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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. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






2. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






4. Unconventional; strange






5. The act of making a noisy disturbance






6. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






7. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






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






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






10. To stick out - to project






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






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






13. To make smaller or less






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






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






16. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






17. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






18. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






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






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






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






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






23. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






24. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






25. Extremely careful; particular about details






26. Not pleasant to look at; unattractive






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






28. Easy to notice; obvious






29. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






30. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






31. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






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






33. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






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






35. Make lighter or brighter






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






37. 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






38. Poise - assurance - great self-confidence; perpendicularity






39. The force or speed with which something moves






40. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






41. Cause to start burning






42. Very tiring - calling for an extreme effort






43. Related to the matter at hand






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






45. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






46. A large indefinite number






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






48. Brief and to the point; concise






49. A small rounded hill






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