Vocabulary for Reading Quiz

During the winter, the lake becomes so frigid that people can walk on the ice without it breaking. What does "frigid" mean?

• Very cold

• Warm

• Deep

• Dry

Sarah did not want to go to the party, but her friends kept asking her. Finally, she gave a reluctant yes. What does "reluctant" mean?

• Excited

• Hesitant or unwilling

• Happy

• Confident

The firefighters acted swiftly to put out the fire before it spread to other buildings. What does "swiftly" mean?

• Slowly

• Carefully

• Quickly

• Loudly

David's handwriting was so illegible that even his teacher could not understand what he had written. What does "illegible" mean?

• Hard to read

• Beautiful

• Neat

• Large

Although Emily was scared of heights, she showed great courage by climbing to the top of the mountain. What does "courage" mean?

• Strength

• Fear

• Bravery

• Happiness

The city is building more roads because its population is expanding rapidly. What does "expanding" mean?

• Growing larger

• Staying the same

• Moving away

• Disappearing

Lisa gave a very vague answer when asked where she had been, so her parents became suspicious. What does "vague" mean?

• Clear

• Unclear or not detailed

• Honest

• Short

After not eating for two days, the lost hiker was famished when he was finally rescued. What does "famished" mean?

• Very hungry

• Sick

• Tired

• Thirsty

The test instructions were so ambiguous that students were confused about what to do. What does "ambiguous" mean?

• Unclear or having more than one meaning

• Simple

• Interesting

• Correct

Anna is very meticulous about her artwork; she pays close attention to every small detail. What does "meticulous" mean?

• Careful and precise

• Fast

• Messy

• Creative