Vocabulary Quiz

Match each word or phrase to its correct definition or synonym.

• To firmly hold or understand subtle meanings

• Grasp the overtones

• Glass shields protecting drivers from wind

• Surreptitious

• To stay committed or adhere

• Windshields

• Secretive or stealthy

• Stick to

• Intense and uncontrolled worry

• Frantic

Match each word or phrase to its correct definition or synonym.

• A cupboard or room for storing food

• Smile broadly

• Large, obvious grin

• Pantry

• Old-fashioned but charming

• Bloodletting

• Bushes or shrubs planted along borders

• Quaint

• A process of drawing blood (historically

• Hedgerows

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. After a long hike, the (a)   were glistening with dew in the early morning light.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. The children were running around (a)   , trying to finish their chores.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list.

He had to (a)   himself after hearing the shocking news.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. 4. The knights and (a)   attended the royal feast in honor of the king.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list.

She (a)   away the tears as they said their goodbyes.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. His behavior during the trial (a)   his unorthodox methods.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list.

We decided to explore (a)   , avoiding popular tourist spots.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. The little boy (a)   through the crowd to get a glimpse of the parade.