Sparkle Words SAT 1.1 Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses "dispatch" correctly as a noun?

• We'll dispatch a repair crew right away.

• He approved the request with dispatch.

• They will dispatch the package tomorrow.

• She dispatched the letter quickly.

Which of the following phrases means the same as 'douse the flames'?

• Start the fire

• Extinguish the fire

• Build the fire

• Ignore the fire

What is the meaning of 'douse' in the sentence 'I'll douse the flames with the hose'?

• To start

• To put out

• To build

• To ignore

What part of speech is the word 'expressly' when it means 'plainly, in so many words; for a particular purpose'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

What part of speech is the word 'express' when it means 'to share'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adverb

• Adjective

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'express' as a verb?

• The express train arrived on time.

• She wanted to express her gratitude.

• They took the express route.

• He bought an express ticket.

What part of speech is the word "famished" when it means "suffering severely from hunger or from a lack of something"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which of the following sentences uses the word "famished" correctly?

• The famished dog barked loudly.

• The famished immigrants were fed and given comfort from their long journey.

• The famished car drove quickly.

• The famished tree grew tall.

In the sentence "The famished immigrants were fed and given comfort from their long journey," what does "famished" describe?

• The journey

• The comfort

• The immigrants

• The food

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

• Abandon

• Support

• Create

• Understand