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Wordly Wise Lessons 13-16 Review Quiz

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Synonym for oblivious

a)

reckless

b)

unaware

c)

drawn

2.

Synonym for deplete

a)

renew

b)

convert

c)

consume

3.

Synonym for gait

a)

manner

b)

commit

c)

walk

d)

speech

4.

Synonym for outmoded

a)

fast

b)

out-of-date

c)

sluggish

d)

extravagant

5.

Synonym for transport

a)

raise

b)

move

c)

construct

d)

carve

6.

Antonym for fatigue

a)

boredom

b)

reluctance

c)

energy

d)

pleasure

7.

Antonym for prominent

a)

frugal

b)

unknown

c)

grudge

d)

wealthy

8.

Antonym for rigorous

a)

easy

b)

brief

c)

mental

d)

fancy

9.

Antonym for glare

a)

nod

b)

peek

c)

frown

d)

grin

10.

Antonym for adapt

a)

fail

b)

preserve

c)

translate

d)

sensation

11.

Antonym for sear

a)

dry

b)

still

c)

soak

d)

batter

12.

Antonym for quench

a)

extinguish

b)

decrease

c)

conquer

d)

revive

13.

Which of the following is the definition for the word efficient?

a)

to change to fit new conditions

b)

to shine with a strong harsh light

c)

producing results without waste

d)

not aware of

14.

Which of the following is the definition for the word habitat?

a)

the place or type of place where a plant or animal is normally found

b)

a state of forgetting or being forgotten

c)

to put out; to extinguish

d)

a feeling of tiredness from work or exercise

15.

Which of the following is the definition for the word wend?

a)

to carry or move from one place to another

b)

a condition that makes life difficult

c)

no longer needed or fashionable

d)

to travel; to go on one's way

16.
Showing care of wisdom in what one says or does
a)
consent
b)
discreet
c)
esteem
d)
sear
17.
To describe something as larger or greater than it really is
a)
discreet
b)
extensive
c)
exaggerate
d)
engross
18.
1. Wanting to do good
2. Kind

a)
benevolent
b)
discreet
c)
esteem
d)
engross
19.
1. To agree
2. To allow to happen
3. Permission; approval

a)
engross
b)
marvel
c)
consent
d)
tyrant
20.
1. To think highly of; To respect
2. Respect; high regard

a)
esteem
b)
mission
c)
intrigue
d)
marvel
21.
To plot in a secret way; to scheme
A secret plot or scheme

a)
tyrant
b)
intrigue
c)
engross
d)
consent
22.
A ruler with complete power.To rule in cruel or unfair ways
a)
tyrant
b)
marvel
c)
esteem
d)
engross
23.
A ruler with complete power.To rule in cruel or unfair ways
a)
tyrant
b)
marvel
c)
esteem
d)
engross
24.
To take up someone's complete attention.
a)
intrigue
b)
discreet
c)
engross
d)
opportunity
25.
Covering a large area
a)
benevolent
b)
extensive
c)
exaggerate
d)
mission
26.
A wonderful or amazing thing
a)
opportunity
b)
intrigue
c)
mission
d)
marvel
27.
A special or important task or assignment.
a)
mission
b)
tyrant
c)
relinquish
d)
fantastic
28.
A chance to get ahead.
a)
opportunity
b)
mission
c)
relinquish
d)
intrigue
29.
To let go; to give up.
a)
fantastic
b)
benevolent
c)
relinquish
d)
mission
30.
To defeat completely; to overcome.
a)
vanquish
b)
esteem
c)
intrigue
d)
fantastic
31.

Inside the cave, they were struck with awe.

a)

terror

b)

anxiety

c)

joy

d)

wonder

32.

People's memories often deceive them.

a)

assist

b)

trick

c)

believe

d)

rescue

33.

We reinforced the posts holding up the dock.

a)

replaced

b)

attached

c)

strengthened

d)

rotated

34.

The sound of rain on the roof lulls me.

a)

soothes

b)

disturbs

c)

interests

d)

distracts

35.

