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Ch. 17-23 Vocabulary Practice

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

What is the meaning of the word "augmented"?

a)

Reduced in size

b)

Made greater or increased

c)

Hidden from view

d)

Broken apart

2.

Which sentence uses the word "augmented" correctly?

a)

The teacher augmented the lesson by adding more examples.

b)

She augmented her shoes before leaving.

c)

The cake was augmented in the oven.

d)

He augmented his homework by forgetting it.

3.

What does "ruefully" mean?

a)

Happily and joyfully

b)

With regret or sorrow

c)

In a loud manner

d)

With excitement

4.

Which sentence uses "ruefully" correctly?

a)

She ruefully apologized for her mistake.

b)

He ruefully celebrated his victory.

c)

The dog barked ruefully at the mailman.

d)

They ruefully danced at the party.

5.

What is the meaning of "impeded"?

a)

Helped to move faster

b)

Blocked or slowed down

c)

Painted with colors

d)

Cleaned thoroughly

6.

Which sentence uses "impeded" correctly?

a)

The fallen tree impeded traffic on the road.

b)

The music impeded the concert.

c)

She impeded her homework quickly.

d)

The rain impeded the flowers to bloom.

7.

What does "solace" mean?

a)

Comfort in a time of sadness

b)

A type of food

c)

A loud noise

d)

A difficult problem

8.

Which sentence uses "solace" correctly?

a)

She found solace in reading after a tough day.

b)

He took solace to the store.

c)

The solace was very loud.

d)

They solace their homework every night.

9.

What is the meaning of "permeated"?

a)

To fill or spread throughout

b)

To remove completely

c)

To break into pieces

d)

To hide away

10.

Which sentence uses "permeated" correctly?

a)

The smell of cookies permeated the house.

b)

The water permeated the desert.

c)

She permeated her homework in the backpack.

d)

He permeated the book on the shelf.

11.

What does "exasperation" mean?

a)

Extreme happiness

b)

Intense irritation or frustration

c)

Deep relaxation

d)

Sudden surprise

12.

Which sentence uses "exasperation" correctly?

a)

She sighed in exasperation after her computer crashed again.

b)

He danced in exasperation at the party.

c)

The exasperation was delicious.

d)

They exasperation their homework every night.

13.

What is the meaning of "emphatically"?

a)

In a forceful or definite way

b)

In a quiet manner

c)

With uncertainty

d)

Slowly and gently

14.

Which sentence uses "emphatically" correctly?

a)

He emphatically denied the accusation.

b)

She emphatically whispered to her friend.

c)

The emphatically was very soft.

d)

They emphatically forgot their homework.

15.

What does "solemn" mean?

a)

Serious and dignified

b)

Silly and playful

c)

Loud and noisy

d)

Bright and colorful

16.

Which sentence uses "solemn" correctly?

a)

The ceremony was solemn and respectful.

b)

The party was solemn and fun.

c)

She wore a solemn hat to the beach.

d)

He made a solemn joke during class.