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100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know PreTest

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word potential most nearly means

a)

existing in possibility

b)

a proud, stiff, pompous gait

c)

wear off or die down

d)

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

2.

The word repugnant most nearly means

a)

a small or inadequate amount

b)

block off with barriers

c)

one who lives in solitude

d)

offensive to the mind

3.

The word uncanny most nearly means

a)

restore to good health or strength

b)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

c)

obvious to the mind or eye

d)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

4.

The word dismal most nearly means

a)

talking in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

b)

causing dejection

c)

carefully observant or attentive

d)

a torturous or twisted shape or position

5.

The word jargon most nearly means

a)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

b)

carefully observant or attentive

c)

one who lives in solitude

d)

technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

6.

The word counter most nearly means

a)

speak in response

b)

stubbornly unyielding

c)

confused movement

d)

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

7.

The word muster most nearly means

a)

the size of something as given by the distance around it

b)

the place designated as the end, as in a race or journey

c)

a plan for attaining a particular goal

d)

gather or bring together

8.

The word hasten most nearly means

a)

the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place

b)

speed up the process of; facilitate

c)

speak in response

d)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

9.

The word translucent most nearly means

a)

come into being; come into reality

b)

decrease in size, extent, or range

c)

allow light to pass through diffusely

d)

friendly and pleasant

10.

The word barricade most nearly means

a)

face and withstand with courage

b)

easily influenced

c)

give a detailed account of

d)

block off with barriers

11.

The word brackish most nearly means

a)

slightly salty

b)

any foodstuff made from combining different ingredients

c)

a hostile challenge

d)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

12.

The word illuminate most nearly means

a)

forward movement

b)

existing in possibility

c)

close in time; about to occur

d)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

13.

The word jut most nearly means

a)

a feeling of annoyance

b)

softly bright or radiant

c)

extend out or project in space

d)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

14.

The word gusto most nearly means

a)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

b)

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

c)

someone who offers opposition

d)

overcome or allay

15.

The word concoction most nearly means

a)

restore to good health or strength

b)

close in time; about to occur

c)

someone who offers opposition

d)

any foodstuff made from combining different ingredients

16.

The word obscure most nearly means

a)

not clearly understood or expressed

b)

make one's way by pushing and shoving

c)

block off with barriers

d)

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

17.

The word emerge most nearly means

a)

come out into view, as from concealment

b)

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

c)

grave or even gloomy in character

d)

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

18.

The word adversary most nearly means

a)

a plan for attaining a particular goal

b)

cause to start burning

c)

someone who offers opposition

d)

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

19.

The word defiance most nearly means

a)

a hostile challenge

b)

deceive someone about your strengths or intentions

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

20.

The word furtive most nearly means

a)

one who lives in solitude

b)

noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual

c)

secret and sly

d)

speed up the process of; facilitate

21.

The word ignite most nearly means

a)

cause to start burning

b)

give a detailed account of

c)

a small or inadequate amount

d)

secret and sly

22.

The word ominous most nearly means

a)

decrease in size, extent, or range

b)

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

c)

brief and to the point

d)

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

23.

The word engross most nearly means

a)

cause to start burning

b)

a large, indefinite number

c)

consume all of one's attention

d)

speak in response

24.

The word luminous most nearly means

a)

a proud, stiff, pompous gait

b)

speak in response

c)

a hostile challenge

d)

softly bright or radiant

25.

The word misgiving most nearly means

a)

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

b)

face and withstand with courage

c)

having or showing arrogant superiority

d)

a hostile challenge

26.

The word sabotage most nearly means

a)

move in large numbers

b)

destroy property or hinder normal operations

c)

restore to good faith or health

d)

move hesitatingly, as if to give way

27.

The word dispel most nearly means

a)

force to go away

b)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

c)

fill with sublime emotion

d)

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

28.

The word pristine most nearly means

a)

carefully observant or attentive

b)

come into being; come into reality

c)

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

d)

completely free from dirt or contamination

29.

The word momentum most nearly means

a)

close in time; about to occur

b)

softly bright or radiant

c)

an impelling force or strength

d)

completely free from dirt or contamination

30.

The word jostle most nearly means

a)

a small or inadequate amount

b)

make one's way by pushing or shoving

c)

great coolness and composure under strain

d)

force to go away

31.

The word brandish most nearly means

a)

move or swing back and forth

b)

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

c)

give a detailed account of

d)

force to go away

32.

The word narrate most nearly means

a)

give a detailed account of

b)

fill with sublime emotion

c)

force to go away

d)

existing in possibility

33.

The word precipice most nearly means

a)

brief and to the point

b)

a small or inadequate amount

c)

a very steep cliff

d)

someone who offers opposition

34.

The word waft most nearly means

a)

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

b)

carefully observant or attentive

c)

consume all of one's attention or time

d)

be driven or carried along, as by the air

35.

