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WorksheetsVOCAB WORDS 30-31
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
The word 'candor' means:
honesty
anger
sadness
confusion
The word 'charlatan' refers to:
a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they do not possess
a skilled professional in their field
a person who is always honest
a leader of a group
The word 'condescend' means:
to behave as if one is superior to others
to be extremely generous
to avoid social interactions
to express strong dislike
The word 'decorum' refers to:
proper behavior and good manners
a type of decoration
a musical instrument
an ancient language
The word 'encumbrance' means:
A burden or impediment
A celebration or festivity
A type of currency
A form of entertainment
The meaning of the word 'extinct' is:
no longer existing
very dangerous
rare and valuable
living in groups
What is the meaning of the word 'fledgling'?
A person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
A person or organization that is very successful and established.
A person or organization that is wealthy and powerful.
A person or organization that is secretive and mysterious.
Galvanize means to:
shock or excite someone into taking action
ignore someone completely
make someone laugh uncontrollably
put someone to sleep
The word 'gaudy' means:
showy or flashy
quiet or reserved
dull or boring
expensive or luxurious
The word 'idyllic' means:
peaceful and picturesque
chaotic and noisy
dark and gloomy
modern and urban
The word 'jocose' means:
serious
humorous and lighthearted
angry
boring
The word 'jubilant' means:
sad
joyful
angry
confused
The word 'malign' means:
to speak harmful untruths about
to praise highly
to ignore completely
to support enthusiastically
The word 'mortify' means:
to embarrass or humiliate
to make stronger
to celebrate
to forgive
The word 'omnipotent' means:
All-powerful
All-knowing
Very wise
Always present
The word 'peremptory' means:
insisting on immediate attention or obedience
showing uncertainty
being humorous
lacking confidence
The meaning of the word 'precedent' is:
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide
a prediction about the future
a law passed by the government
a person who leads a group
The word 'rustic' means:
related to the countryside; simple and unsophisticated
extremely modern and advanced
related to the ocean; maritime
very expensive and luxurious
What is the meaning of the word 'wheedle'?
To persuade someone by flattery
To ignore someone completely
To criticize harshly
To make a loud noise
The word 'zenith' means:
the highest point
a type of weather
a deep valley
a musical instrument
The phrase 'Achilles heel' refers to:
a person's weakness or vulnerable point
a type of ancient Greek armor
a famous battle in Greek mythology
a heroic strength or advantage
The phrase 'forty winks' refers to:
A short nap
A long journey
A quick meal
A brief conversation
The phrase 'in the lap of the gods' means:
something that is beyond human control
something that is easy to achieve
something that is very expensive
something that is well understood
The phrase 'from pillar to post' means:
from point A to point B
to achieve great success
to stay in one place for a long time
to build something from scratch
The word 'anomaly' refers to:
something that deviates from what is standard or expected
a common occurrence
a type of animal
a mathematical equation
The word 'arbiter' refers to:
a person who settles disputes (judge)
a type of musical instrument
a kind of tree
a mathematical formula
The word 'attenuated' means:
strengthened
weakened
expanded
intensified
The word 'concomitant' means:
occurring at the same time as something else
completely unrelated
extremely rare
opposite in meaning
The word 'deleterious' means:
harmful
delightful
obvious
temporary
The word 'dissent' means:
agreement
disagreement
approval
support
The word 'efficacy' refers to:
the ability to produce a desired result
a type of medication
an ancient language
a form of entertainment
What is the meaning of 'Ferment'?
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
A type of sweet dessert.
A peaceful and calm environment.
A method of preserving food by freezing.
What is the meaning of 'Fervid'?
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate.
Calm and indifferent.
Lacking in emotion.
Uninterested and passive.
What is the meaning of 'Heresy'?
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine (false teaching).
A sacred religious ceremony.
A type of ancient manuscript.
A place of worship.
What is the meaning of 'Incumbent'?
Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.
A person who is new to a job or activity.
A temporary replacement for a position.
Someone who opposes the current government.
What is the meaning of 'Lassitude'?
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
A feeling of intense excitement.
A type of musical instrument.
A sudden burst of laughter.
What is the meaning of 'Milieu'?
A person's environment.
A type of musical instrument.
A traditional French dish.
A mathematical equation.
What is the meaning of 'Ostensible'?
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Completely hidden or secret.
Absolutely certain and proven.
Unrelated or irrelevant.
What is the meaning of 'Propagate'?
To spread or promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
To prevent the growth of something.
To ignore completely.
To destroy thoroughly.
What is the meaning of 'Prudent'?
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Being reckless and impulsive.
Ignoring consequences.
Making decisions without thinking.
What is the meaning of 'Spurious'?
Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
Extremely generous or charitable.
Difficult to understand or comprehend.
Related to or resembling a spiral.
What is the meaning of 'Strident'?
Loud and harsh; grating.
Soft and gentle.
Calm and soothing.
Pleasant and melodious.
What is the meaning of 'Surfeit'?
An excessive amount of something.
A lack of interest.
A sudden decrease.
A pleasant surprise.
What does the idiom 'Cold Shoulder' mean?
To deliberately ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.
To offer someone a warm welcome.
To give someone a gift.
To help someone in need.
What does the idiom 'Swan Song' mean?
A final performance or activity before retirement or death.
A song sung by swans in the morning.
A sudden burst of energy.
A type of dance performed at celebrations.
What does the idiom 'To Get The Sack' mean?
To be dismissed from a job.
To receive a gift.
To get a promotion.
To go on a vacation.
What does the idiom 'Without Rhyme or Reason' mean?
Without any logical explanation or purpose.
With a poetic and musical background.
With a clear and detailed plan.
With a reason related to rhyme.
