Vocabulary Understanding Quiz

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The atmosphere in the room became **tense** as everyone waited for the test results, with silence filling the air.

• nervous

• calm

• relaxed

• joyful

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. Sarah felt **anxious** before her big presentation, her heart racing and palms sweating.

• nervous

• excited

• bored

• confident

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. In the darkness, Mark **groped** around for his lost keys, his fingers searching blindly.

• searched blindly

• walked quickly

• spoke softly

• listened carefully

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The magician was about to **reveal** his greatest trick, leaving the audience in eager anticipation.

• show

• hide

• ignore

• forget

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The artist's painting was such a perfect **imitation** of the original that it fooled everyone.

• copy

• original

• unique

• authentic

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The two friends got into a **tussle** over the last piece of pizza, playfully wrestling for it.

• tussle

• dance

• sing

• cook

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. Every spring, the flowers in the garden **renew** their vibrant colors, bringing beauty to the neighborhood.

• refresh

• remove

• reduce

• reveal

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The old photograph had a small **fragment** missing from the corner, making it incomplete.

• Piece

• corner

• photograph

• incomplete

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. After making a quick decision, Jane felt a deep sense of **regret** for not thinking it through.

• doubt/sadness

• joy

• indifference

• satisfaction

Read each of the following sentences. In the space provided, define what you think each of the words in bold mean based on how it is used in the sentence. The **tenderness** in his voice as he comforted his crying sister showed how much he cared.

• gentleness

• anger

• indifference

• harshness