Grade 7 Vocabulary Test

Vocabulary comprehension: What does the word 'ephemeral' mean?

• Related to the study of rocks

• Referring to a large amount of money

• Lasting for a very short time

• Lasting for a very long time

Vocabulary comprehension: Define the word 'indispensable'.

• Unimportant or inconsequential

• Important but not essential

• Optional or unnecessary

• Absolutely necessary or essential

Vocabulary comprehension: Explain the meaning of 'conspicuous'.

• difficult to see

• invisible

• easily seen or noticed

• obscure

Word meaning: Provide a synonym for the word 'cordial'.

• hostile

• unfriendly

• angry

• friendly or polite

Word meaning: What is the meaning of 'vilify'?

• To ignore and avoid

• To speak or write about someone in a way that makes them seem bad or worthless

• To apologize and make amends

• To praise and admire

Word meaning: Give an antonym for the word 'ascend'.

• Descend

• Rise

• Climb

• Elevate

Context clues: Use 'juvenile' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The juvenile delinquent was caught stealing from the store.

• The juvenile elephant was the largest in the herd.

• The juvenile book was a bestseller.

• The juvenile doctor performed the surgery.

A juvenile is a younger person?

• True

• False

Context clues: How can you use 'cynic' in a sentence to convey its meaning?

• I am a cynic, I always see the positive side of things.

• She is such a cynic, always trusting everyone's intentions.

• He is not a cynic, he always believes in the best of people.

• She is such a cynic, always doubting everyone's intentions.

Context clues: Provide a context clue for the word 'elation'.

• anger

• confusion

• happiness

• sadness