Vocabulary worksheet

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word. Choose your answers from the options given below.

(outgrowth, outfit, outburst, onerous, outlandish, ordeal, opaque, optimum, ostracize, ostentatious)

1. His sudden ……………….. of anger shocked us all. 

2. Mother bought a new ……………….. for Easter.

3. The police investigation is an ………………. of numerous complaints.

4. I have never seen such a/an ………………… dress.

5. Grandfather warned us not to be …………………….. with our money.

6. After the scandal her old friends ………………. her.

7. Being lost in the wilderness for a week was a/an …………………….. for the campers.

8. The experiment was conducted under ………………… conditions.

9. Varnish is transparent and paint is ………………..

10. Holding down two jobs can be a/an ……………………… task.

Answers

1. His sudden outburst of anger shocked us all.

2. Mother bought a new outfit for Easter.

3. The police investigation is an outgrowth of numerous complaints.

4. I have never seen such an outlandish dress.

5. Grandfather warned us not to be ostentatious with our money.

6. After the scandal her old friends ostracized her.

7. Being lost in the wilderness for a week was an ordeal for the campers.

8. The experiment was conducted under optimum conditions.

9. Varnish is transparent and paint is opaque.

10. Holding down two jobs can be an onerous task.

Meanings

Outburst – outpouring, demonstration, display, eruption

Outfit – costume, ensemble

Outgrowth – result, consequence, natural development

Outlandish – outrageous, odd, bizarre, eccentric

Ostentatious – fond of showing off, flaunting wealth

Ostracize – shun, refuse to associate with, reject

Ordeal – nightmare, trial, burden, torment

Optimum – ideal, perfect, most favorable

Opaque – impenetrable to light

Onerous – oppressive, burdensome, distressing