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Vocabulary: First 1/3

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of the word 'atrocity'?

a)

A kind act

b)

An extremely cruel act

c)

A funny event

d)

A peaceful action

2.

Fill in the blank: The word 'atrocity' is a _______.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

3.

Look at the image provided. How does this image relate to the meaning of the word 'atrocity'? The image shows a scene from a concentration camp during the Holocaust, which is an example of an atrocity because it involved extremely cruel acts against people. Which of the following best explains why this image is an example of an atrocity?

a)

It shows extremely cruel acts against people.

b)

It depicts a peaceful gathering.

c)

It represents a celebration of culture.

d)

It illustrates a scientific experiment.

4.

What is the meaning of the verb 'Deter'? Fill in the blank: Deter means to _________.

a)

use fear to discourage someone from doing something

b)

encourage someone to take action

c)

ignore a potential threat

d)

support someone's decision

5.

What is the meaning of the word 'Adhere'?

a)

To stick to something; to believe loyally in something

b)

To break apart; to separate completely

c)

To ignore or neglect something

d)

To change frequently

6.

What is the definition of the word 'Trait'?

a)

A type of food

b)

A quality or characteristic

c)

A place to live

d)

A kind of animal

7.

The word 'Trait' is a noun that means a ______ or characteristic.

a)

quality

b)

location

c)

emotion

d)

object

8.

What is the definition of the word 'Sulk'?

a)

To be silent and in a bad mood because of disappointment or annoyance.

b)

To laugh loudly in public places.

c)

To work hard without taking breaks.

d)

To sing happily when alone.

9.

What part of speech is the word 'Sulk'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

10.

Look at the image of the cat. What emotion is the cat showing?

a)

Happiness

b)

Anger

c)

Sulking

d)

Excitement

11.

What is the meaning of the word 'Upheaval'? Fill in the blank: Upheaval means ________.

a)

A major or violent disruption

b)

A peaceful agreement

c)

A small improvement

d)

A minor inconvenience

12.

What part of speech is the word 'Upheaval'?

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

13.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'Upheaval'.

a)

The country experienced great upheaval during the revolution.

b)

She wore an upheaval dress to the party.

c)

He enjoyed a cup of upheaval every morning.

d)

Upheaval is a type of bird found in the forest.

14.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a person who acts in contrast to what they claim to believe or value.

a)

hypocrite

b)

philanthropist

c)

optimist

d)

realist

15.

What is the meaning of the word 'Serene'?

a)

Angry

b)

Calm; peaceful

c)

Noisy

d)

Excited

16.

What part of speech is the word 'Serene'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

17.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Serene' means ________.

a)

Calm; peaceful

b)

Noisy; chaotic

c)

Angry; hostile

d)

Excited; energetic

18.

Does the image of the pink tree by the calm water look serene?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What is the definition of the word 'Contemporary'? Fill in the blank: Contemporary means _________.

a)

Occurring in the present

b)

Belonging to the past

c)

Related to art

d)

Unusual or rare

20.

What part of speech is the word 'Contemporary'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

21.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'Contemporary'?

a)

A) Ancient man

b)

B) Modern man

c)

C) Old-fashioned man

d)

D) Primitive man

22.

What is the definition of the word 'arid'?

a)

Wet; having a lot of rain

b)

Dry; having little to no rain

c)

Cold; having snow

d)

Hot; having a lot of sun

23.

Fill in the blank: The word 'arid' is an _________.

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

d)

adverb

24.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'arid'.

a)

The arid desert received very little rainfall.

b)

The arid forest was full of lush green trees.

c)

The arid ocean was filled with water.

d)

The arid garden bloomed with colorful flowers.

25.

What is the meaning of the word 'Eminent'?

a)

Low in position or status

b)

High in position or status

c)

Ordinary

d)

Unknown

26.

What part of speech is the word 'Eminent'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

27.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Eminent' means ______ in position or status.

a)

high

b)

low

c)

average

d)

unknown

28.

What is the meaning of the word 'candor'?

a)

Dishonesty

b)

Honesty

c)

Anger

d)

Silence

29.

What part of speech is the word 'candor'?

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

30.

Fill in the blank: I appreciated your ________. (The word to fill in is a noun meaning 'honesty'.)

a)

candor

b)

bravery

c)

wit

d)

humor

31.

What is the meaning of the word 'Imposition'? Fill in the blank: Imposition means _________.

a)

An unnecessary burden placed on someone

b)

A pleasant surprise

c)

A helpful suggestion

d)

A joyful celebration

32.

What is the definition of the word 'Dilemma'?

a)

A solution to a problem

b)

A problem involving someone having to chose between two things

c)

A type of animal

d)

A kind of food

33.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Dilemma' is a _______.

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

34.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'Dilemma'.

a)

She faced a dilemma when choosing between two job offers.

b)

He solved the dilemma by running fast.

c)

The dilemma was a type of fruit she liked.

d)

Dilemma is a city in Europe.

35.

What is the meaning of the word 'Foreseeable'?

a)

Able to be predicted

b)

Difficult to understand

c)

Unlikely to happen

d)

Very expensive

36.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Foreseeable' is a(n) _________.

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

37.

