Unit 5 Vocabulary Test

For each item, choose the word whose meaning is suggested by the clue given. A __?__ student is very, very smart.

• brilliant

• average

• dull

• slow

For each item, choose the word whose meaning is suggested by the clue given. Something __?__ is rough and unpleasant to the senses.

• harsh

• smooth

• soft

• gentle

For each item, choose the word whose meaning is suggested by the clue given. Bring parts together into a whole if you want to __?__ them.

• unite

• separate

• divide

• scatter

For each item, choose the word whose meaning is suggested by the clue given. You take a(n) __?__ when you quickly throw yourself down or into something.

• plunge

• stroll

• saunter

• amble

For each item, choose the word whose meaning is suggested by the clue given. Things that __?__ continue in the same way for a long time.

• endure

• cease

• halt

• interrupt

From the words in the box, choose the one that best completes each sentence. It only took one ________________ to see that a fire had started.

• glance

• moment

• hour

• day

From the words in the box, choose the one that best completes each sentence. My grandparents like restaurants with a quiet ________________.

• atmosphere

• noise

• crowd

• chaos

From the words in the box, choose the one that best completes each sentence. I am a fast runner, so only people who are very ________________ can beat me in a race.

• swift

• slow

• lazy

• tired

From the words in the box, choose the one that best completes each sentence. We will ________________ the jury if we gather enough proof.

• convince

• ignore

• distract

• confuse

From the words in the box, choose the one that best completes each sentence. Real diamonds are very ________________, but fake ones are inexpensive.

• precious

• common

• cheap

• ordinary