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Dracula tier 1 vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

placid

a)

calm; peaceful; undisturbed

b)

excitable; agitated; disturbed

c)

loud; boisterous; noisy

d)

chaotic; turbulent; stormy

2.

countermand

a)

to revoke or cancel an order; to order the opposite

b)

to approve or endorse an order

c)

to delay or postpone an order

d)

to issue a new order without changes

3.

stolid

a)

showing little emotion; impassive; unemotional

b)

excessively emotional; expressive; passionate

c)

quick to react; sensitive; responsive

d)

easily distracted; unfocused; inattentive

4.

manifest

a)

clear and obvious to see or understand; to display or show clearly

b)

hidden and difficult to understand

c)

to create something new and innovative

d)

to confuse or mislead someone

5.

wan

a)

pale and sickly in appearance; weak; faint

b)

bright and cheerful; full of life

c)

strong and robust; healthy

d)

dark and gloomy; lacking light

6.

apropos

a)

relevant to; with regard to; concerning

b)

irrelevant; unrelated; disconnected

c)

ambiguous; unclear; vague

d)

detrimental; harmful; damaging

7.

expostulate

a)

to argue earnestly against; to reason with someone in protest

b)

to express approval or agreement

c)

to criticize harshly

d)

to remain silent and indifferent

8.

solicitous

a)

showing care or concern; attentive to comfort or welfare

b)

indifferent and uncaring

c)

hostile and aggressive

d)

carefree and relaxed

9.

remonstrate

a)

to protest or object; to argue in opposition

b)

to celebrate or rejoice; to express happiness

c)

to ignore or overlook; to pay no attention

d)

to confuse or mislead; to cause uncertainty

10.

importunate

a)

persistent in request or demand; urgent; pressing

b)

casual and indifferent; relaxed

c)

temporary and fleeting; brief

d)

unimportant and trivial; insignificant

11.

languid

a)

lacking energy or vitality; weak; sluggish

b)

full of energy and enthusiasm

c)

quick and lively

d)

strong and vigorous

12.

allay

a)

to excite

b)

to calm; to reduce; to relieve

c)

to complicate

d)

to ignore

13.

exigency

a)

a state of calm and peace

b)

urgent need or demand; an emergency requiring immediate action

c)

a long-term plan for success

d)

a casual request for assistance

14.

adduce

a)

to cite as evidence; to offer as proof in an argument

b)

to reject or dismiss an idea

c)

to summarize a text or argument

d)

to confuse or mislead someone

15.

alacrity

a)

eager willingness; cheerful readiness; brisk speed

b)

slow reluctance; gloomy hesitation; sluggish pace

c)

indifferent attitude; casual approach; lazy movement

d)

unwillingness; sullen disposition; lethargic speed

16.

trepidation

a)

fear; anxiety; nervous agitation

b)

calmness; serenity; peace

c)

happiness; joy; elation

d)

confusion; uncertainty; doubt

17.

reticent

a)

reserved; reluctant to speak; inclined to silence

b)

outgoing; talkative; sociable

c)

enthusiastic; eager to engage; expressive

d)

indifferent; apathetic; unconcerned

18.

odium

a)

hatred; disgrace; contempt

b)

joy; happiness; delight

c)

fear; anxiety; worry

d)

love; affection; warmth

19.

obsequious

a)

excessively obedient or attentive; servile; fawning

b)

showing a lack of interest or concern

c)

exhibiting a strong sense of independence

d)

being overly critical or judgmental

20.

surmise

a)

to infer without certain evidence; to guess based on incomplete information

b)

to make a definitive conclusion based on strong evidence

c)

to analyze data thoroughly before making a decision

d)

to express certainty about a situation