Vocabulary Quiz

The kind teacher decided to ______ the student, saying they were not at fault for the mistake.

• acquit

• devastate

• idolize

• strand

The wind was strong enough to ______ the tree, causing it to crash to the ground.

• scan

• idolize

• topple

• generate

The sudden rainstorm threatened to ______ the family’s outdoor picnic plans.

• acquit

• devastate

• repent

• scan

She received a standing ______ from the crowd after singing her beautiful song.

• plight

• ovation

• keepsake

• strife

The young boy gave his best friend a bracelet as a ______ to remember him by.

• keepsake

• revocation

• discredit

• plight

He showed ______ when he didn’t even thank his parents for the thoughtful birthday gift.

• ingratitude

• ovation

• plight

• reverie

The child fell into a dreamy ______, imagining himself flying high in the sky.

• plight

• reverie

• strife

• repentance

The suspect tried to ______ the witness by spreading lies about their character.

• discredit

• idolize

• repent

• acquit

After realizing he had been mean to his friend, he decided to ______ and say sorry.

• strand

• repent

• devastate

• generate

The lighthouse’s bright beam helped to guide ships that were in danger of being ______ on the rocks.

• stranded

• acquitted

• devastated

• elusive