
To punish the nation for political reasons or to force a change in behavior
To celebrate a new alliance
To increase the supply of goods
How might a "hindrance" affect a team's ability to complete a project on time? Use reasoning in your answer.
It would help the team finish faster
It would have no effect
It would slow down or obstruct the team's progress
It would guarantee success
If a person is described as "fastidious" about their work, what might this suggest about their approach to assignments? Use evidence from the meaning of the word.
They are careless and disorganized
They pay great attention to detail and are very careful
They rush through tasks quickly
They avoid doing work
A news article includes a "caption" under a photograph. Why is this important for the reader? Use reasoning to support your answer.
It provides a decorative element only
It gives important information or context about the image
It distracts from the main article
It is required by law
