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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. Progress toward a destination or a goal






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






3. Having varied uses or functions






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






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






6. Slightly salty






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






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






9. To occupy the complete attention - absorb fully






10. Related to the matter at hand






11. An insufficient amount or supply; a shortage






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






13. The act of restoring someone or something to the rightful owner or to a former state or position; making good on a loss or damage






14. Easy to notice; obvious






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






16. Act or move at high speed






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






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






19. Cause to start burning






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






21. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization






22. To make smaller or less






23. Allowing light to shine through






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






25. A natural talent or ability; quickness in learning






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






27. Become known or apparent






28. Capable of being harmed - damaged - or injured






29. Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Quick and skillful in movement






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






36. Cleverness; slyness






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






38. About to happen






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






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






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






42. To mislead or deceive; to fake






43. Very steep or overhanging place; cliff






44. Emitting or reflecting light - glowing; illuminating






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






46. An enemy - opponent






47. Specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject






48. Feelings of uncertainty - apprehension






49. Causing disgust or hatred; repulsive






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