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100 Words For Every Middleschooler

Subjects : english, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Very tiring - calling for an extreme effort






2. Refusing to give up or stop; continuing despite difficulties






3. To tell a story or describe a series of events






4. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






5. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






6. Arousing wonder and fear - as if supernatural; eerie






7. Item that is studied by scientists as an example of an entire set of things






8. A small rounded hill






9. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






10. Having varied uses or functions






11. Ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future






12. Brief and to the point; concise






13. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






14. A barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.






15. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






16. The quality of being calm - peaceful - or untroubled






17. To wear away or change - as in color or surface texture - by exposure to the wind - rain - and other conditions of the atmosphere






18. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






19. Related to the matter at hand






20. The force or speed with which something moves






21. (n) a deliberate act of destruction or disruption where equipment is damaged






22. Alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration






23. The act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men)






24. Become known or apparent






25. The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage






26. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






27. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






28. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






29. To enliven - cheer - give spirit or liveliness to syn- stimulate - excite - gladden ant- discourage - dispirit - dishearten - inhibit






30. Done slyly or stealthily - sneaky - secret - shifty; stolen






31. A hot glowing or smouldering fragment of wood or coal left from a fire






32. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






33. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






34. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






35. Act or move at high speed






36. The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g. - yourself)






37. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






38. Extremely careful; particular about details






39. To set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire






40. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






41. To become real or actual; to appear in physical form - especially suddenly






42. Gather or bring together -






43. Talk in a noisy - excited - or declamatory manner






44. The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)






45. Causing gloom or depression






46. Make lighter or brighter






47. To wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion






48. Allowing light to shine through






49. Quick and skillful in movement






50. To return to normal health or strength; recover