VOCABULARY REVIEW

​Vocabulary Review for Midterm Exam (New World Book)

by Miss May

Fashion Vocabulary

• to make someone feel that they cannot breathe   (ทำให้หายใจลำบาก)

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​STIFLE (v.)

• something that is slightly different from the  usual form of something (ที่มีรูปแบบแตกต่าง  ออกไป)

​VARIANT (adj.)

• modern, up-to-date, fashionable (ร่วมสมัย,   ทันสมัย)

​CONTEMPORARY (adj.)

• to show one’s true worth, or abilities, to gain  a high degree or of popularity or success (ให้เห็นค่า, เห็นความสามารถ, แสดงให้เห็นตัวตน)​

​CAME INTO HIS/HER OWN (idm.)

• things that are sold, goods (สินค้า)

MERCHANDISE (n.)

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Multiple Choice

The thick smoke filled the room and began to __________ everyone inside.

• A. protect

• B. stifle

• C. relax

• D. guide

Multiple Choice

Scientists studied a rare __________ of the virus that behaved differently from the others.

• A. tradition

• B. result

• C. variant

• D. duplicate

Multiple Choice

The gallery focuses on __________ art that reflects modern life and current issues.

• A. ancient

• B. historical

• C. temporary

• D.contemporary

Multiple Choice

After years of practice, the young athlete finally __________ and gained recognition for his talent.

• A. fell behind

• B. lost interest

• C. came into his own

• D. gave up

Multiple Choice

Fans lined up to buy band __________ after the concert ended.

• A. tickets

• B. instruments

• C. decorations

• D. merchandise

Fashion Vocabulary

(Part 2)

• modest / not showing a lot of skin (ที่สุภาพ,   เรียบร้อย)

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​CONSERVATIVE (adj.)

• a foolish and careless mistake (ความสะเพร่า,   ความผิดพลาด)

​BLUNDER (n.)

• a suggestion (ข้อแนะนำ)

TIP (n.)

• to give out metallic noise (ส่งเสียงดังกริ๊ง)

JANGLES (v.)

• a band / chain worn on armor wrist as an   ornament (กำไล, สร้อยข้อมือ, สร้อยข้อเท้า)

BRACELET (n.)

• a border or edge of cloth (ชายเสื้อ, ชายกระโปรง)

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HEMLINE (n.)

DIALOGUE COMPLETION

Multiple Choice

A: “Do you like my outfit, or is it too flashy?”
B: “Hmm… it’s actually pretty ________.”

• A. flashy

• B. conservative

• C. messy

• D. outdated

Multiple Choice

A: “Oh no! I accidentally sent the email to the wrong person.”
B: “That’s a huge ________!”

• A. blunder

• B. surprise

• C. success

• D. compliment

Fill in the Blanks

A: “Can you give me some advice on how to improve my essay?”
B: “Sure, here’s a helpful

.”

Multiple Choice

A: “I always hear coins when you walk into the room. What’s that sound?”
B: “Oh, that’s just my keys. They ________ in my pocket.”

• A. rattle

• B. jangles

• C. thump

• D. whistle

Fill in the Blanks

A: “I bought this new

for my birthday. Isn’t it cute?”
B: “Yes! It really matches your outfit.”

Multiple Choice

A: “Do you think this dress is too short?”
B: “No, the ________ is fine. It looks elegant.”

• A. hemline

• B. sleeve

• C. collar

• D. fabric

​Memory Vocabulary

• something that happens in society or nature that is hard to explain (ปรากฏการณ์ธรรมชาติ,   สิ่งประหลาด)

​PHENOMENON (n.)

• a disease (การป่วย, ความผิดปกติ)

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DISORDER (n.)

• constant, continuing without changing (ถาวร, ยั่งยืน,   ชั่วกาลนาน)

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PERPETUAL (adj.)

• to become known by many people (หมุนเวียน, แพร่,   ส่ง)

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CIRCULATE (v.)

• to having been attacked and getting one’s money  stolen (ถูกทำร้ายเพื่อฉกชิงของ)

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MUGGED (v.)

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Multiple Choice

The northern lights are a natural ________ that attracts tourists from all over the world.

• A. phenomenon

• B. invention

• C. mistake

• D. rumor

Multiple Choice

She was diagnosed with an eating ________ that made her very conscious about food.

• A. disorder

• B. celebration

• C. habit

• D. exercise

Multiple Choice

The clock in the town square seems to keep running without stopping, marking time in a ________ motion.

• A. perpetual

• B. temporary

• C. occasional

• D. rare

Multiple Choice

News of the festival began to ________ quickly through the community.

• A. circulate

• B. disappear

• C. vanish

• D. ignore

Multiple Choice

He was walking home late at night when he was suddenly ________ by two strangers.

