Week 8 Vocabulary Quiz (REG)

The agile cat moved smoothly down the alley. What is the meaning of the word 'agile'?

• Very large and heavy.

• Able to move quickly and easily.

• Difficult to understand.

• Extremely old.

I dawdled instead of cleaning my room. What is the meaning of the word 'dawdle'?

• To waste time or be slow.

• To build something.

• To speak loudly.

• To run quickly.

The tree was distorted after the hurricane. What is the meaning of the word 'distort'?

• To increase the size of something.

• To twist out of shape or misrepresent.

• To repair something broken.

• To make something clearer.

Our organized itinerary was thrown out the window when the hurricane hit Florida. What is the meaning of the word 'itinerary'?

• A type of musical instrument.

• A scientific theory.

• A planned route or journey.

• A traditional dance form.

What is the meaning of the word 'mobilize'?

• To ignore and neglect.

• To destroy or break apart.

• To remain inactive and passive.

• To prepare and organize for action.

Ms. Coleman modifies her appearance every time she dyes her hair. What is the meaning of the word 'modify'?

• To ignore something.

• To change or alter.

• To create from scratch.

• To destroy completely.

The cold room made the class quiver. What is the meaning of the word 'quiver'?

• To speak softly.

• To run quickly.

• To laugh loudly.

• To shake or tremble.

What is the meaning of the word 'recede'?

• To move back or withdraw.

• To increase rapidly.

• To shine brightly.

• To remain unchanged.

I am going to supplant my chair since it is broken. What is the meaning of the word 'supplant'?

• To increase rapidly.

• To support or uphold.

• To decorate or embellish.

• To replace or take the place of.

Charlie traversed through the Netherworld to find his brother. What is the meaning of the word 'traverse'?

• To cook a meal.

• To write a letter.

• To travel across or through.

• To remain stationary.