WorksheetsWord of the Week Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the definition of bizarre?
strange
helpful
ornery
What is the definition of colossal?
really close
enormous
lost
The athlete had great _____________ to be able to run the entire marathon. Find the best word to fill in the blank.
compassion
admonish
stamina
What is the definition of compassion?
strong and barely controllable emotion
pity and concern for the misfortunes of others
surround or enclose on all sides
What is the definition of excel?
to be or do better than others
cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness
increase in amount or extent
There was utter _______________ after the bell rang on the last day of school.
punctual
persnickety
pandemonium
What is the definition of relinquish?
extremely hungry
feel deep respect or admiration for (something)
to give up; to let go
Which word means "giving a lot of attention to details that are minor or not important"?
revere
conundrum
persnickety
Which word means "a confusing or difficult problem"?
conundrum
abhor
colossal
What is the definition of revere?
to want something
to have great respect for (someone or something)
to ride horse in the night
What does it mean to compromise?
to make a promise
to disagree
to come to an agreement
If you _____________ to much sugar, you may get diabetes. Find the best word to fill in the blank.
consume
clarify
congregate
What is the definition of abhor?
to have great respect (for someone or something)
to dislike someone or something very much
to want to be something you are not
My mom had to ________________ my little brother for eating all of the candy in his Halloween bucket. Find the best word to fill in the blank.
admonish
administer
applaud
Which word means "a mixture of different things"?
scrutinize
sluggish
hodgepodge
Which word means "to cause (something) to happen or begin"?
admonish
instigate
desolate
The deserted house was extra creepy because it was on a _____________ stretch of road in the middle of nowhere. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
bizarre
sluggish
desolate
I was quite _____________ this morning because I only slept 4 hours last night. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
sluggish
ravenous
scrutinize
What word means "to examine carefully in a critical way"?
desolate
sluggish
scrutinize
Which word means "having or showing a lot of energy"?
dynamic
desolate
thwart
"You cannot ___________ my plan to rule the world!" yelled the villain. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
thwart
instigate
allege
Amy's _____________ collection of Star Wars figurines took up several shelves. Choose the best word to fill in the blank.
bizarre
infinitesimal
substantial
After hibernating, the ________________ bears were even more dangerous to be around.
arduous
ravenous
jubilant
What is the definition of punctual?
using the correct punctuation
alone
on time
What is the correct definition of arduous?
extremely difficult
more than one
strong and sturdy
To clarify means ________________.
to clean off
to make clear the meaning
to borrow and not return
To state without proof that someone has done something wrong is to ________________.
arduous
lollygag
allege
To lollygag means
to eat a sucker.
to fool around and waste time.
to choke on food because you didn't chew it enough.
What is the definition of jubilant?
expressing great joy
younger than the others around you
to make clear
Which word means to gather around (someone or something)?
hurdle
congregate
melancholy
A strong fear of something is a _____________.
phobia
photosynthesis
photograph
Another word for sad is ______________.
industrious
watermelon
melancholy
The _______________ teenagers raked the park in no time at all. Choose the best word for the sentence.
melancholy
industrious
boisterous
A natural talent or ability is an ______________.
excel
zany
aptitude
What is the definition for zany?
foolish or crazy
very happy
too loud
The baby mouse was ________________ and almost impossible to see in the nest. Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
zany
infinitesimal
boisterous
The _____________ group of kids made so much noise at the birthday party that the neighbors called the police. Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
infinitesimal
sluggish
boisterous
What is the definition of fabricate?
too make up; invent
to sew
a strong fear (of someone or something)
What is the definition of motive?
to shove out of the way
messy
reason for doing something
Her _____________ appearance made it look like she just got out of bed. Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
jubilant
disheveled
ravenous
