Vocabulary Quiz on Ch. 14-19 plus some review words
Directions: Choose the word from the word bank that best completes each sentence.
1. The speaker’s tone was so _________ that the audience could tell he was mocking the idea
rather than supporting it.
2. After years of training, the mountain climber finally had the _________ needed to attempt
the dangerous peak.
3. Many people _________ enthusiasm when they are not truly interested, just to be polite.
4. The storm clouds gave the sky an _________ appearance, warning of trouble ahead.
5. Her grandmother was greatly _________ in the community for her kindness and wisdom.
6. The long journey across the desert was an _________ task that tested everyone’s strength.
7. He was suddenly _________ from the club and left without friends to sit with at lunch.
8. The student’s _________ questions confused everyone because no one else specialized in his
subject matter.
9. The practical joker was considered a harmless _________, though he often caused minor
problems.
10. It was a very somber moment as the family listened to the soldier’s final _________ before
he departed for war.
11. The teacher was _________ by the class’s rude behavior and spoke to them sharply.
12. It is considered disrespectful to _________ sacred traditions of any culture.
13. The puppy’s _________ behavior made it impossible to predict what it would do next.
14. There was a moment of _________ in the room when everyone burst out laughing at JJ’s
new excuse for not doing his homework.
15. His _________ offended customers who expected more polite service.
16. The critic’s review was filled with _________ laughter aimed at the inexperienced actor.
17. The first _________ signs of spring appeared as tiny green buds blossomed on the trees.
18. The ancient statue was worshiped by the Orka tribe once labeled as _________ by
outsiders.
19. She accepted the bad news with quiet _________, knowing she could not change it.
20. The coach’s _____________became fuel for the player not to just to stay in the game, but to
put points on the board too.
Answer Key
1. derisive
2. zeal
3. feign
4. ominous
5. revered
6. arduous
7. ostracize
8. esoteric
9. miscreant
10. valediction
11. perturbed
12. blaspheme
13. capricious
14. mirth
15. brusqueness
16. derisive
17. incipient
18. heathen
19. resignation
20. affirmation