Grade 5 Vocabulary Challenge

Define the word 'affluence' and use it in a sentence.

• The affluence of the town caused widespread unemployment.

• The affluence of the family led to their financial struggles.

• Affluence is synonymous with poverty.

• The family's affluence allowed them to live in a luxurious mansion.

Find a synonym for 'arrears'.

• debts

• advances

• dues

• payments

What is the antonym of 'cascade'?

• flow

• gush

• trickle

• dribble

Spell the word 'cringe' correctly.

• crange

• crinje

• crinje

• cringe

Use 'crotchety' in a sentence to describe someone's behavior.

• The old man's crotchety behavior was evident in his constant grumbling and complaining.

• The crotchety child was always cheerful and friendly.

• The young woman's crotchety behavior was surprising to everyone.

• His crotchety behavior was a result of his positive outlook on life.

What does 'immobile' mean?

• Capable of swimming

• Able to fly

• Not able to move

• Always running

Identify a synonym for 'impassable'.

• untraversable

• uncrossable

• unpassable

• unbeatable

Create a sentence using the word 'innovation'.

• The innovation failed to meet expectations.

• The company's latest innovation revolutionized the industry.

• The team lacked innovation in their approach.

• Innovation is not necessary for progress.

What is the meaning of 'jovial'?

• cheerful and friendly

• sad and distant

• boring and dull

• angry and hostile

Spell the word 'manacle' correctly.

• mancle

• manacel

• manacel

• manacle