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Lesson 7/8 Vocab Y1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Dad had an amicable talk with our new neighbors about sharing the driveway.

a)

unpleasesant

b)

friendly

c)

important

d)

stern

2.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

The company held a party to celebrate Mr. Green's longevity as their president.

a)

great success

b)

long time

c)

admirable behavior

d)

fame

3.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Although the colt looked frail, it soon grew into a swift and powerful runner.

a)

weak

b)

graceful

c)

young

d)

unattractive

4.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Every newspaper article mentions the actor's great altruism.

a)

talent

b)

performance

c)

courage

d)

concern for others

5.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Let's indulge ourselves today and order hot-fudge sundaes!

a)

treat with respect

b)

act immaturely

c)

get help for

d)

give in to a desire

6.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Eleven-year-old Lara often scolds her twin brother about puerile jokes.

a)

childish

b)

not funny

c)

wicked

d)

old-fashioned

7.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

People who meet the famous author are often impressed with his civility.

a)

serious attitude

b)

success

c)

courteous behavior

d)

worthiness

8.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

"Your son Anthony is an exemplary student," said Mr. Ives.

a)

unusual

b)

thoughtful and caring

c)

struggling

d)

worthy of imitation

9.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

The tribal chief greet his guests with a benign smile.

a)

kind and gentle

b)

suspicious

c)

not real; artificial

d)

joyful

10.

Select the answer the best defines the italicized and underlined word.

Most of the preschoolers enjoy banging away on the teacher's antiquated typewriter.

a)

broken

b)

new

c)

noisy

d)

out-of-date

11.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

Most ___ teachers need a lot of support from their more experienced coworkers.

a)

vulnerable

b)

fledgling

c)

antique

d)

benign

12.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

A great ___ named Albert Schweitzer helped build hospitals in several African villages.

a)

longevity

b)

frailty

c)

humanitarian

d)

civility

13.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

Alicia worked all weekend to ___ her mother's mistake.

a)

rectify

b)

indulge

c)

venerate

d)

antiquate

14.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

Many dedicated people work in long-term care and other aspects of ___.

a)

centenary

b)

veneration

c)

humanitarian

d)

geriatrics

15.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

Michaela's ___ behavior in the restaurant really embarrassed the rest of the family.

a)

amicable

b)

infantile

c)

nascent

d)

frail

16.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

The ___ poet autographed a copy of his newest book for me, along with hundreds of other people.

a)

puerile

b)

bountiful

c)

venerable

d)

infantile

17.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

The ___ insists that green tea is the secret to his long, healthy life.

a)

fledgling

b)

philanthropy

c)

altruism

d)

centenarian

18.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

A generous ___ donated two million dollars for a new library.

a)

indulgence

b)

longevity

c)

benefactor

d)

civility

19.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

With his ___ reading skills, the little boy was able to enjoy a Dr. Seuss book, The Cat in the Hat.

a)

nascent

b)

geriatric

c)

frail

d)

altruistic

20.

Select the word that best fills in the blank in the sentence.

The settlers had a barn dance to celebrate their ___ harvest.

a)

benign

b)

bountiful

c)

amicable

d)

puerile