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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. Indicating opposition or resistance






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






3. Quick and skillful in movement






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






5. The force or speed with which something moves






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






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






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






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






10. A large indefinite number






11. Make lighter or brighter






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






19. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






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






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






22. Easy to notice; obvious






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






24. Threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way






25. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






26. Related to the matter at hand






27. About to happen






28. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






29. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






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






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






32. A small rounded hill






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






34. Allowing light to shine through






35. To make smaller or less






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






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






38. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






39. To become less active or violent






40. Progress toward a destination or a goal






41. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






42. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






43. Causing gloom or depression






44. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






45. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






46. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






47. Slightly salty






48. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






49. Act or move at high speed






50. Extremely careful; particular about details