WS 22

Question 1

imperative

It is imperative to clean up after using the gym.

Answer 1

S: necessary, critical, essential
A: inessential, insignificant, optional

Question 2

imperious

The president has an imperious manner which intimidates his staff.

Answer 2

S: bossy, arrogant, tyrannical
A: democratic, humble, meek

Question 3

impetuous
It’s easy to be impetuous when you are young and carefree

Answer 3

S: rash, hasty, reckless
A: calm, cautious

Question 4

impish
Do not act like an impish child and wreak havoc during class.

Answer 4

S: mischievous, naughty, playful
A: good, moral

Question 5

implicate
He had been implicated in a financial scandal.

Answer 5

S: imply, involve, blame
A: exclude, exonerate, praise

Question 6

implore
The beggar implored for a little change so he could eat.

Answer 6

S: beg, plead, pray
A: refuse

Question 7

inadvertent
The microwave is an inadvertent invention which resulted in a successful business.

Answer 7

S: accidental, careless, unintentional
A: careful, cautious, intentional

Question 8

inattentive
After more than four hours of class, I become inattentive because of tiredness.

Answer 8

S: negligent, careless, distracted
A: caring, concerned,interested

Question 9

indeterminate
There is an indeterminate number of birds feeding in the park.

Answer 9

S: uncertain, vague, undetermined
A: certain, definite

Question 10

indispensable
The textbook is an indispensable part of learning.

Answer 10

S: necessary, basic, essential
A: additional, extra, inessential

Question 11

indulge
I sometimes indulge in an extra serving of dessert when I’m feeling down.

Answer 11

S: entertain, pamper, satisfy
A: deprive, dissatisfy, neglect

Question 12

industrious
Johnny is known to be a very industrious and smart worker

Answer 12

S: hardworking, diligent, energetic
A: inactive, lazy, lethargic