Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 7

Fill in the blank: The movie was so __________ that many people left the theater halfway through.

• sterling

• appalling

• prodigy

• reverie

Select the correct definition for the word "murky."

• Clear and bright/shiny

• Dark and gloomy/unclear

• Loud and noisy

• Smooth and shiny

Which sentence uses the word "sterling" correctly?

• The sterling weather made everyone feel gloomy.

• Her sterling performance earned her a standing ovation.

• The sterling was too heavy to lift.

• He was sterling with anger after the argument.

Fill in the blank: His __________ enthusiasm for the project inspired everyone on the team.

• ardent

• appalling

• inevitable

• discordant

Which sentence uses the word "clamor" correctly?

• The clamor of the waves was soothing.

• The clamor of the crowd was deafening.

• The clamor of the book was interesting.

• The clamor of the silence was peaceful.

Fill in the blank: In the debate, her arguments __________ over those of her opponent.

• depreciate

• predominate

• reproach

• mesmerize

Select the correct definition for the word "depreciate."

• To increase in value

• To decrease in value

• To remain constant

• To become more popular

Which sentence uses the word "prodigy" correctly?

• The prodigy of the storm was unexpected.

• She is a musical prodigy, playing the piano at age three.

• The prodigy of the book was thrilling.

• He was prodigy with excitement.

Fill in the blank: The __________ of being ignored by her friends was too much to bear.

• indignity

• reverie

• discordant

• inevitable

Select the correct definition for the word "reproach."

• An expression of praise

• An expression of disapproval

• Not listening to someone

• Supporting something fully