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WorksheetsFall WM Quizs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
meld (verb)
mix together different elements; lose one’s distinct outline or shape; blend gradually; to announce for a score (of cards in a card game)
to separate distinct elements into individual parts
to create a distinct outline or shape
to announce a score in a sports game
cloister (noun)
a type of flower garden
a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions); residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
a musical instrument
a style of painting
glib (adj.)
a) Showing little forethought or preparation.
b) Marked with ease and informality.
c) Lacking depth and substance.
d) Characterized by excessive formality.
incongruous (adj.)
lacking in harmony, compatibility or appropriateness
excessively harmonious and compatible
suitable and appropriate in all contexts
conflicting and contradictory in nature
interstice (noun)
a large opening in a structure
a gap or small opening between things; a small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
a type of tissue found in plants
a solid mass of material
incandescent (adj.)
emitting light as a result of being heated; characterized by ardent (strong) emotion or intensity or brilliance
producing light through chemical reactions
reflecting light without generating heat
having a dull or muted appearance
lucid (adj.)
having a clear mind; (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; transmitting light
confused and unclear in thought or expression
dark and obscure in meaning
lacking clarity and coherence
nebulous (adj.)
lacking definition or definite content; lacking shape, form or limits; related to or resembling a nebula (clouds or gas in space)
clear and well-defined; having a distinct shape or form
pertaining to a bright and shining object in the sky
related to a solid and tangible object
onerous (adj.)
1) involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
2) light and easy to manage
3) beneficial and advantageous
4) requiring minimal effort or obligation
bauble (noun)
a mock scepter carried by a court jester
a type of gemstone
a traditional crown worn by royalty
an ancient musical instrument
condescend (verb)
1) do something that one considers to be below one's dignity; to think or behave as if you are superior to others
2) to act in a humble and respectful manner towards others
3) to elevate oneself morally and ethically above others
4) to engage in behavior that is considered honorable and dignified
refute (verb)
prove to be false or incorrect; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
to support or confirm an argument
to ignore or dismiss evidence
to accept as true without question
deign (verb)
to do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
to refuse to do something
to act in a humble manner
to elevate oneself above others
prognosticate (verb)
to predict based on evidence
to make a guess without basis
to describe in detail
to analyze past events
abet (verb)
assist or encourage, often in some wrongdoing
to hinder or obstruct
to ignore or neglect
to confuse or mislead
limpid (adj.)
(of language) clear; easily understandable; transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; clear and bright
(of language) complex; difficult to understand; obscure
(of language) vague; lacking clarity; confusing
(of language) dull; lacking brightness; unclear
ruminate (verb)
reflect deeply on a subject, ponder or contemplate
to eat quickly without chewing
to ignore or dismiss a thought
to speak loudly and confidently
facile (adj.)
1) Easily achieved, effortless
2) Appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue, superficial
3) Capable as in fluent or poised
4) Difficult to understand, complex
cloister (verb)
to isolate from the world; to seclude
to surround with a garden
to engage in public speaking
to travel extensively
meld (noun)
What does 'meld' refer to?1) blend, mixture
2) a form of rummy (card game) using two decks of cards and four jokers
3) a type of musical composition
4) a method of cooking involving slow heat
