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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 wander about - wind about; a sharp turn or twist






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






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






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






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






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






7. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






8. Cleverness; slyness






9. Allowing light to shine through






10. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






11. Easy to notice; obvious






12. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






13. To become less active or violent






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






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






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






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






18. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






19. To cause to separate and go in different directions






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






21. To make smaller or less






22. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






23. Not pleasant to look at; unattractive






24. A small rounded hill






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






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






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






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






29. Causing gloom or depression






30. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






31. Cause to start burning






32. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






33. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






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






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






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






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






38. Indicating opposition or resistance






39. Gather or bring together -






40. To mislead or deceive; to fake






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






42. To stick out - to project






43. Extremely careful; particular about details






44. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






45. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






46. To return to normal health or strength; recover






47. 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






48. An enemy - opponent






49. Watchful - careful






50. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly