Worksheets100 Middle-School Words
Total questions: 116
Worksheet time: 39mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which word means the opposite of abundant?
a)
sufficient
b)
scarcity
c)
plenty
d)
bountiful
2.
Which word means the same as meticulous?
a)
precise
b)
careless
c)
negligent
d)
sloppy
3.
Someone giving commands to a group in a crisis is going to be
a)
gentle.
b)
long-winded.
c)
verbose.
d)
terse.
4.
This word describes a great disturbance or a situation with lots of noise.
a)
tranquil
b)
mute
c)
commotion
d)
inaudible
5.
If the building were on fire you would probably want to be doing this word.
a)
hasten
b)
dawdle
c)
procrastinate
d)
hesitate
6.
Which best explains narrate?
a)
To give just one version of events
b)
To tell about a story but leave out many details
c)
to tell a story
d)
to dictate into a microphone
7.
Most people would find serenity in which place?
a)
rush hour in a large city
b)
a library as they sat down with a favorite book
c)
In the hospital waiting room
d)
at a war zone
8.
Which is the best example of versatile?
a)
John did well in reading, writing, and math.
b)
Disposable diapers are better than cotton diapers
c)
Pandas are versatile because they just eat bamboo
d)
Being an expert on just one topic is an example of versatile
9.
Which is an example of zeal?
a)
studying a subject with passion
b)
being lethargic
c)
being an obstructionist
d)
approaching a task with indifference
10.
Which word has no connection to banish?
a)
remove
b)
expel
c)
deport
d)
hold
11.
Something easily seen or attracts your attention is
a)
hidden
b)
obscure
c)
conspicuous
d)
indistinct
12.
When you tell someone that they are worthless or bad you are showing
a)
remorse
b)
empathy
c)
regard
d)
disdain.
13.
Someone who has great grades for 8 weeks and turns many of them to Fs in the last two weeks of the quarter has
a)
endured.
b)
faltered.
c)
persisted.
d)
rallied.
14.
When you tell someone that they are worthless or bad you are showing
a)
remorse
b)
empathy
c)
regard
d)
disdain.
15.
Your best friend saying what your are thinking is
a)
them reading your mind
b)
impossible
c)
an example of mind control
d)
uncanny
16.
Which school would be pristine?
a)
A 100 + year old school that has become a historical landmark
b)
Any school less than 20 years old
c)
A school they are still building
d)
A school they have just openned
17.
Which substance is malleable?
a)
a diamond
b)
clay
c)
steel
d)
sand
18.
If a small person scares off a larger person by making loud sounds and doing fake karate moves they are doing
a)
an imitation.
b)
a bluff.
c)
being real
d)
committing an act of sincerity.
19.
What would police use to stop traffic on a road?
a)
explosives
b)
a moat
c)
a barricade
d)
a barrage
20.
In which setting is it probably a bad idea to come up with a concoction?
a)
In a chemistry class
b)
in a kitchen
c)
when making a meal
d)
in a safe place
21.
To cause to disappear; drive away; disperse
a)
dispel
b)
eavesdrop
c)
egregious
d)
engross
22.
She used a flashlight to _____ the darkness of the basement.
a)
dispel
b)
destination
c)
disdain
d)
emerge
23.
To occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.
a)
emerge
b)
engross
c)
exasperation
d)
exhilarate
24.
Ben was so ______ in his video game that he didn't hear the phone ringing.
a)
engrossed
b)
diminished
c)
dismaled
d)
egregioused
25.
Causing gloom or depression; dreary.
a)
destination
b)
diminish
c)
disdain
d)
dismal
26.
It was such a wet, _____ day, that she didn't want to leave the house.
a)
eavesdrop
b)
dismal
c)
ember
d)
engross
27.
To become visible or known.
a)
emerge
b)
engross
c)
exasperation
d)
exhilarate
28.
The two children didn't see the dog until it _______ from it's doghouse.
a)
emerged
b)
egregious
c)
destination
d)
disdained
29.
A feeling that someone or something is bad, worthless, or low; scorn or contempt.
a)
disdain
b)
destination
c)
diminish
d)
dismal
30.
The jury looked at the defendant with _____ when they heard about the horrible crimes he was accused of committing.
a)
disdain
b)
dispel
c)
egregious
d)
emerge
31.
A glowing piece of burning wood or coal.
a)
dispel
b)
eavesdrop
c)
egregious
d)
ember
32.
