Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

Which word best describes a sudden, fearful movement backward?

• Shambled

• Recoiled

• Lurched

• Skittered

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement could be described as:

• Catatonic

• Manically

• Euphoric

• Ominous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If something is extremely small, it would be considered:

• Haphazard

• Diminutive

• Tarnished

• Quivering

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An unorganized or chaotic approach would be characterized as:

• Mutiny

• Wrath

• Haphazard

• Transgressions

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

A situation of complete chaos and disorder might be called:

• Pandemonium

• Giddy abandon

• Catatonic

• Tourniquet

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

An intense feeling of happiness and excitement is known as:

• Wrath

• Euphoria

• Ominous

• Transgressions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A threatening or foreboding impression would be described as:

• Gawking

• Ominous

• Skittered

• Manically

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Moving in a light, quick manner could be described as:

• Shambled

• Gawking

• Skittered

• Lurched

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An unresponsive or immobile state is termed:

• Catatonic

• Quivering

• Tarnished

• Berating

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

A rebellious action against authority would be:

• Mutiny

• Transgressions

• Wrath

• Giddy abandon

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D