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WorksheetsWord Ninjas 1-4 Mastery
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which meaning best captures the prefix "de-" in English vocabulary?
upward or toward
down or away from
again or back
around or between
Which sentence uses derogatory correctly?
Her derogatory tone praised the artist warmly.
The coach made derogatory remarks that insulted players.
They bought a derogatory to fix the roof.
A derogatory helped the team win the game.
Decadence most nearly means
moral decline with excessive indulgence
strict adherence to tradition
careful moderation and restraint
rapid growth and improvement
Which situation best illustrates a decadent lifestyle?
Spending lavishly on endless luxury
Training daily for a marathon
Saving money for emergency needs
Volunteering at a local shelter
To debunk a claim is to
prove it false with evidence
repeat it without question
praise it enthusiastically
ignore it to avoid conflict
Scientists who debunk ghost stories typically
promote the legends through media
reduce the legends by showing errors
collect the legends for entertainment
inflate the legends after experiments
To detract from someone's achievement means to
summarize the achievements
take away value or esteem
add new honors and awards
predict future accomplishments
A detractor is best described as
a person who habitually criticizes
a person who generously donates
a person who quietly observes
a person who manages projects
To denounce a practice means to
praise it in public
silently disagree without comment
bring it down by declaring it wrong
study it for further research
Which headline shows denounce used correctly?
Mayor denounces to increase support
Mayor denounces by celebrating event
Mayor denounces with silent approval
Mayor denounces policy as harmful
To defer a decision is to
cancel it permanently
delegate it to a stranger
postpone it to a future time
make it final immediately
Deference most nearly means
neutral indifference to customs
respectful yielding to others' wishes
careless disregard for others
angry resistance to authority
Which sentence uses both defer and deference appropriately?
I will defer my trip, in deference to tomorrow's weather.
I will defer my trip, in deference to my favorite snack.
I will defer my trip, in deference to my wallet's weight.
I will defer my trip, in deference to my parents' wishes.
Defenestrate most nearly means to
throw a person out a window
defend a home from intruders
decorate a window with flowers
argue a case in a court
Which scenario best shows defenestration?
A painting hung carefully beside windows
A person forcibly thrown out a window
A curtain lowered to block bright sunlight
A paper blown off a table by wind
What does the Latin root "tract" most closely mean?
pull or draw
cut or split
write or record
speak or say
Which sentence best illustrates the word "intractable"?
The debate grew impossible to manage and control
The plan was carefully documented and filed
The meeting ended early without any conflict
The group quickly agreed and shook hands
Choose the best definition of "retract."
to draw back or take back
to push forward relentlessly
to copy again from memory
to support with added details
In a newspaper context, a "retraction" is best described as
a summary of the entire article
a list of sources and references
an advance statement of intent
an official taking back of a claim
Which action most clearly shows someone "extracting" something?
covering a stain with a cloth
circling a word in a notebook
pushing a cart into a garage
pulling a splinter out with tweezers
To "detract" from an achievement means to
report it to authorities
reduce its value or worth
repeat it more than once
delay it for many weeks
A "detractor" is a person who
protracts legal hearings
constantly belittles someone
signs important contracts
extracts useful minerals
Which situation best fits the word "contraction"?
A class adds two new units
A team lengthens daily practice
A market shrinks after losing buyers
A city expands into new suburbs
In grammar, a contraction is
a compound made of two nouns
a passive voice construction
a shortened word using omission
an extra clause adding emphasis
To "protract" a meeting means to
move it to a later date
cancel it without notice
summarize it more briefly
drag it out over more time
Which sentence correctly uses "contractual"?
They traveled swiftly by train
They spoke loudly during the movie
They cooked together every Sunday
They were bound by a signed agreement
Which pair of words are closest in meaning?
protract and shorten
extract and push in
retract and take back
detract and improve
Which word would you use to describe a rumor that the magazine officially takes back?
retraction
contraction
extraction
protraction
A critic who keeps insulting an author is best called a
detractor
contractor
extractor
protractor
Which scenario best shows the root meaning of "tract"?
A rope pulling a sled forward
A pen writing in a journal
A chef tasting a new recipe
A pilot flying above clouds
Which prefix meaning is shared by co- and con- in these vocabulary words?
before or prior to
again or back
together or with
apart or separate from
Which sentence best shows the meaning of commiserate?
They commiserate by planning a surprise party.
They commiserate by feeling pity for her loss.
They commiserate by dividing the chores evenly.
They commiserate by debating the new policy.
