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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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. The quality of being calm - peaceful - or untroubled






2. Very serious or sad






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






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






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






6. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






7. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






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






9. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






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






11. Having varied uses or functions






12. Make lighter or brighter






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






14. The act of making a noisy disturbance






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






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






17. Indicating opposition or resistance






18. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






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






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






21. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






22. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






23. To mislead or deceive; to fake






24. To stick out - to project






25. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






26. Brief and to the point; concise






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






28. An enemy - opponent






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






30. Allowing light to shine through






31. Gather or bring together -






32. About to happen






33. Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out






34. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






35. Causing gloom or depression






36. 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






37. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






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






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






40. Unconventional; strange






41. Progress toward a destination or a goal






42. Related to the matter at hand






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






44. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






46. Overbearing - arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing - compelling






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






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






49. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






50. To cause to separate and go in different directions