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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 steep or overhanging place; cliff






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






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






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






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






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






7. Slightly salty






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






9. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






10. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






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






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






13. To become less active or violent






14. Refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant






15. An enemy - opponent






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






17. Related to the matter at hand






18. Unconventional; strange






19. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






20. 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






21. Threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way






22. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






23. The act of making a noisy disturbance






24. Easy to notice; obvious






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






26. Very great destruction - ruin; great confusion and disorder






27. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






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






29. 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






30. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






31. Become known or apparent






32. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






33. Progress toward a destination or a goal






34. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






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






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






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






38. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






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






40. Indicating opposition or resistance






41. The act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components






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






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






44. A large indefinite number






45. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






46. To return to normal health or strength; recover






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






48. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






49. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






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