Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 5

Define the word 'endless'.

• Limited in duration.

• Having a clear beginning and end.

• Constantly changing and unpredictable.

• no end; infinite.

Use 'stammer' in a sentence.

• He stammered when he spoke in front of the large audience.

• They laughed at his stammering joke.

• He stammered while reading a book quietly.

• She spoke fluently without any stammer.

What is a synonym for 'awestruck'?

• indifferent

• astonished

• unimpressed

• bored

What is an antonym for 'pointy'?

• jagged

• sharp

• round

• spiky

Use 'miniature' in a sentence.

• I created a miniature of the solar system.

• The artist sculpted a life-sized replica of the famous building.

• The artist created a digital version of the famous building.

• The artist painted a large mural of the famous building.

Define the word 'stern'.

• Gentle and kind

• Playful and carefree

• serious or strict.

• Indifferent and relaxed

What does 'arch' mean?

• A type of ancient writing system.

• A curved structure of the building.

• A decorative element on a building.

• A tool used for measuring angles.

Use 'mutter' in a sentence.

• She decided to shout her opinions loudly.

• She mutters her disappointments quietly.

• He whispered his thoughts to the crowd.

• They expressed their feelings through a song.

What is a synonym for 'squirm'?

• dance

• sit still

• remain calm

• wiggle

What is an antonym for 'scowl'?

• grimace

• glare

• smile

• frown