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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. Talk in a noisy - excited - or declamatory manner






2. The act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)






3. To calm down; to put down or suppress; to put an end to






4. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






5. Great enthusiasm for or devotion to a cause - ideal - or goal






6. Watchful - careful






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






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






9. Gather or bring together -






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






11. Slightly salty






12. A person who lives apart from society and often alone






13. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






14. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






15. Indicating opposition or resistance






16. To move back and forth or to be unsure or weak






17. To walk in a way that makes it look as if you think you are important; strut






18. To become less active or violent






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






20. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






21. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






22. To drive away; to force to leave a place by official decree






23. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






24. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike






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






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






27. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






28. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






29. To mislead or deceive; to fake






30. Not pleasant to look at; unattractive






31. Act or move at high speed






32. An enemy - opponent






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






34. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






35. Unconventional; strange






36. Make lighter or brighter






37. Allowing light to shine through






38. To fill or make complete again - add a new stock or supply to.






39. The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up






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






41. Having varied uses or functions






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






43. Brief and to the point; concise






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






45. To wander about - wind about; a sharp turn or twist






46. A large number of bees; a large number of moving people - animals - or insects






47. The force or speed with which something moves






48. Actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)






49. Quick and skillful in movement






50. Progress toward a destination or a goal