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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. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






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






3. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






4. Slightly salty






5. Unconventional; strange






6. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Very serious or sad






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






13. Gather or bring together -






14. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






15. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






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






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






18. To become less active or violent






19. Cleverness; slyness






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






21. To return to normal health or strength; recover






22. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






23. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






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






25. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






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






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






28. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






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






30. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






31. The force or speed with which something moves






32. Act or move at high speed






33. Having varied uses or functions






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






35. Become known or apparent






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






37. An enemy - opponent






38. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






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






40. Extremely careful; particular about details






41. 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






42. Allowing light to shine through






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






44. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






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






46. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






47. About to happen






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






49. A small rounded hill






50. Easy to notice; obvious