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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. Allowing light to shine through






2. Progress toward a destination or a goal






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






4. To run hurriedly w/ quick - short steps






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






6. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






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






8. The ability to grow - develop - or improve






9. An action that is planned to achieve a goal






10. Very tiring - calling for an extreme effort






11. Continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying






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






13. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






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






15. Enjoying the company of others; Friendly






16. To tell a story or describe a series of events






17. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






18. Cause to start burning






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






20. Cleverness; slyness






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






22. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






23. Become known or apparent






24. Fearful or anxious - especially about the future






25. Related to the matter at hand






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






27. Brief and to the point; concise






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






29. Act or move at high speed






30. Watchful - careful






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






32. Causing gloom or depression






33. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






35. Not pleasant to look at; unattractive






36. To stick out - to project






37. Gather or bring together -






38. Listen without the speaker's knowledge






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






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






41. Outrageously bad; clearly wrong or illegal






42. The outer boundary of a circle; the perimeter






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






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






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






46. To cause to separate and go in different directions






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






48. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






49. Quick and skillful in movement






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