Vocabulary Quiz for 6th Graders

What does the word "resentment" mean?

• A feeling of joy

• A feeling of anger or displeasure about something unfair

• A feeling of excitement

• A feeling of confusion

Which word best describes the action of expressing sorrow or regret?

• Celebrating

• Lamenting

• Ignoring

• Laughing

If someone moves "stealthily," how are they moving?

• Loudly

• Quickly

• Secretly and quietly

• Clumsily

What does it mean if someone "lingered" in a place?

• They left quickly

• They stayed longer than expected

• They never arrived

• They ran away

Which word describes a calm and peaceful environment?

• Chaotic

• Serene

• Noisy

• Busy

What does it mean to be "poised"?

• To be clumsy and awkward

• To be ready and composed

• To be confused and lost

• To be angry and upset

Which of the following is a synonym for "resentment"?

• Happiness

• Bitterness

• Curiosity

• Surprise

If someone is "lamenting," what might they be doing?

• Singing a happy song

• Writing a joyful letter

• Crying over a loss

• Laughing at a joke

How might a cat move "stealthily"?

• By making a lot of noise

• By tiptoeing quietly

• By jumping up and down

• By running in circles

What is the opposite of "serene"?

• Calm

• Tranquil

• Turbulent

• Peaceful