Star Test Words 1

Define the word arbitrary.

Ex. sentence: That decision seems so arbitrary.

• calculated, planned out

• determined by chance

• decisive and to the point

• impossible

Define the word confluence.

Ex. sentence - A confluence of events is leading us toward the finals

• backwards

• accidental, not on purpose

• random

• a joining or coming together

Define the word egregious.

Ex. sentence - These were not just typical infractions, they were egregious.

• normal

• very bad

• unplanned

• calculated

Define the word inadequate.

Ex. sentence - The effort put forth was inadequate to complete the task.

• not enough

• more than enough

• depressing

• embarassing

Define the word diffuse.

Example sentence - The forest was filled with a soft, diffused light.

• eliminate

• concentrated in one place

• to spread out, scatter

• bright and shiny

Define the word thwart.

Ex. sentence - Our efforts to win were thwarted by the other team.

• to stop from happening

• to encourage

• to help

• to preserve for later use

Define the word anvil.

Ex sentence - I need an anvil to make a metal nametag.

• hammer

• song

• heavy, iron block

• excuse

Define the word mantel.

Ex: Go put that picture on the mantel.

• bookshelf

• beam above the fireplace

• television stand

• cupboard

Define the word autobiographical.

Ex: The book we read about Reyna Grande was autobiographical.

• written by the person about their own life

• written by a person about someone else's life

• written by several people about an event

• written by one person about one event

Define the word immersed.

Ex: We were so immersed in the show that we didn't see him come in.

• barely listening to

• distracted

• to become deeply involved in

• to easily believe something