The word knoll most nearly means

a)

a small natural hill

b)

make one's way by pushing or shoving

c)

allow light to pass through diffusely

d)

be driven or carried along, as by the air

36.

The word vigilant most nearly means

a)

give a detailed account of

b)

carefully observant or attentive

c)

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

d)

move or cause to move in a winding, curving course

37.

The word conspicuous most nearly means

a)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

b)

fill with sublime emotion

c)

obvious to the eye or mind

d)

someone who offers opposition

38.

The word commotion most nearly means

a)

a feeling of annoyance

b)

confused movement

c)

obvious to the eye or mind

d)

speed up the process of; facilitate

39.

The word exasperation most nearly means

a)

a feeling of annoyance

b)

existing in possibility

c)

face and withstand with courage

d)

close in time; about to occur

40.

The word egregious most nearly means

a)

move in large numbers

b)

come into being; come into reality

c)

conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

d)

close in time; about to occur

41.

The word outlandish most nearly means

a)

noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual

b)

a very steep cliff

c)

great coolness and composure under strain

d)

speak in response

42.

The word weather most nearly means

a)

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

b)

face and withstand with courage

c)

block off with barriers

d)

speak in response

43.

The word impending most nearly means

a)

capable of being wounded or hurt

b)

face and withstand with courage

c)

obvious to the eye or mind

d)

close in time; about to occur

44.

The word swagger most nearly means

a)

a stiff, proud, pompous gait

b)

the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place

c)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

d)

obvious to the eye or mind

45.

The word unsightly most nearly means

a)

unpleasant to look at

b)

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of dislike

c)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

d)

speed up the process of; facilitate

46.

The word specimen most nearly means

a)

unpleasant to look at

b)

an example regarded as typical of its class

c)

call forth, as in an emotion, feeling, or response

d)

enduring strength and energy

47.

The word tactic most nearly means

a)

fill something that had previously been emptied

b)

friendly and pleasant

c)

gather or bring together

d)

a plan for attaining a particular goal

48.

The word foresight most nearly means

a)

cause to start burning

b)

seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

c)

gather or bring together

d)

speed up the process of; facilitate

49.

The word eavesdrop most nearly means

a)

move about or proceed hurriedly

b)

stubbornly unyielding

c)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

d)

capable of being wounded or hurt

50.

The word malleable most nearly means

a)

noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual

b)

slightly salty

c)

easily influenced

d)

give a detailed account of

51.

The word scurry most nearly means

a)

not clearly understood or expressed

b)

move about or proceed hurriedly

c)

speed up the process of; facilitate

d)

give a detailed account of

52.

The word pertinent most nearly means

a)

great coolness and composure under strain

b)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

c)

having precise or logical relevance to the matter and hand

d)

wear off or die down

53.

The word jabber most nearly means

a)

decrease in size, extent, or range

b)

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

c)

having precise or logical relevance to the matter and hand

d)

wear off or die down

54.

The word terse most nearly means

a)

seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

b)

move in large numbers

c)

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic events

d)

brief and to the point

55.

The word deft most nearly means

a)

skillful in physical movement, especially of the hands

b)

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

cause to start burning

56.

The word multitude most nearly means

a)

enduring strength and energy

b)

having or showing arrogant superiority

c)

a large, indefinite number

d)

destroy property or hinder normal operations

57.

The word bluff most nearly means

a)

deceive someone about your strengths or intentions

b)

having or showing arrogant superiority

c)

a feeling of annoyance

d)

come into being; come into reality

58.

The word scarcity most nearly means

a)

a small or inadequate amount

b)

move in large numbers

c)

block off with barriers

d)

offensive to the mind

59.

The word stamina most nearly means

a)

taking heed

b)

enduring strength and energy

c)

speak in response

d)

offensive to the mind

60.

The word kindle most nearly means

a)

forward movement

b)

enduring strength and energy

c)

come out into view, as from concealment

d)

call forth, as in emotion, feeling, or response

61.

The word falter most nearly means

a)

move hesitatingly, as if to give way

b)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

c)

technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

d)

call forth, as in emotion, feeling, or response

62.

The word vulnerable most nearly means

a)

able to move freely in all directions

b)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

c)

capable of being wounded or hurt

d)

allowing light to pass through diffusely

63.

The word meander most nearly means

a)

someone who offers opposition

b)

softly bright or radiant

c)

move or cause to move in a winding, curving course

d)

allowing light to pass through diffusely

64.

The word aptitude most nearly means

a)

wear off or die down

b)

forward movement

c)

inherent ability

d)

great coolness and composure under strain

65.

The word aplomb most nearly means

a)

enduring strength and energy

b)

fill with sublime emotion

c)

inherent ability

d)

great coolness and composure under strain

66.

The word circumference most nearly means

a)

the size of something as given by the distance around it

b)

affording an abundant supply

c)

brief and to the point

d)

offensive to the mind

67.

