2024 Dictionary Skills Practice Test 1

Kaolin can be used in the treatment of which of the following illnesses?

• Cough

• Fever

• Diarrhea

• Nosebleed

When something is effervescing, it is doing what?

• Increasing in temperature

• Growing larger

• Drying up

• Releasing gas

Who would typically perform a cantata?

• Choirs

• Ballet dancers

• Actors

• Magicians

Gingivitis is the inflammation of which body part?

• Liver

• Gums

• Kidney

• Eye

According to the Roman myth, the month of January is named for Janus, who was associated with which of the following?

• A. Beginnings

• B. Winter

• C. The number one

• D. Calendars

One who dawdles is performing their duties _____?

• Incorrectly

• Efficiently

• Slowly

• Neatly

Sally walked into the classroom with trepidation. She was feeling _____ about the first day of school.

• Excited

• Nervous

• Confused

• Sad

What kind of gem is agate?

• Quartz

• Emerald

• Diamond

• Onyx

Which of the following buildings has the most in common with a hostel?

• Inn

• Hospital

• Office building

• Grocery store

What kind of item is a marimba?

• Medical equipment

• Art supply

• Musical instrument

• Article of clothing