Which word is a synonym for 'Foreseeable'?

a)

Expected

b)

Forgotten

c)

Surprising

d)

Unusual

38.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Abdicate' means to _________.

a)

give up a position of power

b)

take on more responsibility

c)

refuse to make decisions

d)

increase authority

e)

delegate tasks

39.

What is the meaning of the verb 'confront'?

a)

To ignore someone or something

b)

To face or deal with directly; oppose or challenge someone or something

c)

To support someone or something

d)

To run away from a problem

40.

Fill in the blank: The word 'confront' is a _______.

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

41.

What is the definition of 'negligent'? Fill in the blank: Negligent means _________.

a)

Not attending to one's duties; careless

b)

Extremely attentive and careful

c)

Always following the rules strictly

d)

Showing great enthusiasm and energy

42.

What part of speech is the word 'negligent'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

43.

Look at the image with the caption 'WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE SO CARELESS?'. Explain how this image relates to the word 'negligent'.

a)

The image relates to 'negligent' because being careless is a synonym for being negligent.

b)

The image relates to 'negligent' because it shows someone being responsible.

c)

The image relates to 'negligent' because it shows someone being cautious.

d)

The image relates to 'negligent' because it shows someone being attentive.

44.

What is the meaning of the word 'Deceitful'? Fill in the blank: Deceitful means _________.

a)

Not honest; purposely giving a false impression

b)

Very generous and kind

c)

Always telling the truth

d)

Extremely careful and cautious

45.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Formidable' is an adjective that means _________.

a)

Causing fear or dread

b)

Very small or insignificant

c)

Easily broken or fragile

d)

Extremely joyful or happy

46.

What is the definition of 'Oppression'? Fill in the blank: Oppression means _________.

a)

Unfair treatment or control of a person or group of people

b)

Freedom and equality for all people

c)

Respecting everyone's opinions and choices

d)

Helping others achieve their goals

47.

What is the definition of the word 'Evaluate'?

a)

To create something new

b)

To determine the value of something; make a judgement of something

c)

To destroy something

d)

To ignore something

48.

What part of speech is the word 'Evaluate'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

49.

Fill in the blank: 'Evaluate' means to ______ the value of something; make a judgement of something.

a)

determine

b)

ignore

c)

increase

d)

describe

50.

What is the definition of the word 'alleged'?

a)

Describing something claimed without proof

b)

Proving something with evidence

c)

Denying something happened

d)

Making a promise

51.

What part of speech is the word 'alleged'?

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

52.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'alleged' to describe something claimed without proof.

a)

The alleged thief was seen near the store, but no evidence was found.

b)

The alleged cake tasted delicious at the party.

c)

The alleged car drove very fast on the highway.

d)

The alleged book was very interesting to read.

53.

What is the meaning of the verb 'omit'?

a)

Leave out

b)

Add in

c)

Write down

d)

Repeat

54.

Which of the following words means 'to leave out'?

a)

Omit

b)

Add

c)

Include

d)

Keep

55.

What is the meaning of the word 'copious'?

a)

Small in amount

b)

Abundant in amount; a lot

c)

Expensive

d)

Difficult to find

56.

What part of speech is the word 'copious'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

57.

Fill in the blank: The word 'copious' means ______ in amount; a lot.

a)

Abundant

b)

Scarce

c)

Tiny

d)

Limited

58.

What is the definition of the word 'Beacon'?

a)

A. A type of bird

b)

B. A light or fire set up high; so people can see it; it can be used to signal or warn others

c)

C. A musical instrument

d)

D. A kind of tree

59.

Fill in the blank: A ______ is a light or fire set up high; so people can see it; it can be used to signal or warn others.

a)

Beacon

b)

Lantern

c)

Torch

d)

Lamp

60.

Look at the image. What word describes a light or fire set up high to signal or warn others?

a)

Beacon

b)

Torch

c)

Lantern

d)

Bonfire

61.

What is the meaning of the verb 'enthrall'?

a)

Fascinate someone; capture someone’s attention

b)

Ignore someone completely

c)

Make someone angry

d)

Confuse someone

62.

What is the meaning of the word 'Oration'? (Noun) Fill in the blank: Oration means _________.

a)

A formal speech or in the style of a formal speech

b)

A type of musical instrument

c)

A traditional dance form

d)

A scientific experiment

63.

What is the meaning of the word 'Flabbergasted'?

a)

Very tired

b)

Greatly surprised; astonished

c)

Angry

d)

Excited

64.

Fill in the blank: The word 'Flabbergasted' means _________.

a)

Greatly surprised; astonished

b)

Very tired; exhausted

c)

Extremely angry; furious

d)

Deeply sad; sorrowful

65.

What part of speech is the word 'Flabbergasted'?

a)

Noun

b)

Verb

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

66.

What is the meaning of the word 'fruitless'?

a)

Useless; unproductive; not achieving desired results

b)

Full of fruit; productive

c)

Sweet and tasty

d)

Related to vegetables

67.

What part of speech is the word 'fruitless'?

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

d)

Adverb

68.

Which of the following best describes the word 'fruitless'?

a)

Successful

b)

Useless

c)

Productive

d)

Creative