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A Wrinkle In Time Vocabulary 1-5

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the best definition for the word "dilapidated".

a)

drink from a fountain

b)

(of a building or object)in a state of

disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

c)

run around the track faster than my classmates

2.

Which definition best fits the word in the sentence below:

They became radioactive after the transformer exploded.

a)

emiting radiation or particles

b)

a rock band

c)

turn on the radio to your favorite station

3.

Which is the best definition for the word "decipher"?

a)

take one liquid and pour it into another

b)

an animal that digs in the ground

c)

convert into normal language

4.

Which is the best definition for the underlined word in this sentence:

"With a good deal of difficulty I can usually decipher it, but I doubt very much if her teachers can, or are willing to take the time. I'm planning on giving her a typewriter for Christmas.

a)

unscramble

b)

the state of changing from one thing to another

5.

Which 2 words means:

a postponement, esp of a decision, judgment, etc

a)

anonymous

b)

suspension

c)

delay

d)

synonym

6.

Which word means: unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile) recognize, understand

a)

suspension

b)

obstacle

c)

encounter

7.

Which word means one of two or more possibilities.

a)

alternative

b)

alteration

c)

altitude

8.

Which is the definition of "hysterical"?

a)

uncontrolled or extreme emotion

b)

uncontrolled water run off

c)

uncontrolled volume on the tv

9.

Which word best fits the sentence:

If you keep trying your best, chances are you will...

a)

pretend

b)

prevail

c)

pre-owned

10.

Which is the best definition for "apprehension"?

a)

a continuation of a thought or project

b)

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

c)

ravenous appetite

11.

Which word means capable of making mistakes?

a)

hideous

b)

fallible

c)

delay

12.

Which word means filled with intense anger?

a)

fallible

b)

suspension

c)

seethe