The two runners collided.

a)

crashed

b)

competed

c)

blundered

d)

tied

36.

The steps down the cliff are treacherous.

a)

lofty

b)

secure

c)

dangerous

d)

crumbling

37.

Find the ANTONYM for the underlined word. We reacted strongly to her stern words.

a)

somber

b)

kind

c)

idle

d)

terse

38.

Find the ANTONYM for the underlined word. We'll just have to improvise our dance.

a)

rehearse

b)

produce

c)

introduce

d)

revise

39.

Fin an antonym for the underlined word. Christina had a placid smile on her face.

a)

affectionate

b)

lofty

c)

nervous

d)

extraordinary

40.

Losing one's job can be a catastrophe. Antonym

a)

disaster

b)

benefit

c)

defeat

d)

education

41.

A treacherous soldier gave away their plan. Antonym

a)

stingy

b)

foolish

c)

sinister

d)

loyal

42.

A typical consequence for breaking a rule is (finish the sentence)

a)

payment.

b)

a better grade.

c)

punishment.

d)

fame and glory.

43.

What is a loom used for?

a)

to sweep floors

b)

to weave fabric

c)

to tie up a boat

d)

to mislead someone

44.

An awesome sight is likely to

a)

make you run away.

b)

cause you to laugh.

c)

fill you with wonder and amazement.

d)

make you scornful.

45.

The lion's lazy movements are deceptive. They

a)

mislead us into thinking it is too sluggish to move.

b)

tell us that the lion is about to nap.

c)

show how lions usually move.

d)

have meaning for other lions.

46.

Campers can use garbage bags to improvise rain capes. To improvise is to

a)

invent a new product.

b)

put something into storage.

c)

to pack something into something else.

d)

come up with a makeshift solution that will meet your needs.

47.

Speeding drivers are responsible for many traffic fatalities. Fatalities are

a)

crashes.

b)

injuries.

c)

traffic fines.

d)

deaths.

48.

The captain expected reinforcements to arrive by ship. Reinforcements are

a)

supplies needed to feed an army.

b)

weapons used by an army.

c)

extra people sent to provide help.

d)

the soldiers of an enemy army.

49.

A situation that is a priority is

a)

one that is difficult to deal with.

b)

at the top of a list of things to take care of.

c)

something that occurred before anything else did.

d)

one that must be kept secret.

50.

The error was of no consequence. This means that

a)

the error was not an error after all.

b)

no one admitted to making the error.

c)

no one important had made the error.

d)

the error was unimportant.

51.

Since the due date loomed, I finally started my report. Loomed means

a)

passed.

b)

came frighteningly nearer.

c)

was postponed.

d)

was set at last.

52.

A predicament is:

a)

the rear part of a boat

b)

a difficult or trying situation

c)

a machine or device used for weaving cloth

d)

calm and peaceful

53.

Chemical analysis of the rock showed that it contained uranium. Analysis means:

a)

someone who studies stones.

b)

a display of precious stones.

c)

a process for cutting up stones into useful parts.

d)

a careful study of the whole and its parts.

54.

The community was filled with apprehension as the hurricane approached. Apprehension means:

a)

very unusual; remarkable

b)

to be in the same place or occur at the same time

c)

worried or uneasy about what might happen

d)

any thin, circular object

55.

My skills coincide with the job description. Coincide means:

a)

to make by combining

b)

any thin, circular object

c)

rate of movement; speed

d)

to be exactly the same; to agree

56.

The checkers pieces were plastic disks. Disks mean:

a)

any thin, circular object

b)

to quiet or calm

c)

a very small amount

d)

of or having to do with the sun

57.

The chorus members sang a few scales to warm up their voices. Scales means:

a)

a series of musical notes that go higher and higher or lower and lower

b)

clean fish.

c)

check the temperature of water.

d)

record growth.

58.

The traces of lead found in water will not jeopardize the health of those who drink it. Traces means:

a)

rate of movement; speed

b)

very unusual; remarkable

c)

any of the hard, thin plates that cover fish and certain reptiles

d)

a very small amount

59.

