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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. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






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






3. 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






4. Unconventional; strange






5. Difficult to understand; partially hidden






6. To return to normal health or strength; recover






7. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






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






9. Causing gloom or depression






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






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






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






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






14. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






15. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






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






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






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






19. To stick out - to project






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






21. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






22. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






23. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






24. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






25. Gather or bring together -






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






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






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






29. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






30. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






31. Slightly salty






32. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






33. Indicating opposition or resistance






34. Watchful - careful






35. Very serious or sad






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






37. About to happen






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






39. Quick and skillful in movement






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






41. Brief and to the point; concise






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






43. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






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






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






46. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






47. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






48. The force or speed with which something moves






49. The act of making a noisy disturbance






50. Allowing light to shine through