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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. Quick and skillful in movement






2. Brief and to the point; concise






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






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






5. Unconventional; strange






6. Having varied uses or functions






7. The act of making a noisy disturbance






8. Related to the matter at hand






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






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






11. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






12. To cause to separate and go in different directions






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






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






15. Threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way






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






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






18. Slightly salty






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






26. About to happen






27. Extremely careful; particular about details






28. 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






29. Causing gloom or depression






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






31. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






32. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






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






35. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






36. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






37. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






38. A large indefinite number






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






40. To return to normal health or strength; recover






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






42. Cleverness; slyness






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






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






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






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






47. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






48. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






49. Gather or bring together -






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