Iready Vocab

What is the correct meaning of the word "brooch"?

The antique brooch had a beautiful purple stone in it.

• decorative pin

• work of art

• piece of furniture

• colored glass

What is the meaning of the phrase "Clear as mud"

in this sentence?

Her explanation was as clear as mud and left us feeling more confused.

• full

• evident

• unclear

• clear

What does the prefix "anti" mean in the word antiaging?

The commercial claims the antiaging cream will make the wrinkles disappear.

• between

• over

• before

• against

What does the word herd mean?

• learned about

• a group of animals

• a wooden door

• listened to

What is the correct meaning of the word "liable"?

The contract stated that the homeowner is liable for any damages caused by the weather.

• punished

• responsible

• guilty

• protected

choose the word that best completes the sentence

Crabs __________ across rocky shores

• hike

• step

• crawl

• march

Which two words in this poem rhyme?

Jack and Jill

Went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water

• hill, pail

• Jack, Jill

• Jill, hill

• hill, water

What is the meaning of the word "exclusive"

The group of friends decided to form an exclusive book club.

• manageable

• entertaining

• intellectual

• private

Which word is an Antonym for the word initial?

My initial reaction was to laugh, but I quickly realized he didn't think the joke was funny

• original

• unique

• final

• leading

What is the correct meaning of the word rebuild in the sentence below?

We need to rebuild the stairs going to the front door

• to build before

• to build again

• to build later

• to build well