Wordly Wise Vocabulary Test #14 7th Grade

1. A plausible excuse is:

• A. Seems true.

• B. Is certainly true.

• C. Is probably untrue.

• D. Is certainly untrue.

2. An alleged criminal is someone who:

• A. Has definitely committed a crime.

• B. Has been accused of a crime.

• C. Accuses someone else of a crime.

• D. Is in charge of a criminal court.

3. Bharg had an incredulous look on his face. This showed that he was feeling:

• A. Very angry.

• B. Disbelieving.

• C. Mildly confused.

• D. Joyful.

• E. Gassy.

4. The Navy Seals and Delta Force are counterparts. This means that the Seals and Delta Force have:

• A. Different roles.

• B. The same leader.

• C. Similar roles.

• D. Cool guns!

• E. A different number of members.

5. Which is an example of pandering?

• A. Juliette congratulating her cousin at his high school graduation.

• B. A game company designing and selling violent video games to young teens.

• C. Daniel's parents giving him an allowance in exchange for doing chores.

• D. Mr. McHatton giving good grades to students who have earned them.

• E. Rowan getting an award for Best Tech Support.

6. Which of these is most likely to be found in a menagerie?

• A. Monkeys.

• B. Elijah.

• C. Andy.

• D. Angie.

• E. Clay.

7. Synonym for enthralled:

• A. Uninterested.

• B. Puzzled.

• C. Captivated.

• D. Amused.

• E. Neutral.

8. Synonym for preposterous:

• A. Unexpected.

• B. Prominent.

• C. Courageous.

• D. Ridiculous.

• E. Hunky-Dorry

9. Synonym for incredulous:

• A. Skeptical, like Angie!

• B. Fabulous, like Mr. McHatton.

• C. Fascinating, like Bharg.

• D. Furious, like Elijah was when the Patriots took a guard in the first round of the NFL Draft.

10. Synonym for naive:

• A. Gentle, like Downy!

• B. Innocent, like the Ukranian people.

• C. Pale, like Mr. McHatton's skin.

• D. Soft, like a cuddly blankie!