Why the Sky Is Far Away - Vocabulary Test

Match each word on top with the correct definition on the bottom.

• happy or pleased

• magnificent

• actions and feelings of great happiness

• brooded

• very wonderful or beautiful

• preparations

• activities to get ready for something

• satisfied

• worried or fretted

• rejoicing

Match each word on top with the correct definition on the bottom.

• a party where costumes are worn

• rubbish

• a crop of fruit, vegetables, or grain

• straining

• force to make a strenuous/great effort

• harvest

• material that should be thrown away

• merriment

• to laugh or have an enjoyable time

• masquerade

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

There were many preparations before the guests arrived at the party.

• balloons

• jokes

• meals

• activities

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The painting was so magnificent that it was put in a spot where many people could see it.

• beautiful

• heavy

• rough

• simple

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

The actor brooded over his role in the play.

• called

• laughed

• looked

• worried

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

We felt like rejoicing after the football game on Saturday.

• resting

• playing

• worrying

• celebrating

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

We picked up all the rubbish after the party.

• treasure

• trash

• presents

• cake

Directions: Choose the word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

Kids play with such merriment and happiness.

• anger

• confusion

• laughter

• sadness

Which word is a synonym of satisfied in the sentence below?

After the dog ate his food, he was satisfied.

• active

• pleased

• barking

• sleepy

Which word is a synonym of harvest in the sentence below?

The harvest was plentiful this year.

• moonlight

• water

• sun

• crop