Vocabulary Pre-Quiz (Mrs. Raymond)

What does the word 'abate' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread

• To have an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell

• To admit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• To cause repulsion or horror

Which of the following words describes something with an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell?

• Abate

• Acrid

• Bellow

• Gruesome

What does the word 'bellow' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread

• To have an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell

• To admit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• To cause repulsion or horror

Which of the following words means causing repulsion or horror?

• Abate

• Acrid

• Bellow

• Gruesome

What does the word 'pluck' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread

• To have an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell

• To admit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• Spirited and determined courage

Which of the following words means sending out light?

• Radiant

• Robust

• Overwhelm

• Pamper

What does the word 'robust' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread

• To have an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell

• To admit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• Strong and healthy

Which of the following words means to inundate?

• Abate

• Acrid

• Bellow

• Overwhelm

What does the word 'pamper' mean?

• To become less intense or widespread

• To have an irritatingly strong or unpleasant taste or smell

• To admit a deep, loud roar, typically in pain or anger

• To indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil

Which of the following words means existing or coming before in time?

• Radiant

• Robust

• Prior

• Gruesome