Vocabulary Skills Assessment

Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.

What is the meaning of the word reverts as it is used in the paragraph above?

• stands up straight

• peeks at presents

• drinks too much eggnog

• goes back to being what he was

A "belligerent" person is likely to be:

• Peaceful

• Aggressive

• Friendly

• Indifferent

Which word is an antonym for "egocentric"?

• Narcissistic

• Self-absorbed

• Selfless

• Vain

What is the meaning of the word "benevolent"?

• Malevolent

• Generous

• Indifferent

• Miserly

Which of the following is a synonym for "elated"?

• Ecstatic

• Depressed

• Confused

• Terrified

What is the antonym of "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Archaic

In the sentence "The clandestine meeting took place at midnight," what does "clandestine" mean?

• Noisy

• Secret

• Late

• Brief

Which word is related to "luminous"?

• Dark

• Bright

• Heavy

• Silent

What is the best definition of "meticulous"?

• Careless

• Precise

• Quick

• Lazy

Choose the word that has a similar meaning to "tranquil".

• Chaotic

• Peaceful

• Loud

• Exciting