MILKWEED VOCABULARY LIST 3

Which word is an antonym for the word 'commotion'?

• Antonym: Peace.

• Antonym: Chaos.

• Synonym: Painting. Antonym: Sculpture.

During the school play, Priya felt so nervous that she suddenly 'retched' backstage. Which word is a synonym for the word 'retched'?

• Synonym: Heaved.

• Synonym: Chuckled.

• Synonym: Dashed.

• Synonym: Whispered.

What is the definition for the word 'agreeable'?

• Definition: Willing to agree or consent; pleasing or acceptable.

• Definition: Unwilling to agree or consent; unpleasant or unacceptable.

• Definition: Neutral in agreement; neither pleasing nor displeasing.

• Definition: Strongly opposed to agreement; highly unpleasant.

Mason walked into his room and found his bed 'mussed'. What does 'mussed' mean in this context?

• Definition: To make untidy or messy

• Definition: To organize neatly.

• Definition: To clean thoroughly.

• Definition: To decorate beautifully.

The word 'agitate' is a synonym of (a)   ?

• Synonym: Disturb.
• Synonym: Calm.
• Synonym: Overlook.
• Synonym: Advocate.

What is the meaning of the word 'snarl'?

• A type of knot

• A facial expression showing anger

• A type of animal

• A musical instrument

What is the meaning of the word 'trodding'?

• Walking slowly

• Running quickly

• Jumping high

• Standing still

During the school sports day, Hannah faced a 'hurdle' in the 100m race. The word 'hurdle' means:

• a barrier or obstacle

• a type of fruit

• a musical instrument

• a form of transportation

The word 'shouldered' means:

• Carried on the shoulder

• Ignored

• Dropped

• Lifted with hands

The word 'wallow' means:

• to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment

• to fly high in the sky

• to run swiftly

• to sing melodiously