"The Leap" Vocab Practice

Read the sentence below and choose the most appropriate vocabulary word from the list to complete each sentence.

The words to choose from are: encroach, extricate, constrict, comply, tentative. 

In the short story, the tension began to ________ the characters' movements, making it difficult for them to interact freely.

• Encroach

• Extricate

• Constrict

• Comply

• Tentative

Read the sentence below and choose the most appropriate vocabulary word from the list to complete each sentence.

The words to choose from are: encroach, extricate, constrict, comply, tentative. 

The protagonist was able to ________ from a difficult situation with the help of an unexpected ally.

• Encroach

• Extricate

• Constrict

• Comply

• Tentative

Read the sentence below and choose the most appropriate vocabulary word from the list to complete each sentence.

The words to choose from are: encroach, extricate, constrict, comply, tentative. 

As the mysterious fog started to ________ upon the village, the mood of the story became increasingly eerie.

• Encroach

• Extricate

• Constrict

• Comply

• Tentative

Read the sentence below and choose the most appropriate vocabulary word from the list to complete each sentence.

The words to choose from are: encroach, extricate, constrict, comply, tentative. 

The narrator’s ________ description of the setting helped set the tone for the story, hinting at future developments.

• Encroach

• Extricate

• Constrict

• Comply

• Tentative

Read the sentence below and choose the most appropriate vocabulary word from the list to complete each sentence.

The words to choose from are: encroach, extricate, constrict, comply, tentative. 

To ensure no one got hurt, the characters needed to ________ with the rules set by the antagonist.

• Encroach

• Extricate

• Constrict

• Comply

• Tentative

Which sentence uses the word "precision" correctly?

Precision – The quality of being exact and accurate. Example: The surgeon’s precision ensured the operation was a complete success.

• The painter’s precision made the mural vibrant and lifelike.

• She showed precision by running quickly across the field.

• His precision in storytelling was admired for its humour.

• They used precision to estimate the number of people at the event.

Which sentence uses the word "vignette" correctly?

Vignette – A brief, evocative description, account, or episode. Example: The author opened her novel with a vignette that captured the mood of a summer evening.

• The director added a short vignette to explain the character’s backstory.

• He prepared a vignette to repair the leaking pipe.

• She used a vignette to clean the glass surface.

• The scientist published a vignette about his experiment results.

Which sentence uses the word "calibrated" correctly?

Calibrated – Adjusted or marked with measurements for accuracy. Example: The scientist carefully calibrated the scale to ensure accurate readings.

• The mechanic calibrated the engine for better performance.

• She calibrated the lamp to make it brighter.

• They calibrated the recipe by adding more sugar.

• He calibrated his speech to make it more convincing.

Which sentence uses the word "radiance" correctly?

Radiance – A vivid, glowing light or brightness. Example: The radiance of the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.

• Her radiance lit up the entire stage during the performance.

• The radiance of the music echoed through the hall.

• The radiance of the flower smelled wonderful.

• He showed radiance by walking confidently into the room.

Which sentence uses the word "superannuated" correctly?

Superannuated – Outdated or retired due to age or obsolescence. Example: The superannuated machinery was replaced with more modern equipment.

• The factory removed superannuated equipment to improve production.

• His superannuated attitude made him seem rude.

• She bought superannuated clothes for a costume party.

• The superannuated employee was praised for her creativity.