Vocabulary Practice Worksheet - Sentence Completion & Context Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards defining the high-level words tested in the 50-question sentence completion and context vocabulary worksheet across all four document sources.

Furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt; secretive or stealthy.

Motif

A recurring subject, theme, or musical phrase throughout an artistic work or musical score.

Digressive

Departing or straying from the main subject in speech or writing.

Artisan

A skilled craftsperson who makes practical implements or ornamental objects by hand.

Reprehensible

Deserving severe censure, blame, or condemnation.

Philistine

A person who is hostile, indifferent, or lacking appreciation toward culture and the arts.

Urbanely

In a manner marked by polite, suave, refined, and courteous social behavior.

Homogeneous

Of the same kind, nature, or character; uniform in composition or ability.

Ostracize

To exclude, banish, or shun someone from a community or social group.

Attrition

A gradual wearing down, weakening, or reduction of strength and resources through sustained pressure or attacks.

Dilettante

A person who cultivates an area of interest or knowledge casually, superficially, and without serious commitment.

Categorical

Unambiguously explicit, direct, and unconditional; absolute.

Conflagration

A large, extensive, and destructive fire.

Obdurate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, course of action, or attitude; unyielding.

Veracious

Speaking or representing the truth; habitually truthful and accurate.

Precarious

Not securely held or in position; fraught with danger, uncertainty, or risk.

Sanctuary

A place of refuge, safety, or protection from pursuit or danger.

Paradox

A person, thing, or situation exhibiting seemingly contradictory qualities that nevertheless coexist or reveal a deeper truth.

Egregious

Conspicuously or outstandingly bad, shocking, or flagrant.

Plethora

A large or excessive amount; an overabundance.

Misanthrope

A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

Incipient

In an initial stage; beginning to happen, develop, or become apparent.

Olfactory

Relating to or concerned with the sense of smell.

Indigence

A state of extreme poverty or destitution.

Impracticability

The quality of being impossible, unrealistic, or unworkable in actual practice.

Pedestrian (Adjective)

Lacking inspiration, excitement, or distinction; dull and commonplace.

Volatile

Evaporating rapidly at normal temperatures; prone to sudden, rapid change.

Replenish

To fill something up again or restore an exhausted stock or supply to a former level.

Exacerbate

To make a bad situation, conflict, or negative condition more violent, bitter, or severe.

Prescient

Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; possessing foresight.

Balk

To hesitate, stop short, or refuse obstinately to proceed with or accept an idea or action.

Weather (Verb)

To withstand, endure, or come safely through a crisis, hardship, or difficulty.