Vocabulary Quiz

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

• Glass shields protecting drivers from wind

• Windshields

• Secretive or stealthy

• Frantic

• To stay committed or adhere

• Grasp the overtones

• To firmly hold or understand subtle meanings

• Surreptitious

• Intense and uncontrolled worry

• Stick to

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

• Bushes or shrubs planted along borders

• Quaint

• A process of drawing blood (historically

• Pantry

• A cupboard or room for storing food

• Bloodletting

• Old-fashioned but charming

• Hedgerows

• Large, obvious grin

• Smile broadly

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from the list. After a long hike, the ____________ 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 ____________, trying to finish their chores.

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

He had to ____________ himself after hearing the shocking news.

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

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

She ____________ 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 ____________ his unorthodox methods.

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

We decided to explore ____________, avoiding popular tourist spots.

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