Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 7

What does the word "smolder" mean?

• To burn with a bright flame

• To burn without a flame

• To extinguish a fire

• To start a fire

Which word describes a representation of truths through a story?

• Allegory

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

What does it mean to "refer" to something?

• To ignore it

• To mention for the purpose of additional information

• To criticize it

• To forget it

Which word best describes something that is long and tiresome?

• Exciting

• Tedious

• Quick

• Fun

What does "diverse" mean?

• Similar to one another

• Varied from one another; differing

• Identical

• Uniform

What does it mean to "submerge"?

• To float on the surface

• To go beneath the surface

• To rise above the surface

• To dry out

Which word describes something that is dull and bleak?

• Vibrant

• Dreary

• Colorful

• Bright

What does "plod" mean?

• To run quickly

• To walk heavily

• To skip lightly

• To jump high

Which word means ill-omened or threatening?

• Cheerful

• Ominous

• Friendly

• Safe

What does "exquisite" mean?

• Rough and unrefined

• Without flaw, delicate and lovely

• Ordinary and plain

• Common and usual