Congregate most nearly means
to come together in numbers
to argue over details
to travel separately
to speak abruptly with few words
Which noun is the group that gathers, especially for worship?
consensus
concord
congregation
contrition
Consensus is best defined as
anger at unfair treatment
strict silence during meetings
general agreement among people
a joyful party atmosphere
Which word describes harmony among people or nations?
concord
condone
laconic
conflate
A convivial person is most likely to
speak harshly and at length
refuse to forgive any mistake
avoid groups and stay solitary
prefer lively feasts with friends
Condone means to
express deep guilt and regret
celebrate a kind deed joyfully
overlook or tolerate wrongdoing
combine several ideas carefully
To conflate sources in an essay means to
quote them word for word
merge them in a confusing way
summarize them briefly
keep them strictly separate
Which response is most laconic?
I completely agree with your thoughtful idea.
If.
That seems acceptable given the context.
Let me explain my reasoning thoroughly.
Someone who feels contrite most likely feels
calm and indifferent
curious and doubtful
guilty and remorseful
eager and energetic
Which pair matches the word with its related noun correctly?
condone — condonation
consensus — consensuality
contrite — contrition
congregate — congregation
Choose the best word: After the verdict, the jurors could leave only after they reached _____.
conflation
concord
consensus
contrition
Choose the best word: The two rival teams finally played in ____ after the captain’s apology.
concord
condone
commiserate
laconic
Choose the best word: The principal refused to _____ cheating on exams.
congregate
conflate
commiserate
condone
Which situation requires someone to commiserate rather than condone?
A peer plagiarizes a report
A classmate’s pet has just died
A sibling breaks school rules
A friend admits to stealing money
What misconception is most likely if a reader conflates Helios and Apollo?
They believe both rule the sea.
They think both are Roman kings.
They assume they are the same god.
They claim both invented democracy.
Which two words are closest in meaning?
condone and condemn
laconic and talkative
concord and harmony
congregate and disperse
Lesson 4 begins the theme viva, viv, vita meaning
to see
to live
to speak
to move
A bon vivant is best described as
a leader who secures unanimous agreement
a judge who refuses to overlook wrongdoing
a person devoted to refined food and drink
a speaker known for extremely brief answers
Which sentence best uses the word viable correctly in context?
The plan was viable due to severe limitations
The plan was viable because it was impossible
The plan was viable since it lacked any support
The plan was viable because resources were adequate
Nonviable most nearly means which of the following?
Giving birth to live offspring
Clearly perceptible or distinct
Not capable of life or success
Full of spirit and energy
Which word describes a person who is lively, spirited, and energetic?
Vivacious
Vivid
Viable
Revival
Which option best defines vivid?
Strong, distinct, clearly perceptible
Improvement in strength or condition
Able to live independently
Performing operations on live animals
Viviparous animals are best described as those that
Rely entirely on parental care
Give birth to live offspring
Lay eggs in protected nests
Hibernate during cold seasons
What does vivisect mean as a verb?
Restore something to former strength
Display bright and distinct colors
Show liveliness and high energy
Perform operations on living animals
Revival refers to
An improvement in condition or strength
A surgical cut into a live animal
A state of being able to live
A trait of being full of spirit
Which pair of words are antonyms within this unit’s vocabulary?
Revival and vivacious
Viable and nonviable
Vivacious and vivid
Viviparous and vivisection
Choose the sentence that correctly uses vivacious.
The painting had a vivacious economic impact
He made a vivacious incision in the specimen
The vivacious report lacked clear details
Her vivacious personality brightened every event
Which sentence correctly uses vivid?
The author’s vivid surgery helped the dog
The author’s vivid plan seemed impossible
The author’s vivid imagery made scenes clear
The author’s vivid device failed entirely
Mammals are viviparous. Which statement follows from this?
They rely on economic growth
They cannot sustain life
They give birth to live young
They thrive only in darkness
A biology student performs a vivisection. What is the most accurate description of this action?
Observing a lively classroom discussion
Restoring a weak animal to full strength
Drawing a clearly perceptible diagram
Operating on a living animal to study processes
After months of stagnant sales, the company experienced a revival. What happened?
It ceased to be capable of success
Its condition improved and strengthened
It became more lively and spirited
It performed operations on live animals
Which root meaning connects viable, vivacious, and vivid?
To live
To cut
To see
To move
Which choice shows correct usage of nonviable?
The plant was nonviable after the frost
The plant was nonviable because it thrived
The plant was nonviable due to its vigor
The plant was nonviable since it prospered
