Advanced Vocabulary Quizizz

The root dorm- means “sleep.” The suffix -ory means “place where.” Which of the following is the best definition of “dormitory”?

• a building where students live

• a hotel

• a room where students eat

• a bedspread

Read the table and the sentences that follow.Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Prefix and root meanings

re- back

sist -stand

sub- under

mit- send

Diego rarely shows people his drawings. So he will probably _________ the idea of entering the art contest.

• remit

• resist

• submit

• subsist

Read the sentence from a history textbook and the glossary entry below. Then select the definition in the glossary entry that best fit the meaning of “site” in the sentence.

When work on the Golden Gate Bridge was beginning in 1934, thousands of people from around the United States arrived at the bridge site, hoping to find jobs.

• site n 1. place where there are one or more structures

• site n. 2. place where one or more structures will be built

Read the table of word parts and their meanings. Then choose the words that best complete the sentence.

Prefix Meaning and Root Meaning

ex- beyond

ceed -go

pro- forward

pel - drive

If we all get on the golf cart together, we will __________the weight limit, and the golf cart’s motor will be unable to _________us.

• propel

  exceed

• proceed

  expel

• expel

  exceed

• exceed

  propel

Read the sentences and the dictionary entry and answer the question that follows.

Robert Stemmons is a professional whistler. He earns his living by whistling in front of audiences. professional (pro-fĕsh′ə-nəl) adj. 1. having special knowledge or skill: I didn’t expect a professional singer to perform at the party. 2. Having or showing qualities that are good in a workplace: She handled the disagreement between her coworkers in a professional manner. 3. carrying on an activity for money: Professional ball players earn high salaries. 4. repeatedly behaving a certain way: Carlita plays so many jokes, she is a professional teaser. Based on the dictionary entry, which word would best replace “professional” in the sentence?

• trained

• paid

• habitual

• practical

Read the following paragraph.

Most castles had walls that surrounded a courtyard. They had to be thick enough to withstand the stones that were hurled at them. Another defense was the moat, a water-filled channel that surrounded the castle and kept outsiders from getting too close. Which is the best definition of “defense” as it is used in this sentence?

• battle

• form of protection

• positive quality

• tall building

Most castles had walls that surrounded a courtyard. They had to be thick enough to withstand the stones that were hurled at them. Another defense was the moat, a water-filled channel that surrounded the castle and kept outsiders from getting too close.

Select two examples of castle defenses from the underlined words in the paragraph below.

• Moat and walls

• Drawbridge and portcullis

• Arrow slits and battlements

• Towers and gates

Read the sentence and the thesaurus entry below. Then select the part of the thesaurus entry that contains the best synonym for “formal” as it is used in the sentence.

The neighbors went to Town Hall together to file a formal complaint about the noise at the construction site.

• official, authorized

• fancy, classy

• ceremonial

• prom, cotillion

The prefix ab- means “off.” The root rupt means “break.”

I was really enjoying the movie until it reached the ening, which I thought was too abrupt.

Based on this information and sentence, which of the following is the best definition of “abrupt”?

• sudden

• broken

• lively

• smooth

Keiko wanted to find the perfect gift for her mother. She headed for the mall, which wasn't too far from her high school. First Keiko visited the bookstore. She didn't find any appealing novels there, so she left.

What is a “novel” most likely an example of?

• a place to visit

• a type of book

• a wrapped gift

• a favorite writer