Vocabulary Quiz

The cloudy water in the pond was so __ that we couldn't see the fish swimming below.

• murky

• evident

• similar

• specific

The small stream, or __, flowed gently down the hillside.

• cascade

• rivulet

• precipice

• turbulence

His constant lateness to work was a clear __ of his lack of commitment.

• factor

• solution

• indication

• amplification

The teacher asked for a __ example of symbolism in the story.

• similar

• essential

• specific

• evident

The scientist needed to __ the machine before beginning the experiment.

• stammer

• fume

• generate

• activate

The beautiful waterfall created a __ of water down the rocky cliff.

• rivulet

• precipice

• cascade

• turbulence

It's your __ to clean your room and do your chores.

• humiliation

• immaturity

• responsibility

• solution

The loud noise seemed to __ his fear, and he hid under his bed.

• trigger

• reduce

• amplify

• generate

The unstable air caused __ during the flight, making some passengers nervous.

• immaturity

• humiliation

• turbulence

• precipice

His face turned red with __ when he tripped in front of the whole class.

• immaturity

• humiliation

• responsibility

• turbulence