Vocabulary Practice #1

What does the word talent mean in the sentence below?
Kera’s talent is that she is a good singer

• favorite thing to do
• imaginary activity in a daydream
• future career a child hopes to have
• natural ability to do something well

What does the word mood mean in the sentence below?
You can tell be the look on his face that he is in a bad mood today. 

• use of words
• likely to happen
• way someone feels
• opportunity for change

What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?
I have never heard anything like that peculiar grinding sound.

• awkward
• deafening
• fightening
• unusual

What does the word properly mean in the sentence below?
Please be sure you pack the boxes properly, so the dishes do not break.

• with supervision
• without stopping
• in the correct way
• in the quickest way

What does the word intends mean in the sentence below?
Orlando intends to go to the library after school. 

• likes
• plans
• says
• wants

What dies the world unlikely mean in the sentence below?
It is unlikely that the movie will start on time. 

• likely to be true
• not likely to occur
• likely to happen again
• more than likely to happen

What does the word dislike mean in the sentence below?
I dislike the song that is playing on the radio

• enjoy something
• someone who likes
• the opposite of like
• not like anyone else

What does the word repaint mean in the sentence below?
They will repaint the building.

• not paint
• paint again
• people who paint
• the opposite of paint

What does the word unwise mean in the sentence below?
It is unwise to ride your bike with our a helmet.

• threatening
• showing anger
• lacking wisdom
• sometimes suitable

What does the word refreeze mean in the sentence below?
The water in the bucket will refreeze overnight.

• melt
• thaw
•  not freeze
• freeze again