Gr.6 U5 Set B Vocabulary Quiz ZF

What does the term “acute” most commonly refer to?

• A type of chronic illness

• A sharp or severe condition

• A dull pain

• A gradual change

To “bungle” something means to:

• Execute it perfectly

• Handle it clumsily or ineptly

• Plan it meticulously

• Ignore it completely

The term “duration” refers to:

• The quality of being brief

• The length of time something lasts

• The speed at which something occurs

• The intensity of an event

Which of the following best describes a “facet”?

• An obstacle in a process

• A single aspect or side of something

• An emotional response

• A physical injury

To “fray” can mean to:

• Strengthen fabric

• Cause threads to unravel or become worn out

• Create a new design

• Sew two pieces together

An “inhabitant” is best defined as:

• Someone who travels frequently

• An individual who lives in a particular place

• A temporary visitor

• An animal that migrates

If someone feels “numb,” they are experiencing:

• Intense pain

• Complete sensitivity

• Lack of feeling or sensation

• Emotional distress

A “setback” typically refers to:

• Progress made in a project

• An unexpected difficulty that delays progress

• Achieving a goal ahead of schedule

• Completing tasks efficiently

If someone appears “smug,” they likely seem:

• Humble and modest

• Overly self-satisfied and complacent

• Confused and uncertain

• Angry and frustrated

To “tarry” means to:

• Leave quickly

• Stay longer than necessary; delay leaving

• Arrive on time

• Rush through an event