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






2. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






3. Related to the matter at hand






4. To mislead or deceive; to fake






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






6. 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






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






8. To float easily and gently on the air; drift






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






10. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






11. 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






12. Indicating opposition or resistance






13. An enemy - opponent






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






15. Become known or apparent






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






17. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






18. A small rounded hill






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






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






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






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






23. The act of making a noisy disturbance






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






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






26. Threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way






27. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






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






29. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






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






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






32. Make lighter or brighter






33. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






34. Not pleasant to look at; unattractive






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






36. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






37. Progress toward a destination or a goal






38. Watchful - careful






39. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






40. Very serious or sad






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






42. Allowing light to shine through






43. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






44. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






45. Brief and to the point; concise






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






47. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






48. A large indefinite number






49. To stick out - to project






50. Having varied uses or functions