Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

What does the word "ransacked" mean?

• To build something carefully

• To search a place thoroughly, often causing disorder

• To decorate beautifully

• To clean up neatly

Which word describes the area located on the edge of a city or town?

• Center

• Outskirts

• Downtown

• Suburbs

What does the word "precious" mean?

• Worthless

• Common

• Of great value or importance

• Heavy

Who are referred to as "authorities"?

• People with no power

• People who are experts in a field

• People who have the power to make decisions and enforce laws

• People who are always wrong

What does "ruthless" mean?

• Kind and compassionate

• Gentle and caring

• Cruel and without pity

• Friendly and warm

What does the word "ignited" mean?

• To extinguish a fire

• To start a fire or cause something to burn

• To freeze something

• To make something wet

What is a "hybrid"?

• A purebred animal

• A mixture of two different elements or species

• A single type of plant

• A type of metal

What does "synthetic" mean?

• Natural and organic

• Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product

• Found in nature

• Grown in a garden

What is "exhaust" in the context of vehicles?

• The fuel used by the vehicle

• The gas emitted as waste from an engine

• The tires of a vehicle

• The steering wheel

Which of the following is a branch of science that deals with the properties and interactions of matter and energy?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Geology