The best time to tell scary stories around a campfire when the fire has died so that the only light comes from the _______.
a)
embers
b)
engross
c)
diminish
d)
dispel
33.
To make or become smaller or less; reduce or decrease.
a)
destination
b)
diminish
c)
disdain
d)
dismal
34.
The student practiced their speech multiple times until the need for their notecards ________.
a)
diminished
b)
eavesdropped
c)
emberred
d)
engrossed
35.
Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous.
a)
dispel
b)
eavesdrop
c)
egregious
d)
ember
36.
The decision to sabotage the other cheerleader by teaching her the wrong routine for tryouts was an ______ choice to eliminate the competition.
a)
destination
b)
egregious
c)
emerge
d)
engross
37.
The place to which a person is going or is sent.
a)
destination
b)
diminish
c)
disdain
d)
dismal
38.
They were on the plane for 12 hours before they finally reached their _______.
a)
destination
b)
diminish
c)
disdain
d)
dismal
39.
To listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
a)
dispel
b)
eavesdrop
c)
egregious
d)
ember
40.
At the restaurant, people sitting around the celebrities tried to _____ on their conversation.
a)
dispel
b)
eavesdrop
c)
egregious
d)
ember
41.
A state of anger, impatience, or great irritation
a)
exasperation
b)
exhilarate
c)
emerge
d)
engross
42.
The teacher threw her hands up in ______ when the student who wasn't attentive asked a question that she had just answered.
a)
exasperation
b)
exhilarate
c)
engross
d)
emerge
43.
To cause someone to feel very happy; elate.
a)
exasperation
b)
exhilarate
c)
engross
d)
emerge
44.
Even though he was exhausted, Dennis felt ______ after he completed his first marathon.
a)
exasperated
b)
exhilarated
c)
engross
d)
emerge
45.
To proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner.
a)
fragrance
b)
furtive
c)
falter
d)
foresight
46.
We could tell the teacher lost her place in the book as her words began to _____ before she continued.
a)
fragrance
b)
furtive
c)
falter
d)
foresight
47.
The ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
48.
After listening to Mrs. Silvay's announcement that students would be outside unless it was raining, the student had the _____ to wear a jacket on cooler mornings.
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
49.
A sweat or pleasant odor; a scent
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
50.
The _____ of the new perfume was overwhelming in the small classroom.
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
51.
Done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky.
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
52.
He kept sneaking ____ glances at the teacher, hoping she wouldn't notice that he was sitting in the wrong seat.
a)
falter
b)
foresight
c)
fragrance
d)
furtive
53.
Physically or mentally exhausting.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
54.
Despite the strict training regime that he had undergone for months, the obstacle course was still ______ and he barely finished.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
55.
Great enjoyment; zest.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
56.
Bethany loved to perform, so she sang her favorite song with ______ during the talent show.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
57.
A place in which to live; a residence.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
58.
Ken spent his weekend cleaning up his ______ to make sure it was suitable for visitors.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
59.
To move or act swiftly; hurry.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
60.
If they were going to make it to the movie on time, they would need to ________.
a)
grueling
b)
gusto
c)
habitation
d)
hasten
61.
adversary
a)
opposition
b)
wrong
c)
coolness
d)
fear
62.
aplomb
a)
opposition
b)
fear
c)
coolness
d)
send away
63.
apprehensive
a)
coolness
b)
opposition
c)
send away
d)
in fear of
64.
aptitude
a)
send away
b)
inherit ability
c)
taking heed
d)
easily influenced
65.
attentive
a)
in fear of
b)
inherent ability
c)
taking heed
d)
great coolness
66.
banish
a)
send away as if a punishment
b)
taking heed
c)
great coolness
d)
uneasiness
67.
barricade
a)
block off with barriers
b)
slightly salty
c)
move or swing back and forth
d)
inherit ability
68.
bluff
a)
move or swing back and forth
b)
slightly salty
c)
taking heed
d)
frighten someone by prending
69.
brackish
a)
block off barriers
b)
slightly salty
c)
move or swing back and forth
d)
taking heed
70.
brandish
a)
move or swing back and forth
b)
block off with barriers
c)
someone who offers opposition
71.
circumference
a)
size around something
b)
confused
c)
obvious
d)
coolness
72.
concoction
a)
size
b)
confused
c)
obvious
d)
a combination of food
73.
conspicuous
a)
obvious to the eye or mind
b)
combing food
c)
send away
d)
a plan
74.
contortion
a)
twisted shape
b)
shrewdness
c)
garbage
d)
fighten
75.
