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WorksheetsAcademic Vocab. 1
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which definition matches the meaning of array in this sentence.
The cast for the play has an enormous array of talent.
An orderly arrangement
clothing or finery
an impressively large number or group
Which definition matches the meaning of boast in this sentence.
The zoo boasts an array of exotic animals.
To say speak about oneself in a proud or self admiring way.
To have as a desirable feature
The gopher left his burrow to collect food.
mud hole
to dig
a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal
swimming pool
The word erupting in this sentence means:
The Christmas tree is erupting with color.
break away
to explode or break out with force
shining
burning
What does the word spectacle mean in this sentence:
The school experienced the spectacle of thousands of crickets invading the hallways.
joy
nuisance
sadness
an unusual site or public display
What does the word descent mean in this sentence:
In preparing for a landing the airplane began it's descent.
movement downward
movement upward
jerky motion
smooth
What does the word prowl in this sentence:
Predators prowl through the night in search of food.
to jump
to roam around in a sneaky way
to hid
hunt
What does the word vulnerable in this sentence:
Without shelter, the kittens are vulnerable to the dangers of the night.
safe
scared
awaiting
open to attack
What does the word swarming mean in this sentence:
The bees let nothing stand in their way, swarming in yellow and black waves into the boat.
to attack
to move in large numbers
to move in small groups
to hide
What does the word driven mean in this sentence:
Driven by instinct, the salmon return to their spawning ground each year.
taught
to move
being very motivated
swimming
What does the word scurried mean in this sentence:
The cockroach scurried toward the refrigerator.
to run quickly scamper or hurry
to move
jumped
walked
What does the word overrun mean in this sentence:
The messy home was overrun with cockroaches.
free from
attacked
to infest or ravage
empty
