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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. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






3. Having varied uses or functions






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






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






6. The act of making a noisy disturbance






7. Causing gloom or depression






8. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






9. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






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






11. Extremely careful; particular about details






12. Cleverness; slyness






13. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






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






15. Become known or apparent






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






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






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






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






20. Quick and skillful in movement






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






22. An enemy - opponent






23. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






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






25. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






26. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






27. Very serious or sad






28. To stick out - to project






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






30. Slightly salty






31. Act or move at high speed






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






33. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






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






35. Easy to notice; obvious






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






37. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






38. Threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way






39. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






40. Unconventional; strange






41. To return to normal health or strength; recover






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






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






44. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






45. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






46. About to happen






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






49. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






50. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm