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Academic Vocab. 1

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

Which definition matches the meaning of array in this sentence.

The cast for the play has an enormous array of talent.

a)

An orderly arrangement

b)

clothing or finery

c)

an impressively large number or group

2.

Which definition matches the meaning of boast in this sentence.

The zoo boasts an array of exotic animals.

a)

To say speak about oneself in a proud or self admiring way.

b)

To have as a desirable feature

3.

The gopher left his burrow to collect food.

a)

mud hole

b)

to dig

c)

a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal

d)

swimming pool

4.

The word erupting in this sentence means:

The Christmas tree is erupting with color.

a)

break away

b)

to explode or break out with force

c)

shining

d)

burning

5.

What does the word spectacle mean in this sentence:

The school experienced the spectacle of thousands of crickets invading the hallways.

a)

joy

b)

nuisance

c)

sadness

d)

an unusual site or public display

6.

What does the word descent mean in this sentence:

In preparing for a landing the airplane began it's descent.

a)

movement downward

b)

movement upward

c)

jerky motion

d)

smooth

7.

What does the word prowl in this sentence:

Predators prowl through the night in search of food.

a)

to jump

b)

to roam around in a sneaky way

c)

to hid

d)

hunt

8.

What does the word vulnerable in this sentence:

Without shelter, the kittens are vulnerable to the dangers of the night.

a)

safe

b)

scared

c)

awaiting

d)

open to attack

9.

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.

a)

to attack

b)

to move in large numbers

c)

to move in small groups

d)

to hide

10.

What does the word driven mean in this sentence:

Driven by instinct, the salmon return to their spawning ground each year.

a)

taught

b)

to move

c)

being very motivated

d)

swimming

11.

What does the word scurried mean in this sentence:

The cockroach scurried toward the refrigerator.

a)

to run quickly scamper or hurry

b)

to move

c)

jumped

d)

walked

12.

What does the word overrun mean in this sentence:

The messy home was overrun with cockroaches.

a)

free from

b)

attacked

c)

to infest or ravage

d)

empty