• A. mugged

• B. greeted

• C. invited

• D. rescued

​Memory Vocabulary
(Part 2)

• a mobile phone that also has some of the functions   of a computer (โทรศัพท์มือถือ)

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SMARTPHONE (n.)

• to have information about what is happening or where somebody/something is (ติดตาม)

​KEEP TRACK OF (phrv.)

• sheet of paper that are held together at the top and used for writing notes on (สมุดฉีก)

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​NOTEPAD (n.)

• easy to notice (ที่เห็นได้ชัดเจน)

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CONSPICUOUS (adj.)

• (piece or length of) fine cord or ribbon used for tying things (ด้าย, เชือก)

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STRING (n.)

DIALOGUE COMPLETION

Fill in the Blanks

A: “Where do you write down all your reminders for school?”
B: “I usually just use my

.”

Multiple Choice

A: “How do you remember all your homework deadlines?”
B: “I try to ________ everything in my planner.”

• A. keep track of

• B. forget

• C. ignore

• D. erase

Fill in the Blanks

A: “I need something quick to jot down ideas during class.”
B: “Why don’t you use a

?”

Multiple Choice

A: “That bright yellow jacket really stands out in the crowd!”
B: “Yeah, it’s definitely ________.”

• A. conspicuous

• B. hidden

• C. dull

• D. ordinary

Fill in the Blanks

A: “I can’t find the beads for my bracelet project.”
B: “Check if there’s a

holding them together somewhere.”

​Natural Resources and Energy Vocabulary

• the process of skillfully handling, controlling, or   using something (การควบคุมหรือการใช้)

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MANIPULATION (n.)

• completely clean and not containing any bacteria   (ปราศจากเชื้อโรค)

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STERILE (adj.)

• containing dangerous or poisonous substances   (ทำให้เน่า, ทำให้มีเชื้อโรค)      

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CONTAMINATED (adj.)

• upset (โศกเศร้าเสียใจ)

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DISTRESSED (adj.)

• a model of an invention used to test its design   before it is produced (ต้นแบบ, แบบฉบับ)

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PROTOTYPE (n.)

SENTENCE COMPLETION

Multiple Choice

The scientist warned that improper handling could lead to the sample becoming ________.

• A.contaminated

• B. clean

• C. purified

• D. fresh

Multiple Choice

The lab must remain completely ________ to prevent any bacteria from affecting the experiment.

• A. sterile

• B. messy

• C. polluted

• D. tainted

Multiple Choice

After hearing the bad news, she looked visibly ________.

• A. distressed

• B. relaxed

• C. cheerful

• D. delighted

Multiple Choice

The engineer showed the first working ________ of the new gadget to the team.

• A. prototype

• B. blueprint

• C. diagram

• D. drawing

Multiple Choice

The magician’s skillful ________ of the cards amazed everyone at the table.

• A. manipulation

• B. neglect
  

• C. confusion
  

• D. observation

CONTEXT CLUES

Multiple Choice

Forests, water, and oil are all natural resources that people use to meet their needs.

What does natural resources most nearly mean?

• A) Things made in factories

• B) Supplies found in nature that people use

• C) Dangerous materials

• D) Unused land

Multiple Choice

Gasoline is made from petroleum, which is pumped from deep underground.

What is petroleum?

• A) A type of metal

• B) A plant product

• C) A fossil fuel like oil

• D) A renewable resource

Multiple Choice

The plant produces electricity using nuclear power, which comes from splitting atoms.

What is nuclear power?

• A) Energy from wind

• B) Energy from water

• C) Energy from chemical reactions

• D) Energy from atoms

Multiple Choice

Wind and sunlight are renewable because they can be used again and again without running out.

What does renewable mean?

• A) Expensive

• B) Dangerous

• C) Can be replaced naturally

• D) Hard to find

Multiple Choice

Solar panels on the roof collect solar energy to power the building.

What is solar energy?

• A) Energy from heat inside Earth

• B) Energy from the sun

• C) Energy from water

• D) Energy from coal

Multiple Choice

The dam was built across the river to control flooding and store water.

What is a dam?

• A) A bridge

• B) A wall built to block water

• C) A power plant

• D) A canal

Multiple Choice

The hydroelectric plant generates electricity by using moving water.

What does hydroelectric mean?

• A) Powered by oil

• B) Powered by wind

• C) Powered by sunlight

• D) Powered by water

Multiple Choice

Farmers prefer arable land because crops grow well there.

What does arable land mean?

• A) Land covered in water

• B) Land suitable for farming

• C) Land used for buildings

• D) Land rich in minerals

Multiple Choice

The company harvested timber from the forest to make furniture.

What does timber mean?

• A) Leaves

• B) Wild animals

• C) Cut wood used for building or products

• D) Soil

Multiple Choice

The country became wealthy after discovering mineral deposits underground.

What are mineral deposits?

• A) Fertile soil

• B) Water supplies

• C) Underground collections of valuable minerals

• D) Forest resources

Well done, students!