counter
a)
remains
b)
twisted shape
c)
shrewdness
d)
speak in response
76.
cunning
a)
shrewdness
b)
mean
c)
happy
d)
unbelievable
77.
defiance
a)
friendly
b)
a hostile challenge
c)
energetic
d)
funny
78.
destination
a)
decrease
b)
a particular place
c)
skillful
d)
a hostile challenge
79.
disdain
a)
deft
b)
diminish
c)
respectful
d)
lack of respect
80.
eavesdrop
a)
coolness
b)
lack of respect
c)
force to go away
d)
listen without knowledge
81.
engross
a)
conspicuous
b)
fragment of wood
c)
consume one's attention
d)
opposition
82.
foresight
a)
knowing in advance
b)
move hesitantly
c)
fill with emotion
d)
annoyed
83.
exhilarate
a)
falter
b)
engross
c)
exasperation
d)
fill with emotion
84.
grueling
a)
sly
b)
distinct odor
c)
secret
d)
exhaustion
85.
gusto
a)
secret and sly
b)
enthusiastic enjoyment
c)
wind
d)
distinctive odor
86.
hasten
a)
cause to burn
b)
speed up, facilitate
c)
forward movement
d)
living in a place
87.
jargon
a)
radiant
b)
a small hill
c)
push or shove
d)
technical terminology
88.
illuminate
a)
make free of confusion
b)
close in time
c)
talk in a noisy manner
d)
extend out
89.
jabber
a)
make free
b)
close in time
c)
talk in a noisy excited way
d)
coolness
90.
materialize
a)
softly bright
b)
easily influenced
c)
come into being, become reality
d)
a small hill
91.
recuperate
a)
restore to good health
b)
fill up
c)
offensive to the mind
d)
a sum of money paid
92.
meticulous
a)
uneasiness
b)
extreme care in treatment
c)
a force
d)
a large number
93.
potential
a)
one who lives in solitude
b)
possibility
c)
abundant supply
d)
a very steep cliff
94.
serenity
a)
destroy property
b)
a small amount
c)
to move about
d)
no stress, peaceful
95.
stamina
a)
friendly and pleasant
b)
enduring strength and energy
c)
gloomy
d)
an example
96.
swagger
a)
enduring strength
b)
gloomy
c)
an example
d)
proud stiff pompous gait
97.
tactic
a)
move in large numbers
b)
wear off
c)
a plan for attaining a goal
d)
an example
98.
translucent
a)
allowing light to pass through
b)
enduring strength
c)
gloomy
d)
an example
99.
uncanny
a)
energetic
b)
not normal, weird
c)
gloomy
d)
an example
100.
versatile
a)
angry
b)
unpleasant
c)
able to move in all directions
d)
brief
101.
vigilant
a)
evil
b)
able to move
c)
dull
d)
attentive, observant
102.
vulnerable
a)
rude
b)
worried or hurt easily
c)
observant
d)
mean
103.
waver
a)
pause or hold back
b)
able to move
c)
observant
d)
angry
104.
weather
a)
angry
b)
pause
c)
face and withstand courage
d)
attentive
105.
zeal
a)
weak
b)
strong eagerness
c)
angry
d)
pause or hold back
106.
Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients.
a)
Emerge
b)
Falter
c)
Hasten
d)
Concoction
107.
Obvious to the eye or mind.
a)
Conspicuious
b)
Debris
c)
Ember
d)
Gusto
108.
The remains of something that has been destroyed.
a)
Impending
b)
Debris
c)
Hasten
d)
Deft
109.
Skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands.
a)
Concoction
b)
Impending
c)
Deft
d)
Ember
110.
A hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire.
a)
Ember
b)
Furitive
c)
Havoc
d)
Debris
111.
Come out into view, as from concealment.
a)
Deft
b)
Emerge
c)
Falter
d)
Hasten
112.
Move hesitatingly, as if about to give way.
a)
Gusto
b)
Conspicuious
c)
Furtive
d)
Falter
113.
Secret and sly or sordid.
a)
Furtive
b)
Impending
c)
Deft
d)
Falter
114.
Widespread destruction.
a)
Deft
b)
Ember
c)
Falter
d)
Havoc
115.
Speed up the progress of; facilitate.
a)
Emerge
b)
Impending
c)
Hasten
d)
Falter
116.
Close in time; about to occur.
a)
Furtive
b)
Impending
c)
Emerge
d)
Debris
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