Vocab Quiz 5

These fragile ecosystems are highly sensitive to changes in temperature. What does the author mean when he say the ecosystem is fragile?

• strong and resilient
• immune to changes
• able to withstand extreme conditions
• easily damaged or disrupted

The new tax will cause considerable hardship. What kind of hardship may the new tax cause?

• Physical hardship
• Emotional hardship
• Social hardship
• Financial hardship

The impact knocked her down . What does impact in this sentence mean?

• a forceful contact or collision
• a soothing massage
• a pleasant surprise
• a gentle breeze

Aaron's face was emotionless, but the impact of Allison's words was unmistakable. The word impact in this sentence means-

• Weight or pressure
• Sound or vibration
• Color or brightness
• Effect or influence

A jagged bolt of lightning pierced the angry black clouds, and she moved away from the edge of the porch. The word jagged means-

• Smooth and straight
• Soft and fluffy
• Round and symmetrical
• Rough or uneven

A synonym for fragile is-

• Strong
• Robust
• Sturdy
• Delicate

an antonym for fragile is-

• weak
• delicate
• brittle
• strong

a synonym for hardship is-

• Difficulty
• Pleasure
• Comfort
• Ease

a synonym for impact is-

• cause
• determine

• impression

• support

a synonym for jagged is-

• delicate

• rough

• smooth
• soft