Flocabulary Unit 12

1.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

yearn

avoid

dislike

pamper

desire

2.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

nimble

fake

swift

glum

similar

3.

5 points

A sham doctor would probably

not know much about medicine

have a good reputation

work on animals

cost a lot of money

4.

5 points

A good police officer would be loath to

ride in a patrol car

catch criminals

break the law

take a lunch break

5.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

candid

agile

similar

reluctant

honest

6.

5 points

An overwhelmed baseball team would

be defeated

have a nice stadium

be victorious

have experienced players

7.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

akin

distant

different

eager

dishonest

8.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word yearn?

Alexandra’s parents treat her as if she’s the most special person on Earth.

Jackson’s father makes a lot of money working for the insurance agency.

There were far too many people at the family reunion for Charlie to remember all their names.

More than anything, Marisa wanted her father to return home from Iraq.

9.

5 points

Which of these animals is the most nimble?

an elephant

a turtle

a cheetah

a giraffe

10.

5 points

Whose job requires that he or she spend the most time mulling?

a firefighter

an athlete

the president

a gardener

11.

5 points

Mrs. Johnson pampered her cat by

changing the litter box regularly

forcing it to stay inside all the time

feeding it fresh fish for every meal

taking it to the veterinarian when it was sick

12.

5 points

Which would be most useful for a vocation?

a travel agent

a map

a college education

a guide to restaurants

13.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word melancholy?

It wasn’t easy to hear Mac’s true feelings, but I appreciated his honesty.

Robyn has seemed really down since her dog died; she’s barely left her house for the last week.

Johnson’s a big guy, but he is faster than you might think.

I was annoyed that my parents expected me to spend the whole weekend entertaining my cousins.

14.

5 points

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word enthrall?

I didn’t want to admit it, but I was scared to go on the whitewater rafting trip.

The people couldn’t stop staring at the woman walking on the high wire above the city street.

The car was completely covered in rust.

The game show contestant had to think carefully before he answered.

15.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

erode

build up

bore

work hard

dislike

16.

5 points

Which letter is adjacent to F in the alphabet?

A

G

P

Z

17.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

shirk

cheat

desire

conquer

spoil

18.

5 points

Choose the SYNONYM of the vocabulary word.

vocation

occupation

sadness

wearing away

something fake

19.

5 points

Choose the ANTONYM of the vocabulary word.

loath

clumsy

unhappy

formal

willing

20.

5 points

An employee who shirked his duties would probably

train other workers

lose his job

need more training

get a promotion