Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 7

1. Which of the following best defines "fugitive"? a) A person who runs away to escape danger or the law b) Someone who works for the government c) A leader of a large group d) A person who refuses to leave their home

• a) A person who runs away to escape danger or the law

• A person who is always on the move for travel purposes

• Someone who is a criminal mastermind

• A person who is in hiding for personal reasons

2. If someone’s hands are "grimy", they are: a) Smooth and soft b) Covered in dirt or grease c) Strong and rough d) Very cold and wet

• b) Covered in dirt or grease

• c) Delicate and fragile

• d) Warm and dry

• a) Clean and polished

3. What does it mean to "entreat" someone? a) To beg or plead urgently b) To criticize or scold c) To ignore completely d) To reward or praise

• To advise or counsel

• To entertain or amuse

• To negotiate a deal

• a) To beg or plead urgently

4. A person who is "fickle" is: a) Loyal and consistent b) Intelligent and wise c) Unpredictable and changes opinions easily d) Brave and courageous

• Creative and imaginative

• Reserved and introverted

• c) Unpredictable and changes opinions easily

• Consistent and reliable

5. If someone is "fallible", they are: a) Unable to make mistakes b) Likely to make errors c) Extremely intelligent d) Very confident and bold

• c) Prone to success

• a) Always correct

• b) Likely to make errors

• d) Highly cautious

6. Which sentence best describes someone who is "docile"? a) They are eager to follow instructions and are easy to control b) They are aggressive and refuse to listen to others c) They are quick to argue and fight d) They are very independent and self-reliant

• a) They are eager to follow instructions and are easy to control

• They prefer to lead rather than follow

• They are highly opinionated and vocal about their beliefs

• They are often uncooperative and stubborn

7. What does it mean if someone is described as "meticulous"? a) Careless and sloppy b) Very careful and precise c) Quick and hasty d) Lazy and unmotivated

• g) Impulsive and reckless

• e) Disorganized and chaotic

• b) Very careful and precise

• f) Indifferent and apathetic

8. If a person is "gregarious", they are: a) Shy and reserved b) Friendly and sociable c) Angry and hostile d) Quiet and introverted

• a) Shy and reserved

• c) Angry and hostile

• b) Friendly and sociable

• d) Quiet and introverted

9. What does it mean to "deter" someone? a) To encourage them b) To prevent or discourage them c) To confuse them d) To help them

• To ignore them

• b) To prevent or discourage them

• To motivate them

• To entertain them

10. A "benevolent" person is: a) Kind and generous b) Mean and selfish c) Indifferent and uncaring d) Strict and harsh

• a) Kind and generous

• Friendly yet aloof

• Generous but rude

• Caring and supportive