The word plenteous most nearly means

a)

move or swing back and forth

b)

affording an abundant supply

c)

move in large numbers

d)

offensive to the mind

68.

The word grueling most nearly means

a)

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

b)

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

69.

The word swarm most nearly means

a)

move in large numbers

b)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

70.

The word materialize most nearly means

a)

come into being; come into reality

b)

be driven or carried along, as by the air

c)

forward movement

d)

causing dejection

71.

The word debris most nearly means

a)

a feeling of strong eagerness

b)

the remains of something that has been destroyed

c)

marked by extreme care in treatment of details

d)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

72.

The word ember most nearly means

a)

stubbornly unyielding

b)

noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual

c)

marked by extreme care in treatment of details

d)

a hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire

73.

The word destination most nearly means

a)

offensive to the mind

b)

great coolness and composure under strain

c)

the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey

d)

a feeling of strong eagerness

74.

The word apprehensive most nearly means

a)

in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

b)

capable of being wounded or hurt

c)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

d)

a proud, stiff, pompous gait

75.

The word headway most nearly means

a)

make free from possible confusion or ambiguity

b)

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

c)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

d)

forward movement

76.

The word zeal most nearly means

a)

a feeling of strong eagerness

b)

confused movement

c)

surpassing the ordinary or normal

d)

forward movement

77.

The word persistent most nearly means

a)

stubbornly unyielding

b)

forward movemjent

c)

unpleasant to look at

d)

seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing

78.

The word versatile most nearly means

a)

offensive to the mind

b)

able to move freely in all directions

c)

come into being; come into reality

d)

enduring strength and energy

79.

The word subside most nearly means

a)

extend out or project in space

b)

having or showing superiority

c)

wear off or die down

d)

obvious to the eye or mind

80.

The word recluse most nearly means

a)

one who lives in solitude

b)

having or showing superiority

c)

wear off or die down

d)

obvious to the eye or mind

81.

The word somber most nearly means

a)

completely free from dirt or contamination

b)

gather or bring together

c)

grave or even gloomy in character

d)

obvious to the eye or mind

82.

The word serenity most nearly means

a)

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

b)

the absence of mental stress or anxiety

c)

grave or even gloomy in character

d)

obvious to the eye or mind

83.

The word restitution most nearly means

a)

face and withstand with courage

b)

carefully observant or attentive

c)

a hot, smoldering fragment of wood left from a fire

d)

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

84.

The word fragrance most nearly means

a)

a small natural hill

b)

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

c)

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic events

d)

move or cause to move in a winding, curving course

85.

The word quell most nearly means

a)

overcome or allay

b)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

c)

decrease in size, extent, or range

d)

an example regarded as typical of its class

86.

The word recuperate most nearly means

a)

great coolness and composure under strain

b)

restore to good health or strength

c)

cause to start burning

d)

friendly and pleasant

87.

The word contortion most nearly means

a)

the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey

b)

someone who offers opposition

c)

a torturous or twisted shape or position

d)

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

88.

The word meticulous most nearly means

a)

the size of something as given by the distance around it

b)

marked by extreme care in treatment of details

c)

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

d)

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

89.

The word dispel most nearly means

a)

having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

b)

force to go away

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

grave or even gloomy in character

90.

The word exhilarate most nearly means

a)

fill with sublime emotion

b)

easily influenced

c)

a feeling of strong eagerness

d)

grave or even gloomy in character

91.

The word replenish most nearly means

a)

fill something that had previously been emptied

b)

easily influenced

c)

affording an abundant supply

d)

move in large numbers

92.

The word attentive most nearly means

a)

someone who offers opposition

b)

easily influenced

c)

move hesitatingly, as if to give way

d)

taking heed

93.

The word waver most nearly means

a)

secret and sly

b)

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

c)

capable of being wounded or hurt

d)

offensive to the mind

94.

The word imperious most nearly means

a)

carefully observant or attentive

b)

an impelling force or strength

c)

having or showing arrogant superiority

d)

offensive to the mind

95.

The word cunning most nearly means

a)

stubbornly unyielding

b)

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

c)

offensive to the mind

d)

come into being; come into reality

96.

The word monotonous most nearly means

a)

make free from confusion or ambiguity

b)

existing in possibility

c)

sounding or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

d)

come into being; come into reality

97.

The word disdain most nearly means

a)

lack of respect, accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

b)

existing in possibility

c)

force to go away

d)

come into being; come into reality

98.

The word adversary most nearly means

a)

overcome or allay

b)

someone who offers opposition

c)

force to go away

d)

capable of being hurt or wounded

99.

The word sociable most nearly means

a)

friendly and pleasant

b)

someone who offers opposition

c)

force to go away

d)

capable of being hurt or wounded

100.

The word habitatation most nearly means

a)

friendly and pleasant

b)

someone who offers opposition

c)

force to go away

d)

the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place