Worksheets8 ELA: Peak Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Bold, daring, fearless
a)
cairn
b)
duress
c)
remorseful
d)
audacious
2.
forcible restraint; threat
a)
duress
b)
denouement
c)
concurred
d)
cringe
3.
abyss
a)
a large sore or skin rash
b)
a car brand
c)
a Chilean vegetable
d)
a deep, endless hole
4.
demoralizing
a)
causing someone to lose hope
b)
to make someone happy
c)
exciting
d)
a dental procedure
5.
prodigy
a)
an extraordinarily talented young person
b)
a hermit
c)
to produce something
d)
a hairy creature who likes to sing and hug
6.
agitated
a)
nervous or troubled; irritated
b)
sleepy
c)
warm and fuzzy
d)
a type of dance
7.
rappel
a)
ice skating
b)
a type of dog food
c)
lyrics to hip-hop music
d)
to descend a rock face while being suspended by a rope
8.
ascent
a)
a climb
b)
a fall
c)
a smell
d)
French cuisine
9.
The climax of a chain of events, usually when something is decided or made clear.
a)
duress
b)
protrusion
c)
elixir
d)
denouement
10.
A deep crack found in a glacier
a)
yak
b)
acclimatize
c)
crevasse
d)
exceeds
11.
To become used to a new environment
a)
plea
b)
calloused
c)
acclimatize
d)
calloused
12.
A shaggy-haired ox used as a pack animal
a)
yak
b)
monk
c)
exceeds
d)
crevasse
13.
What does cagey mean?
a)
secretive
b)
messy
c)
locked in
d)
rude
14.
In perfect condition; completely clean
a)
ramshackle
b)
pristine
c)
scrutinized
d)
monstrosity
15.
Stating facts without proof
synonyms: supposed, so-called, unproven, accused
synonyms: supposed, so-called, unproven, accused
a)
cringed
b)
begrudgingly
c)
duress
d)
alleged
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