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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. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






2. About to happen






3. Brief and to the point; concise






4. Having varied uses or functions






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






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






7. 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






8. Allowing light to shine through






9. Slightly salty






10. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






11. Cause to start burning






12. A large indefinite number






13. Overbearing - arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing - compelling






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






15. To hesitate - stumble - lose courage; to speak hesitatingly; to lose drive - weaken - decline






16. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






17. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






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






19. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






20. To return to normal health or strength; recover






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






22. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






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






24. The power to resist fatigue or illness while working hard; endurance






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






26. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






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






28. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






29. Make lighter or brighter






30. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






31. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






32. 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






33. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






34. A small rounded hill






35. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






36. Very tiring - calling for an extreme effort






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






38. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






39. The act of making a noisy disturbance






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






41. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






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






43. The force or speed with which something moves






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






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






46. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






48. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






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






50. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured