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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. Easy to notice; obvious






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






3. Become known or apparent






4. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






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






6. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






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






8. A large indefinite number






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






10. To become less active or violent






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






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






18. The quality of being calm - peaceful - or untroubled






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






20. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






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






22. Indicating opposition or resistance






23. Gather or bring together -






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






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






26. Slightly salty






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






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






29. Progress toward a destination or a goal






30. A pleasingly sweet olfactory property






31. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






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






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






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






35. The force or speed with which something moves






36. Extremely careful; particular about details






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






38. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






39. Very serious or sad






40. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






41. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






42. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






43. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






44. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






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






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






47. Make lighter or brighter






48. Related to the matter at hand






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






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