Did the lost world of Atlantis really exist? Exist means...

a)

to join together by or as if by melting

b)

a series of steps, degrees, or stages

c)

to be real

d)

of or having to do with the sun

60.

Concrete is composed of cement, sand and water. Composed means:

a)

to make by combining

b)

worried or uneasy about what might happen

c)

any thin, circular object

d)

to be real

61.

Heat from the fire had fused the metal parts into a solid piece. Fused means:

a)

a very small amount

b)

to be real

c)

to join together by (or as if by) melting

d)

rate of movement; seed

62.

A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes directly in front of the sun. Solar means:

a)

energy from hot water.

b)

of or having to do with the sun

c)

a very small amount

d)

very unusual; remarkable

63.

It is a mere half mile into town. Mere means:

a)

to be real

b)

of or having to do with the sun

c)

rate of movement; speed

d)

nothing more than; only

64.

When the hockey team won the Olympic gold medal; it was an extraordinary achievement. Extraordinary means:

a)

to be real

b)

of or having to do with the sun

c)

very unusual; remarkable

d)

to be in the same place or occur at the same time

65.

The velocity of the pitcher's fastball can exceed 90 miles per hour. Velocity means:

a)

rate of movement; speed

b)

of or having to do with the sun

c)

a very small amount

d)

very unusual; remarkable

66.

The rim of a wheel revolves around its hub. Revolves means:

a)

to break down into separate parts in order to study

b)

to go around something in a circle; to turn around in a circle

c)

to make by combining

d)

to hide or cover on all sides

67.

Darkness enveloped the town when the electric power station shut down. Enveloped means:

a)

to hide or cover on all sides

b)

to break down into separate arts in order to study

c)

worried or uneasy about what might happen

d)

to make by combining

68.

Is it just a coincidence that the roommates have the same last name? Coincidence means:

a)

occurrences that seem to be related but are connected only by chance

b)

to break down into separate parts in order to study

c)

any thin, circular object

d)

to hide or cover on all sides

69.

Compose yourself before you get up to speak. Compose means:

a)

to be in the same place or occur at the same time

b)

of or having to do with the sun

c)

a very small amount

d)

to quiet or calm

70.

Many scientists believe that life must exist elsewhere in the universe. Exist means:

a)

rate of movement; speed

b)

to be found; to occur

c)

to make by combining

d)

to hide or cover on all sides

71.

The doctor told the patient to get on the scale so she could check his weight. Scale means:

a)

a very small amount

b)

an instrument for measuring weight

c)

of or having to do with the sun

d)

rate of speed; movement

72.

The book claims that many ships entering the Bermuda Triangle have disappeared without a trace. Trace means:

a)

to join together by (or as if by) melting

b)

to be real

c)

a mark or sign left behind by someone or something

d)

worried or uneasy about what might happen

73.

This map has a scale of one inch to a mile. Scale means:

a)

of or having to do with the sun

b)

a very small amount

c)

rate of movement; speed

d)

the way size on a map or model compares to the size of the thing it stands for

74.

We traced our lost dog as far as Fifth Street before we caught up to him. Traced means:

a)

to follow the trail or tracks of; to locate

b)

rate of movement; speed

c)

to be real

d)

nothing more than; only

75.

The raccoons had to scale a high wall to enter the garden. Scale means:

a)

to join together by (or as if by) melting

b)

to go around something in a circle; to turn around in a circle

c)

to climb or climb over

d)

a very small amount

76.

I carefully traced the map for my report. Traced means:

a)

to stay alive

b)

to copy by following the lines of a drawing through thin paper

c)

to break down into separate parts in order to study

d)

to be in the same place or occur at the same time

77.

The singer and songwriter composes music that draws from many cultures. Composes means:

a)

to be in the same place or occur at the same time

b)

to create or write, as a poem or song

c)

nothing more than; only

d)

very unusual; remarkable